Chapter 123 Pride

After Derrick left, Noelle stood there for a long while. Noticing her disappearance, Alexis came out looking for her and saw her sitting quietly by the flowerbed. She walked over. "Noelle?" Noelle glanced at her, pulling her emotions back under control. Alexis grinned and handed her a soda. "Ms. Quinn, are you sitting out here thinking about Coach Haberkorn?" Noelle knew she was joking and gave a short laugh. "You caught me." Alexis lifted her chin proudly. "Of course. I might not know other people, but I know you. You're all tough talk and soft heart. You're crazy about Coach Haberkorn, but you keep pretending you couldn't care less." She leaned close to Noelle's ear. "You'd better keep an eye on him. I've heard a bunch of women at the intensive training camp like him and are planning to make a move while you two still aren't official." Noelle shrugged. "If a man can be stolen that easily, he's not worth much." She took a sip of soda and added, "Since we've got the race tomorr