Page 126 of The Way We Collide

Liv

He’s the strong safety—it’s his job to cover Hendrix

He’s doing a great job! I’m ready to kick him in the nuts!

Allie

That would be a personal foul, unsportsmanlike conduct.

I’ve chewed the side of my fingernail off watchingthis game. NOOOO!!!!!!

Dylan

What happened? What happened????

Liv

Seattle scored. This is not looking good.

Rachel

I can’t watch. It’s like I’m having a panic attack.

Dylan

What is Jack saying? He always knows.

Allie

Nothing. His jaw is tight, and he has that look.

What look? WHAT’S THE LOOK???

Allie

No expression. Kind of like he’s trying to mind-meld with your husband.

Dylan

If Henny doesn’t win, I’m going to sob my eyes out.

I can’t watch—tell me what happens.

Dropping the phone on the bed, I pace the bedroom. If Hendrix doesn’t win, I’m going to have to get some quick advice on how to handle it. This game means so much to him.

My stomach is in knots, and I’m queasy. Still, I can’t not watch.

Placing both hands over my eyes, I watch as they get closer and closer to the other end of the field. To think, I’ve only been watching this sport for one season. Last year, I was blissfully ignorant of all this.

Now my heart’s beating out of my chest, and I can’t take my eyes off Number 85.

Scooping up my phone, I see the girls are still going.

Liv

This is good. Solid plays. Come on, Tigers…

Did that clock speed up?

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