Chapter 7-2

Just as Marley predicted, the Bears won by a landslide. Marley and Ayla stood and cheered with the rest of the rowdy stands, clapping joyfully while the Rams hovered less enthusiastically in a corner. The stands emptied onto the field. Marley couldn't help her fast-walk down the stairs once Ayla coaxed her on, promising to watch their bags. The best she could do was shoot her friend an apologetic smile for dashing away. Feet down the slow-moving stairs and on the grass, Marley began her search. The crowds were unbearably packed. Coaches, management, camera crews, the team, and fans were congesting the place. Marley was so short she failed to see over heads. After a few more seconds of hopelessness, she was grabbed by the wrist and spun into a familiar hard chest. Her gasp was swallowed by Aiden's mouth as he bent to kiss her soundly, his lips tilted up in a smile. Marley lost the ability to scold him for PDA when he gripped under her thighs and lifted her effortlessly. She tightened he