

I couldn’t let him go until my brainwaves returned to normal, and he was the same annoyingly smart and talented opponent I’d played against occasionally for years. Yes, Gabe was a good-looking guy, but I shouldn’t be fixating on his long eyelashes and the way the kitchen light framed him in a halo of sorts. I should have said good-bye then and escorted him to the door, but I had a strong desire to keep him talking and maybe dispel the weird admiring thoughts going through my brain. I’ve had enough tonight,” Gabe replied with a laugh. Do you want some water or something?” I asked, awkwardly pointing at the fridge. And again, the first thing that crossed my mind was, “Wow, he’s really fucking hot.” I gave him a thorough once-over as he walked into the kitchen.

I could never have dreamed up a scenario featuring Gabe Chadwick in my house after this morning.

Maybe I just needed a good night’s sleep. However, when an unwitting friendship and mutual attraction collide, both will have to decide if this is the real thing or if they’re about to lose it all in the deep. But he can’t deny there’s something special about the uptight team captain. And he certainly isn’t going to announce his sexuality. His transfer between Southern California universities has nothing to do with scholastics. The only possible kink in his plan is the new guy on the team… also known as his nemesis. He’s going soak up every minute on campus with his friends and teammates before he moves on. The real world with a serious job and big expectations can wait for a few months. But he’s determined to enjoy his last year of college. He’s a type A control personality with a penchant for order and a love of water polo.
