Page 37 of Floored

Claire: How are you feeling? Is Jude being nice?

Me: Tired, but good. I puked in an Oxford trash can the other day, and you should've seen the faces of the people who passed me. One called me a "drunk American" under her breath. LOL.

Me: And yes. We've just been texting this week and last. He's BUSY. Did you know football players can play 3+ matches in a week here? That's friggin’ nuts!

Claire: OMG, ARE YOU CONVERTED NOW?

Me: I'm just ... learning. But it's not as bad as I thought. It's kinda hypnotizing to watch. Plus ... Have you SEEN their thighs??

Claire: No, but you sure have.

Me: DAMN RIGHT. <3

Isabel: Claire said something weird today about you not being able to do kickboxing class when you come home. Then she made her weird 'I'm hiding something' face.

Isabel: WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON.

Me: I'll call soon! Sorry, it's been crazy here. Love you. Mwah.

Isabel: Don't think I don't know what you're doing. Can I still come and visit before you leave? I need a reason to take a vacation.

Me: Yes. Talk soon. <3

Paige: WHY AREN'T YOU ANSWERING YOUR CALLS, DUDE

Me: YOU ALWAYS CALL WHEN I'M BUSY. Does everyone in our family have their phone on caps lock or something?

Paige: Sorry. I miss you. I miss your voice. When are you coming home? Haven't you gotten enough knowledge yet?

Me: You have three other sisters to pester. And Emmett. Go bug them.

Paige: I love you too, L.

Me: <3

Jude: Care to come to a match this weekend?

Me: Like ... in person? In the stands with all the crazy screaming fans?

Jude: That's the general idea. I could give you a pass if you'd rather sit in a box.

Me: No way. I love the crazy screaming fans. I never wanted Logan's box passes either. Box seats are for pansies.

Jude: That a girl. I'll put the tickets under your name at the window by the main entrance. Make sure you wear blue and white; otherwise, they'll make you switch seats because they'll think you're a Bethnal Green fan. Trust me, you don't want that. They're wankers.

Me: You cannot be serious.

Jude: I would never joke about it. They don't mix home and away fans.

Me: Y'all are crazy.

Jude: I'll see you afterward.

Me: <3

Me: SHIT, sorry, didn't mean to send you a heart. I do that with my sisters and Paige and ... sorry. Awkward.

Jude: No worries.

---