Page 33 of Offensive Plays

"We're not going on the date, Fergie."

"I beg to differ, Libby. Rina plans to send the team photographer to capture each date for her Public Relations conquest."

She rolls her eyes. "I got what I needed out of bidding on you."

"So you've said...getting back at my brother."

"Yes. He's kind of a walking asshole as we’ve already established,” she takes another sip.

"Is that why you guys broke up?"

"I'd rather not talk about that time if you don't mind."

She's a tough egg to crack. Always has been. All I know about her dating my brother is that it was brief and things ended badly. Neither of them cares to share exactly why.

"Ok...well how about now? How's your dating life?"

"Wow, just going right for the kill huh?"

"Life is short," I shrug.

"My dating life is...non-existent."

Isn't that interesting, considering I am her dating life lately.

"So there's really nobody that's caught your eye?"

"Between reviving my modeling career and being Zane's lucky charm during the playoffs...no. Nobody's caught my eye."

Liar.

"Have you tried...dating apps?"

She pauses for a second and meets my eyes. "Yes, with no luck."

Oh, really?

"What are you looking for that you're not getting?"

She sighs. "I don't know." She seems almost bored with the topic.

I don't know what comes over me when she says that. Part of me is upset that she didn't give me a chance to show her what she's missing. But she's here now. And I know we have chemistry even if she doesn't want to admit it. Matching on a very specific app that I happen to know all the criteria for is a pretty obvious thing.

"Describe him," I say.

She looks over at me. “I don't understand what you're asking..."

"Your perfect man. Describe him."

"Are you serious?"

"Dead."

She hesitates then tucks her legs under herself on the chair. "Fine. My perfect guy is....well attractive.”

“Hmm,” I nod. “And what makes a guy attractive to you?”

“He’s really into his fitness. But not too into it to the point that he doesn't have time for me because he's always after getting them gains," she mocks who I think is her brother.