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“The ride back felt half as long thanks to the heady rush of an unexpected victory. Allison stayed out of the celebration by dozing up front with Abby. The other upperclassmen moved to the middle of the bus so they could discuss the game with Andrew’s group. As soon as they did Andrew went up front, more interested in talking Wymack’s ear off than rehashing the night’s play’s. Kevin tactless criticism was a necessary but unpleasant counterpoint to his teammates’ excited recap.
As he listened to them, Neil realized he was happy. It was such a unexpected and unfamiliar feeling he lost track of the conversation for a minute. He couldn’t remember the last time he’d felt this included or safe. It was nice but dangerous. Someone with a past like his, whose very survival depended on secrecy and lies, couldn’t afford to let his guard down. But as Nicky laughed and leaned closer to talk about one of Neil’s goals, Neil thought maybe he’d be okay just for a night.”
all for the game ― twelve scenes: 8/12
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