The Atlanta Bravesare one step closer to the championship after securing a decisive 5-2 victory over the New York Navigators in game five of the first round of the playoffs. Rookie Griffin Silver once again proved why he’s the future of this franchise, delivering clutch plays and solidifying his status as a rising star.
But while the game had fans roaring, it was what happened after the final pitch that really has everyone talking.
As players filed out of the locker room, celebrating their hard-fought win, Silver wasn’t just met with cheers. He was met by Tatum Grace.
Grace, a fitness influencer and Silver’s former childhood friend, had been spotted in the exclusive family section wearing Griffin’s jersey during the game. But it wasn’t just her presence that raised eyebrows—it was the moment Silver walked straight to her, pulled her close, and kissed her right outside the locker room.
The intimate moment was caught on camera, and social media exploded instantly.
“Griffin Silver just won game five AND got the girl! That’s a W.” One fan posted.
“So they’re actually a thing? Childhood friends to lovers is real, y’all.” Another wrote.
Silver and Grace have yet to publicly comment on their relationship, though the two were previously linked after being caught in ahigh-profile grocery store robbery earlier this year. While speculation cooled after rumors of another woman in Silver’s orbit, this kiss, bold, public, and unmistakably real, may have just ended any doubts about where his heart truly lies.
With the Braves gearing up for the next round of the playoffs, one thing is certain. Griffin Silver is winning both on and off the field.
CHAPTER 33
TATUM
PRESENT
Griffin had been a gentleman last night. We’d celebrated with the team for an hour before he was grabbing my hand and sneaking us out, much to Hunter and Graham’s dismay. I had told him about making friends with Logan, which he seemed overly pleased about, and then he went on to tell me about every little detail of the game.
The whole drive home, he held my hand, and despite the urge to pinch myself, I couldn’t believe this was, in fact, real. He walked me to my door and made sure I was locked away safely before heading out, unable to stay the night due to an early morning practice.
Which was fine with me because Millie was waiting for my call.
The next morning, I went about my normal routine, making breakfast and then hitting the gym, but today people were staring. My Instagram had blown up overnight, and I was getting campaign offers left and right, as long as I brought my boyfriend along.
We were the headlines of most gossip magazines, and, ofcourse, someone had recorded the kiss and posted it on TikTok, which had gone viral as well.
Griffin
I miss you.
My stomach twisted, and my heart skipped a beat at the three words that appeared on my phone.
Tate
It’s been a few hours.
Griffin
You don’t miss me?
Tate
I never said that.
Griffin
At the gym?
Tate
Yup.
