Under the Stadium Lights — Episode 3

It was just a joke, Jackson. Do you really have to make a big deal out of it? I invited Avery here today. I talked to Coach a few days ago about adding another student manager spot.

He already agreed. Starting today, Avery's part of the team too. My head snapped up. Chase met my eyes for a second, calm as ever, then looked away.

My phone buzzed. A message from coach popped up on the screen. Based on team feedback, Avery will be taking over as student manager for now. The guys around me all started clapping. I managed a smile that looked worse than a I knew I should clap too. Smile. Welcome her.

Back when the team first opened up the student manager position. If I get in, we can see each other every day. I begged Chase to help me. If everyone got in through connections, this team would be full of people who look good but can't actually work.

If you don't think you can do it, then don't apply. But he shut me down cold. I worked as hard as I could to prove myself and eventually beat out all the other applicants. But he told me we had to keep our distance on the team.

Hey, you got in on your own. If they know you're my girlfriend, they'll think you only got in because of me. They'll hate you. Back then, I thought he was actually looking out for me.

I was so happy until today. He openly got Avery onto the team. Nobody judged her. Nobody pushed her out