FAKING IT WITH THE HOCKEY CAPTAIN

Willow's POV “And there goes Maddox again, fast break down center ice! Lucas Cross is right behind him—will he pass? Nope! He's not passing this time. Folks.”“Maddox is going solo.”“Bold move. The kid's hungry today.”“And ladies and gentlemen. He scores. That's goal number four for number seven. Maddox is dominating the ice tonight. Forget a hat trick… that's a full on humiliation and a slap in the face to Cross.”The commentator's voice blasted from the overhead speakers like he was commentating on the end of the world and not just a sweaty game of ego on the ice.Inside, the suit smelled like an old barn full of cow shit and regret. I adjusted the bubble-head-sized eagle head I was cursed to wear and tried not to pass out from the heat. No one tells you when you sign up to be a mascot to cheer for your hot brother. The object of your desire. The only reason you get sweet sleep, full of hard-to-pen-down dreams, is that you'll end up suffocating in polyester and crushed dreams t

Willow's POV She poked my shoulder, still laughing, “How can I forget? You and your useless mother don't have the means to.” Lone tears slipped, but I just kept mute… didn't dare make any sound. I didn't want to provoke her further, knowing the consequences.The storage room became hot and suffocating as it finally dawned on me that another person who knew my secret, more than myself, was here, in this college.If I could get Kian to keep quiet and not say anything, Delaney would never, especially now that she has more reason to torment me. It was becoming harder for me to breathe, and I knew sooner, my panic attack would kick in.“Aww. Are you crying?” She dabbed my tears in her hand. “Don't cry. I have not even started with you.” Her well-manicured palm landed on my cheek, the force knocking me down.I couldn't help but relive that night, in senior year, when she caught me with my skirt and underwear down—two fingers going in and out of me, moaning Lucas's name so loud—I thought

Willow's POV I pushed him off immediately, wiping my lips. “What was that for?” “I just saved you from another confrontation. You are welcome.” He said, tracing his tongue over his lips.“Whatever. I am leaving.”“What about the rules?” “They can wait.”“No, they can't. I'll be at your dorm later. Pick up your damn phone when I am called.” I rolled my eyes and didn't bother replying to him and walked to the door.***Kian freaking Maddox kept to his word and turned up at my dorm.“First rule. No random kissing unless it's necessary and in public…”“All those ones were necessary.”“No hugs, no touching—stay ten feet away from me unless people are watching, no sex, and lastly, no feelings, poster boy.” I wrote everything in my book.“Fine. But you'll also have to stick to my rules if I am sticking to yours.” I didn't know when I rolled my eyes—surprise that someone like him has rules.“And what are they?” “You would have to attend all my games. Wear my jersey to every game and als