"How would you know?"
Rosie laughs. "You wouldn't be so moody if you were, well, you know? Dated?"
Dodge rolls his eyes. "Back to business, Gemma, when I drop you off with the team, please don't go anywhere alone, okay?"
"I promised Dario that a million times." I rub my temples. "I'm going to take a nap." I move off the sofa and catch Rosie's eye.
"Dario left something for you on the bed." She wiggles her eyebrows.
More curious than embarrassed, I go into his bedroom. I grin when I see one of his jerseys spread out on the bed. Reaching for it, I head into the bathroom and quickly change. I'm sure it's for tonight's game, but I can take a nap in it, too.
My fingers hesitate on the phone. I want to send him a message and tell him what I'm wearing. I'm not used to teasing him. We've been in each other's space since yesterday morning, so I guess a little text would be okay. Before I can change my mind, I make myself comfortable in his bed and inhale. It smells like him. I snap a selfie and hit send. My heart pounds at what I've done. Even my cheekbones heat. My phone beeps.
Dario: Are you in my bed? Wearing my jersey?
Me: Yes! I'm surrounded by your scent.
Dario: Are you naked underneath?
I pant. My blush deepens. I'm not going to chicken out now.
Me: I don't sleep in my underwear!
Dario: Damn (flame emoji)
Me: I wish you were here with me. I sleep well in your arms.
Dario: ...
Dario: ...
Dario: Sweetheart, the love pole is so ready that it’s embarrassing.
Me: OMG! Did you just call your (eggplant emoji) a love pole?
I chuckle and sink deeper into the bed.
Dario: Baby, my hot rod is a love pole. If you're a good girl, I'll show you how to use it.
I burst out laughing. He is being ridiculous.
Me: Are we having phone sex?
Dario: If we were having phone sex, you wouldn't have to ask!
Me: I've never had phone sex. I sent you a picture. I think you should send me one.
I look at the bubbles and then a picture pops up. I drop the phone and throw the covers around trying to find it.
Me: Please tell me you are not talking to me about your love pole in the middle of a team meeting?!
The picture is of him in the meeting room with other teammates in the background, including a scowling Coach.
Dario: Okay, I won't tell you. (crying laughing emoji)
Me: And I was just about to send you a picture of my pierced (melon emoji).
I smile, knowing I will get him. I turn off the ringer on my phone and bury my face in his pillow.
