Page 1 of Ours to Lose
Prologue
Three Years Ago
Thursday, Nov 26 · 11:51 pm
Gabe
Hey, it’s Gabe. Hopefully this is still your number (otherwise, sorry to whoever’s phone I’m blowing up this late on Thanksgiving). It was good seeing you again after so long. Even if you did kick my ass in Clue
Aubrey
Don’t blame me. Those were your family’s house rules. It’s not my fault you kept getting turned into a zombie
And it was good to see you too. I needed someone other than your brother to humiliate during games
Gabe
He tried to warn me. I’m surprised your friendship has survived the slaughter
Aubrey
He’s used to it by now. Plus, it’s his own fault for letting your family teach me how to play. I was an innocent child when I moved next door until Evan dragged me to a game night.
Gabe
And now you’re a cold-blooded killer. Too bad I’m leaving tomorrow or I’d demand a rematch
Aubrey
Does that mean you won’t be home for Christmas?
Gabe
Afraid so. Now that I’ve got the High Hitter fight to get ready for, I probably won’t make it home again until next year
Aubrey
I’m so excited for you! I thought your mom was going to jump on the table when you got the call from your coach . It sounds like an incredible opportunity.
Gabe
We’ll see. This style of tournament hasn’t really worked for boxing on a global scale outside of the Olympics. But it sounds like the guys putting it together have enough money that it could be big
Aubrey
Well, I’m going to cook the hell out of the food for the watch party your mom and Evan will no doubt throw. And your dad’s “no professional chefs in the kitchen on holidays” rule won’t be able to stop me.
Gabe
Only problem with that plan is I fully intend on having them with me for it in Japan. Sounds like you’ll just have to join them
Aubrey
That depends…will there be merch I can wear?
Gabe
I’ll make sure you have a shirt with my name on it
