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Physical Break

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"You should go, Jax," I whispered again, but I didn't move. My feet were frozen to the wet tile. "The team... Swiss... they’ll wonder where you are."

"Let them wonder," Jax said. His voice was a low growl. He stepped even closer.

"I’m tired of caring about what they think. I’m tired of caring about what everyone thinks."

"Since when?" I challenged, my own voice shaking. "You've spent the last few months trying to make me hate you. You’ve been the guy who pushes everyone away."

"And you've spent
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  • Romance In The Hockey Pitch   Physical Break

    "You should go, Jax," I whispered again, but I didn't move. My feet were frozen to the wet tile. "The team... Swiss... they’ll wonder where you are.""Let them wonder," Jax said. His voice was a low growl. He stepped even closer."I’m tired of caring about what they think. I’m tired of caring about what everyone thinks.""Since when?" I challenged, my own voice shaking. "You've spent the last few months trying to make me hate you. You’ve been the guy who pushes everyone away.""And you've spent your whole life being the guy who does exactly what he’s told!" Jax snapped back. He grabbed my other arm now, his grip tight and desperate. "You’re the Golden Boy. You aren't supposed to be standing in a dark shower with a guy like me while your team is out there celebrating.""Maybe I don't want to be the Golden Boy!" I yelled. The sound echoed off the tiled walls. I shoved his chest, a hard push that sent him back a step. "Maybe I’m sick of the legacy! Don't tell me what I’m supposed to be."

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