Page 68 of Tasting Innocence

“Yeah, I don’t think either of us knew how to talk to the other one. I was just over it today and needed to say something.”

“Wanna go back to my place? I can kick your ass on the PlayStation while we drink some beers.”

“Yeah, but you know I’m better than you at all the games, so I don’t know why you’re acting like you’re gonna beat me.”

“Please,” he says, standing up. “Grab that pizza and let’s go.”

“Best three out of five on Madden?” I ask, following him.

He groans. “What about 2K?”

“You suck at basketball just as much as football.”

“Slightly less.”

“Whatever,” I say with a laugh. “See you there.”