Page 68 of All Too Well

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She grins, grabs her bag, and winks. “We’ll see what the other guys think.”

Then she walks out and toward the truck.

I stand here for a second, groan, and get ready to head to what is sure to be an absolute shit show.

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Ainsley

When we get to the field, groups of college teams are spread out all over with their little pop-up tents.

I follow Lachlan, taking photos as we go to help with remembering all of this, because it’s a lot to take in.

Off to the left, Everett and Miles call us over.

“Hey there, Ainsley.”

I smile at Everett. “Hello there, boys. Are you all ready for your big day?”

Miles nods. “We are in our winning era.”

Lachlan sighs heavily. “I’m not wearing a shirt.”

“I think he should be theLoverera. He’s totally in his happy mood.”

He side-eyes me. “Shut up.”

“Make me.”

“So many ways to make that happen,” Lachlan says with a laugh.

I know which way I’d like to choose, but that’s neither here nor there. I turn to Miles. “I hear that you’re responsible for this brilliant plan to psych out the other team?”

“Is it psychological warfare, or did I just want a way to embarrass Lachlan?”

“Either one, I’m on board,” I tell him. “Do you have a shirt for me?”

“Of course. Take your pick.”

I look through the pile and opt forReputationbecause ... I love me some angry girl power music.

Just then Killian comes over with a bunch of the other guys who are attending community college to play in this league.

“Well, well, if it isn’t the old-man team.” A young kid comes up behind us, crossing his arms and fighting a grin.

Oh, this is so going to be fun to watch. Immediately the four men in question posture a little. Lachlan’s chest puffs out, and Killian seems to grow taller.

“Come to see who is going to defeat you, Grant?” Miles asks.

“Defeat us? Please. We’re going to wipe the floors with you.”

“Sure, kid.”

“Whatever, pops. You’re so old you won’t even be able to see the disc.”

Oh, for shit talk, this is sad.

I turn my head to see what the guys are going to come back with. I really hope it’s better than his volley at them.

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