Page 29 of Reclaimed Roots

My breathing was still ragged and my mind was still racing when my phone buzzed on the nightstand. It was early, sometime around six in the morning, so I expected it to be Elliot. When I grabbed it, though, it was Chase.

CHASE

Be my partner for Andy's euchre tourney later?

JASPER

What are you doing awake?

CHASE

Haven't been to sleep yet.

Was over in Ashford with Lisa. Girl sucks cock like a fuckin Hoover.

JASPER

Jesus, you're a douche.

CHASE

No need to be jealous. I'm sure she'd blow you if you asked nicely.

JASPER

Pass.

CHASE

So... euchre?

JASPER

Ask El.

CHASE

I did. He doesn't wanna play. Somethin about only going for a bit to show his face since it's Andy's birthday or some shit. He sucks.

JASPER

Fine, guess I'll play.

CHASE

Don't sound so excited.

JASPER

I won't.

CHASE

Dick.

How was dinner?

JASPER

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