The Playmaker (A Big Play Novel Book 1)

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Author: Jordan Ford
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time she opens her mouth.
    “So, I bet you’re all super excited about your research project required for this class. Hopefully you spent last night reviewing the syllabus deciding on a topic. I know it’s going to be a ton of reading and a two-thousand-word essay is no easy feat, but I believe in each and every one of you.” Her gaze brushes over me, her smile tightening at the edges. “If you just put in enough effort, you’ll all pass with flying colors.”
    I want to flip her the bird when she looks at me again.
    I had her for World History last year and ended up scraping by with a D. She was kind to me then, but she won’t do it again. Principal Matthis won’t let her. He’s been giving me heat—pressure from the school board, apparently. He and Coach Watson got in a massive argument about it last year when he threatened to pull me out before the playoffs.
    See, the board is full of snobby intellectuals who want to make Nelson High look good. They say they’re trying to prepare students for the strains of college life, but whatever. According to them, extracurricular activities should take second place to academics, and athletes should not be given special treatment. A C average is now the minimum requirement to be eligible to be on any kind of team or club in the school. Slacking off will not be tolerated, and if my progress report isn’t up to scratch then I’ll get yanked out of football mid-season. I was sweating bullets sitting in the athletics assembly and having that crap shoved down my throat. How the hell am I going to get my grades up? Unlike most of my teammates, school is really hard for me.
    The worst part is I can’t ask any of my friends for help. None of them have any idea about my issues , and like hell I’m going to admit the truth. I won’t even tell Finn.
    I’d rather stick with my role of indifference. At least my rep will stay firmly intact.
    The only problem is, if I continue with my school is for losers attitude, I could get kicked off the team. That’s my worst nightmare. Since being handed a football when I was thirteen years old, I’ve been in love with the game. It’s my salvation, and the only thing I want to do with my life. It’s the only thing I’m good at. I can’t lose it.
     

 
    #3:
    Phase One - Plan B
     
    Tori
     
    I rush in the back door of Briggs Burger House, snatching off my shades and apologizing.
    “Sorry I’m late.” I wrestle the zipper of my bag open and drop my sunglasses into the front pocket. “Hey, Daddy.” I kiss my father’s sweaty cheek, then rush into the cloakroom.
    Burger patties are sizzling on the grill and Dad is yelling out orders as they come in, manning the busy kitchen like he does…well, all the time. He works both lunch and dinner rushes every single day. He takes the odd weekend off, but tends to get so antsy it’s easier just having him at work. The guy is passionate about cooking, creating recipes, and being head chef at Briggs Burger House.
    I tie the apron around my waist and move to the front of the most popular diner in town. Amy’s father bought the rundown joint five years ago and turned it into a family restaurant that serves gourmet burgers and pizzas. As soon as Dad saw the head chef job come up, he jumped all over it. Mr. Briggs lets him do a monthly special so his creative juices are regularly flowing. Since starting here, he’s been the happiest version of himself I’ve ever seen…when I actually see him. Gathering my thick waves into a messy bun, I wrap a hair tie around them, then shove my pen through it. It’s my standard MO and I never, ever lose my pen.
    “Hey, Ames.” I nudge my bestie with my hip and grin at her.
    She flicks a tendril of golden hair off her cheek and narrows her eyes at me. “Okay, the last time I saw you, you were heading for a nosebleed on the cafeteria floor and now you’re smiling like you just won the lottery. Whadup, little girl?”
    I cross my arms and give her a smug

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