Sweetly Tempted. Part 6

Jay's POV

Her sweet voice breaks into my brooding. “Will you come?”

I nearly choke, descending into a coughing fit. I grab my glass of water and take a swig to clear my throat before I gape at her. “Excuse me?”

Her head is cocked to the side as she looks at me oddly. “To the football game tonight?” She speaks slowly. “I was asking if you would come watch me cheer.”

Jesus, I must have missed the first half of her question, too absorbed in how she looks in that cheerleading outfit. My chest tightens. She wants me to watch her cheer. I force myself to act nonchalant as I fork a bite of eggs into my mouth. “Did your father go to your games?”

Her smile falters as she looks down. “Actually, no. Dad could hardly ever come. He was always too busy.”

Sadness descends over her like a dark cloud, and my chest squeezes harder. I can’t stand seeing her so downcast. “If you want me there, I'll be there,” I finally grunt.

It’s like all the