Page 401 of Ruthless Court

“Yeah?”

“I want to date you.”

“No.”

Instant.

The room explodes.

I point at him.

“See?”

Eli clutches his chest.

“She didn’t even consider it.”

“She has excellent judgment.”

“I offered myself sincerely.”

“You offered yourself because she fixed your switch defense.”

“Love begins in mysterious ways.”

Hannah laughs.

“Still no.”

I move closer and rest both hands on her shoulders.

“Okay. Clinic closed.”

Noah groans.

“Haverhill.”

“No.”

“One more thing.”

“No.”

“Tiny thing.”

“No.”

“Free throws.”

“You shoot seventy-eight percent.”

“I could shoot eighty-two.”

“Ask Coach.”

“He yells.”

“So do I.”