Page 127 of Against The Rules

All three of us know Savannah is in for a hellish time, and there’s nothing I can do to make it better.

I hate that more than whatever shit they’re going to put her through.

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Hey Kelsey- is Daniel okay? We’re all worried about him

His shoulder is dislocated, but he’s going to be okay. It’s sweet of you to check in, Savannah.

The team isn’t going to be the same without him, but I’m truly happy for you both

I should ask how YOU are

I’m really good

No problems?

Eh

…

I’m tough

You don’t have to put up with the bullshit, Sav

I love dance. When everything else sucks, that’s what matters right?

If you say so

Let me know if you need anything, okay?

I’d like to be your friend, even though I’m not going to be welcome around the cheer rehearsals anymore

Lol for real Rebecca is ready to sue USBC-Philly for libel or slander or whatever

She can try

Take care of yourself, okay?

Why do I get the feeling I should be saying that to you?

Don’t be a stranger

I won’t be

CHAPTER 56

SAVANNAH

I cry the whole way home from the game. The whole team is in a shambles, and it’s my fault, because I exploded and told Kelsey everything. Shared the rulebook. Shared the unspoken rulebook.

All the other women were suspicious as hell, and it’s my fault. I’ve ruined the dynamic, and I feel like a traitor, even though I told no lies. I told the truth, my truth, and hoped things could change.

Ty’s calling me, and I switch the phone off, straight up nauseous. I love him, but I don’t want to talk to him. I don’t want to talk to anybody. I want to cry for an hour in the shower, curl up in a ball and sleep the rest of the day. And maybe tomorrow, too. Sky’s the limit when it comes to wallowing.

When I walk in the door, though, throwing my team duffel on the floor and sobbing uncontrollably, the last person I expect to see is sitting on the couch, two steaming mugs of tea on the coffee table.

“Presley,” I manage between sniffles. “What are you doing here?” I haven’t seen her in a week.

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