Maddox's POV

PLEASE WELCOME THE GREEN BAY PPPAACCCCKKKEEEERRRRSS!!! 

The crowd erupts into roars and clapping as we run out onto the field. The crowd filled with green and yellow as well as white and blue for the Patriots fans. We all make it to our side of the stadium. The team begins to warm up as I turn to coach who is talking to the assistant coach. 

"Alright Kane, your head's on straight?"

His tone dead serious. Glancing up to the box seats, I can't help but smile while nodding. Coach nods once back before patting me on the back. I put on my helmet looking upwards. My girl is sitting there next to my family and Sheila. Cass talking to her while Zethora nods. Her eyes find me and I grin up at her. My blood pumping fast feeling her support. 

Last night was all passion the moment we got home. Definitely christened more rooms than I thought imaginable. Waking up this morning, I surprisingly was rejuvenated and ready for this game. Zethora on the other hand seemed to be slightly sore only make me grin more. She flipped me off more than once today which made me burst with laughter everytime. Coming to today's game, I felt ready. This is our time to win and we are all prepared to. 

"Kane, head to center with Charles." 

Nodding to coach, I see Luke give a jerk of his head before we both walk to center field. Brady and Slater walk towards center as well. The referee standing there ready for the coin toss. Brady gives me a nod before I look to Slater giving me the same transaction. 

"Patriots, your the visitors. Heads or tails... call it." 

He flips it and Brady calls heads. It was tails. The referee looks to me and I tell him we want the ball. Brady sticks out his hand for a friendly hand shake which I reciprocate. Slater does a shake with Luke before we walk back to the team. I put my fingers to my lips before raising them up to Zethora. She smiles before mirroring my motions. Coach tells me to put on my helmet. Getting ready to head out to the field with my team, I feel like a general heading into battle. We get lined up and the adrenaline pumps through me. Yelling hut, the ball is snapped to me before I search down field for my opening. I land a spiral down field before feeling the wind get knocked out of me. My body slamming into the field before I hear a whistle being blown. We gained 20 yards. 

After another 20 minutes, I'm called in as the defensive team takes the field. I go to the bench cross my arms standing there watching Brady's moves. He is great player, and has experience. He is good at being a leader and calling the plays. Tyler comes over bumping my shoulder as he looks out to the game as well. 

By the end of the first quarter neither of us have scored. Coach turns to me telling me our next play as I gulp some water. I run back out to the field before glancing up. Now noticing Zethora is no longer sitting next to my sister. I look around again before trying to focus back on the play. My eyes continuously checking up there for her. 

"Kane, FOCUS!" 

Coach's voice rings through my headset making me shake my thoughts focusing back to the game. The next quarter seeming to go on forever and went Zethora's departure making it hard for me to stay focused. 

By the time half time rolls around, I can't think straight. I rip off my helmet throwing it to the ground as I run my hand through my hair. Coach has his cellphone to his ear talking to someone loudly. He glances up at the box and nods before hanging up. His eyes snap to mine and my blood runs cold. He walks over slowly to me while my body goes stiff as a statue. 

"Kane, there was a small incident..." 

"Where is she?" I cut him off searching his face. "Coach, where is she?"

"She is okay. A reporter got into her face. She-"I push away walking to where I presume she would be. Not even making it a few steps before my shoulder is jerked back. His eyes telling me to calm down. "I'll get her but right now we have to go to the lockers." 

I nod and look up to where I can see Cass looking worriedly at me. I turn walking off into the tunnel. Coach waves and my eyes search to find his wife Diana along with my girl. I stride towards her easily lifting her off the ground. She searches my eyes concerned. Not commenting, my lips press hard against hers for a moment. The sense of calm washing over me. Coach pats my back telling me I only have a minute before walking on. 

"What's wrong sugar?" Her worried voice making me whip my head back searching her face. 

"What's wrong?... What happened up there? You were there one minute and gone the next." She presses my sweaty forehead down to connect to hers. My eyes closing as I deeply inhale and exhale. 

"I'm fine. A reporter just got into the room. It's fine now. I stepped away to get a breath but I was watching the entire time." 

"You need to stay where I can see you sweetheart." My voice firm and she nods with a soft smile. I lean down pecking her lips before turning to the locker rooms. 

"Go Sugar! Get your win!" I nod and kiss her once more before releasing her. I nod to Diana as I walk by. She quickly goes to Zethora before they walk off together. The moment I make it into the locker rooms coach walks to me. 

"No more Kane! I will keep an eye on her. Get your head in the fucking game- Am. I. Clear."

"Yes Coach." 

He turns and begins giving his speech. We make it back out for the second half and I immediately look for Zethora. She is sitting back next to Cass. Her body on the edge of the seat. Turning back to the game, the next hour and forty-two minutes fly by. My body coated in sweat and muscles tired but it's the last play and my ass is seeing it through. 

We have the ball and we need a touch down to win the game. 25 yards away and fuck if they don't have a strong defense team. I get set looking left to right. 

"READY... HUT!" 

The ball flies to my hands and I look to see Tyler with the open. He glances over his shoulder when I let it fly. He runs hard even with the burly men on his heals. He gets tackled and I feel it's a close call. I hold my breath as the men are pulled apart. The referee looking to the ground before lifting his arms straight up. I yell loudly as the cannons are fired and confetti begins soaring through the stadium. The crowd's cheers loud as Tyler thrust the ball into the air. My eyes instinctively going to Zethora who is clapping looking to her cousin. 

I run down field along with the rest of the team. Our Linebackers lifting Tyler up. Tyler still holding the ball proudly in the air while the crowd roars on. One more game to go...

Later on, I am leaving the locker room when I walk out to see our families there and some reporters. My parent's grinning at me as I step to hug them both. Cass holding onto Z. Cass steps forward hugging and kissing my cheek before releasing me. Turning to my girl, she walks directly to me coiling her arms around my neck. I lift her off the ground holding her to me. She's in a dress so she leaves her legs dangling but I don't care... I got my girl. 

"Mystery Z, Is it true you two are living together?"

"Mr. Kane, they are rumors you are married. Is their any truth to it?"

"Are you pregnant Z?"

I whip around as camera's are shoved into our faces. My hand pressing them back. 

"BACK OFF!" 

My temper rising from their incisive need to be in our business. Zethora's hand finds my arm as she pulls me away. The camera's continue flashing and reporter's continue shouting at us. The security finally comes to help lead us out safely. I sigh getting into my truck. Zethora leans back in her seat before her fingers intertwine with mine on the center console. I lean over giving her a long kiss. Her other hand cupping my jaw before I pull back.

"Superbowl time sugar..." 

Superbowl here we come.