Page 55 of Scoring Lessons

Her message made my lips turn into a wide smile I couldn’t have stopped, even if I tried. If I didn’t know any better, I’d say she was looking forward to these dates as much as I was.

Me

We can have one when we go to Florida.

Livvie girl

Don’t you think that’s risky? My brother will be there.

Me

Honestly, during the away games, all he does is go straight to his room to talk with Kennedy. He will never know.

Livvie girl

Fine.

Me

I’ll make some dinner reservations at a good Italian place.

Livvie girl

Ohhhh, hell yeah! I love Italian.

Me

Still a pasta girl, I see.

Livvie girl

Always and forever, player.

Me

I hate this new nickname. I liked it better when you called me by my full name.

Livvie girl

Sucks to suck, playa’.

Livvie girl

I read that out loud, and now I’m regretting my word choice. This trumps the whole Reddit fiasco. Please, delete that message.

I stifled a laugh as I took a screenshot and sent it to her.

Me

Never. It’s saved forever.

Livvie girl

You’re so mean.

Me

Don’t hate the playa’, hate the game.