Water Boy
V. A. Vikolia
V. A. Vikolia
FRANKIE:I'm the literal lifeline of hydration for the NSU Kestrels rugby team—the water boy.My role is clear: tote the water, crack the jokes, and shoulder the dreams of others. But hidden under the surface is a secret self...A girl's heart living under a disguise I never chose for myself.Every game is a countdown to the inevitable reveal. But I feel the most vulnerable in the searching eyes of Pace Pendragon, the team's captain.Under his watchful gaze, my carefully constructed persona begins to crumble.PACE:My world is one of strategy, grit, and the relentless pursuit of triumph. I'm the commander on the field, the one who sets the line and leads the charge.Rugby is a game of power and poise, and as its leader, I know every play and player.Until Frankie Mercer.The wildcard.A puzzle that doesn't quite fit—a rogue play, defying every strategy I've mastered.Frankie's enigma presents the...
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