Page 72 of Come Back to Me

Violet

Let’s not get cocky now

There’s the Violet I know.

Anyway, Sage was being her usual self, that’s all

Me

How so?

Violet

I told her about you coming to the apartment tomorrow morning. She had the audacity to tell me not to get my heart broken again because she doesn’t want to deal with my sad alter ego

Me

What?

Violet

Okay, I added that last part for exaggeration purposes. I hate when she does this. She adds onto my anxiety when it’s bad on its own

Me

You know what I think?

Violet

No, but I know you’re going to tell me

Me

I think we should go to the arena tomorrow, and I’ll teach you how to play basketball

Violet

You lost the bet, remember?

Me

Yes, I do. I think this could help you relieve your anxiety. If you don’t love it, we can drive straight back to your apartment. What do you think?

Violet

I’m horrible at basketball. You out of all people know this. I’m sure I’ve hit you with the ball quite a few times when we were younger

Me

And I’m fine. You’re not horrible. You just need a little practice

Violet

Okay, you convinced me. Are you proud of yourself?

Me

I’m more than proud of myself