Page 31 of The Way We Play

I quickly pull an overall-miniskirt over my bathing suit. I feel his eyes on me as I pack up the aerobics supplies, and I search for anything to break the tension.

“I can’t believe I forgot the music today, but what’s the saying? Imperfect action is better than perfect inaction?” My nose wrinkles and I exhale a laugh. “That can’t be right.”

“Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good.” His tone is still grumpy, and I frown.

“That sounds like settling.”

“It’s the opposite of settling. If you try to make everything perfect, you miss the good right in front of you.”

My lips part, and I look up at him. “I like that a lot.”

His jaw tightens, and he shifts his stance. “It’s time to go.”

“I’ll find Edward, and we’ll meet you at the Jeep.”

A quiet smile is on my lips, and a flicker of hope sparks in my chest. He picks up his bag and walks away without another word.

7

Zane

Garrett

Jack said you almost punched little Sam Allen in the nuts last night for talking to Rachel.

WTF?

Jack

Just sitting here.

Garrett

He also said she’s sleeping in Dylan’s old room. Have you banged her yet?

What are you? Fifteen?

Garrett

Kissed her?

No.

Garrett

Asked her on a date???

Hendrix

New phone, who dis?

Garrett

Bruh,nobody says that anymore.

Hendrix

Get off my dick.

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