"He did," Dex says.
"That dog was lost," Gregory mutters.
I rub the back of my neck.
"You’re all fucking ridiculous."
"Maybe," Dex says.
"Definitely," Gregory corrects.
Dex spins the marker between his fingers.
"So," he says casually. "You want in the pool?"
"No."
"Come on," he says. "Place your own bet."
"You can all kiss my ass," I say.
"Coward," Dex says.
"Smart," Gregory says.
Dex shrugs and turns back to the board.
He writes another line slowly.
Shelly – Already knows
The room goes quiet again.
Not loud quiet.
But the kind where everyone waits for the reaction.
I stare at the words.
Already knows.
I scoff.
"You guys watch too many chick flicks."
"We watch you," Dex says.
"That’s worse," I say.
"You brought leftover cupcakes to the arena last week," Gregory says.
"Natalie made them for Maddie’s class," I correct.
"And then you brought the extras for us," Bobby says.
"And called themSparkle Power Cupcakes," Dex adds. "Like it was a brand."
The locker room erupts again.
