Twisting the Knife

Maddox POV

"Hey, Cap!"

I turned, stick slung over my shoulder, sweat still clinging to my skin from practice. Gavin jogged up, cheeks a little flushed, expression... off. Nervous?

"What’s up, man?" I asked, slowing my pace so he could catch up.

"Good... um... so... I..." He scratched the back of his head, eyes bouncing everywhere but me. "Shit, why am I so nervous?"

I chuckled lightly, dropping a