The Quarterback 소설 & 이야기

I murmured, waiting for a response from him. Jaxson let out a dry, humorless chuckle, staring into his own glass as the ice clinked softly. "Franchise quarterback. That's what the front office calls me when they're parading me in front of investors. On paper, I'm an asset. A multi-million-dollar investment with an expiration date."

And Evelyn… Evelyn was sitting on the improvised sofa, wearing a Jets t-shirt that Eleanor had lent her, her golden eyes shining with excitement. She had never watched a Super Bowl before, had grown up without television, without family, without football Sundays. Now she was immersed in the sports spirit like a fervent convert. “Who’s the quarterback?” She asked Eleanor, pointing at the television. “That one. Number seven.” “Is he good?” “He’s the best.” “Then I like him.”

“You’re new, right?” “Yeah… got here and laid low for months now.” She nodded toward Derek and his teammates. “Then let me give you your important lesson about Ridgewood High.” I followed her gaze…straight toward Derek. “That,” she said, “is Derek Hayes.” “I noticed.” “Star quarterback. School legend. Walking heartbreaker.” “Also professional embarrassment distributor.” Maya grinned. “Oh, so you have met him.” I covered my face. “You have no idea.” “Actually,” she said, leaning back, “I heard the story from a friend of mine…the delivery girl, tripping… bla bla…”