Page 71 of Beautiful Collide

Dane:Who are you, and what have you done with Hudson Wilde?

Aiden:You’re the one whodrags usto the bar after every win.

Mason:Exactly. Last week you said, and I quote, “It’s a crime to waste a post-win buzz. And we just won two in a row.”

Hudson:I said that?

Aiden:Yes. Very passionately.

Dane:Hudson, seriously. What’s going on? You hiding something?

Mason:Are you sick? Hurt? In love???

Hudson:I’m fine.

Aiden:Liar.

Mason:Definitely in love. Only a girl could make Hudson say no to a bar.

Hudson:I’m not in love.

Mason:I forgot you don’t fall in love.

Dane:So what’s the excuse?

Hudson:Maybe I just want a quiet night in for once.

Mason:A quiet night in??? Who evenareyou right now?

Aiden:Is this what retirement looks like?

Dane:Pathetic.

Hudson:Can’t a guy take a break?

Mason:No. Not when that guy is you.

Aiden:We’re coming to drag you out of the house.

Mason:Put on deodorant. We’re on our way. I don’t need you stinking up my car.

Hudson:I’m locking the doors.

Mason:You say that like I don’t know where your spare key is.

Hudson:. . .

Dane:I’ll bring the car around. You’re done fighting this, man.

Aiden:Resistance is futile.

Hudson:Fine. You guys are relentless.

Mason:That’s what teammates are for. Now get ready.

Aiden:Wear something nice. Mason and I are putting you on Tinder if you’re this mopey.

Hudson:I hate all of you.

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