Hardwood Hearts

By Hayden West

A one night stand leads to more when these two players discover they are actually on the same team. Will what they had, last?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Hayden West
• Release date: May 1, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393401902

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Hardwood Hearts

Copyright © 2020 Hayden West

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Hardwood Hearts

Blurb

A one night stand leads to more when these two players discover they are actually on the same team. Will what they had, last?

Dedication

For those looking for your special someone. Don’t give up, they will come.

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Chapter One

We keep on like this and we’ll not only all be scouted but go down in the annals of school history for the best fucking record of all time. Henderson’s base voice carried over the numerous showers streaming on the basketball players with ease as they cleaned up after the game.

Ami tipped his head back and allowed the heated water to rinse off the soap and shampoo. Skimming his hand over his shorn hair, he squeezed his eyes tighter. Even now, although it was growing back, his heart hurt for the loss of his long hair.

He could hear the cacophonous roar from the others, but he refrained from joining in. No, it wasn’t because he wasn’t proud of what they’d done, quite the opposite. He would celebrate with them later. In the shower wasn’t the place. Besides, he had to get home to take care of his chores.

Ami.

Henderson’s drawl always made his name drawn out farther than most people. Ah-mee. Scrubbing his hands over