Under the Stadium Lights — Episode 9

gone after Avery. Just like that, they all looked at me with disgust. That seven-day beach after next week's game, I'm sending Jackson to take Avery instead. Think of it as making it up to her. You owe her that much. Then he scooped Avery up and walked out without looking back. I didn't chase after him. Didn't argue. Didn't try to explain. I just quietly pulled out my

and texted my dad. Cancel the beach trip I asked you to sponsor for the football team. Chase had no idea. All those league perks they got were things I'd fought my dad to get for them. I never owed anyone a damn thing.

By halftime, everyone knew what happened between me and Avery. Chase was right. If we'd known she was like this, we never should have let her join. She always acts so sweet and quiet.

Who knew she was like this behind everyone's back? I finally snapped. What am I really like? When we played away games, managers from other schools would see me hauling water, swapping out towels, and running around doing

They couldn't help but say something. Why are you working so damn hard? Let the guys carry the heavy stuff. I just watched Chase from behind and smiled like an idiot.