Hat Trick (Fake Boyfriend Book 5)

We’re all moving on, all finding our own lives, but we know that no matter what, if any of us needed something, we’d all be there in a heartbeat.

We’re all moving on, all finding our own lives, but we know that no matter what, if any of us needed something, we’d all be there in a heartbeat.

Jet’s eyes find mine, and his smile softens to something that’s just for me. “Love you,” he mouths.

“I don’t want you to leave,” I whisper.

He leans in. “What?”

I shouldn’t repeat it, but I can’t help myself. “I don’t want you to leave.”

“I don’t want to go. But—”

“You have to. I know.”

“No …” Jet waves me closer and puts his arm around my waist. Mine goes over his shoulders. “As my boyfriend.”

Mouths drop open.

My stomach does a flip at the boyfriend label.

“I’ve always dreamed of someone who’s mine waiting for me offstage. He’d give me a kiss as soon as I’d finish my set even if I’m sweaty and gross. He’d be there for me. Not for the fame. Not for the public exposure of being with Jay from Radioactive … He’d be there just for me.”

The words tumble out of my mouth without proper thought. “I want to be that guy.”

Jet’s response is expected. “You can’t be. Hockey.”

“You have a crush. On me.” The arrogance all hockey players possess shines through.

“You’re too old for anyone to have a crush on.”

“Just because my joints think I’m an old man doesn’t mean I’m not irresistible. I can still pull a guy in his early twenties. That makes me super-hot.”

“When I’m near you, I don’t even know what I saw in Bryce.”

“What are we supposed to do with that?”

“I’m guessing sex is not the right thing to say here.”

Jet bursts into laughter. “You wish.”

“I really do.” I step closer again, dipping my head so we’re mere centimeters away.

Caleb Sorensen caring about me is the last thing I need right now because the stupid kid with love hearts in his eyes is fighting to make an appearance again.

Caleb Sorensen caring about me is the last thing I need right now because the stupid kid with love hearts in his eyes is fighting to make an appearance again.