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How did today go? I saw the Sea Crabs posted a clip of your speech on social media, and you were so good.
A full smile settles on my mouth as I stop at a crosswalk and type out a response.
@AmeliaGreen
It was a success!
@GrantEverett
Glad to hear it. When do you head home?
@AmeliaGreen
Tomorrow. Time to get ready for work!
@GrantEverett
Guess I’ll see you in November?
@AmeliaGreen
Looking forward to another well-fought season, Everett.
@GrantEverett
Counting down the minutes as always, Coach Green.
The whisper of delight swirls inside me with his promise. Sharp and noticeable, I hate how it makes itself known.
It’s not because I’m excited to see him, I tell myself as I cross the street. It’s because I can’t wait to kick his ass.
I repeat the thought for the rest of my walk, and by the time I make it to my hotel, I convince myself it might be true.
SEVENTEEN
GRANT
NOVEMBER, FIVE SEASONS AGO
Puck Kings RIP Dave’s Dogs
Sully
Is there a reason why this godforsaken chat has such a long name?
What was wrong with Puck Kings?
Me
Uh… guys? Is anyone else awake and learning that Liam knows the name of our group chat?!?!
Did you finally pull the stick out of your ass, Goalie Daddy?
And Ethan changed the name because Dave’s Dogs closed.
Sully
Something like that.
