Maverick
You talked to her little sister?
Kimmie
Give me a break, Mav. We’ve all been waiting years for this.
Lowering my phone, I look across the aisle at my fellow teammates. Some are sleeping, some are on their phones. A few are chatting. I exhale slowly, wondering if any of them have a family asinvolvedas mine.
Maverick
She’s only in LA for one semester.
Kimmie
Which means you’d better act fast! Shoot your shot, mister. Don’t let this opportunity pass by.
Maverick
Why do I feel like Eminem all of a sudden?
Kimmie
Get some game.
Maverick
Wha—how dare you, ma’am? I’ve got game
Kimmie
Use it. Don’t let me down again.
Maverick
When did I ever let you down?
Kimmie
Now that you say it, I don’t think you have. Let’s keep it that way. I’ve always been proud of you Maverick. Be a closer.
Maverick
Thanks for checking in. Bye.
As if I needed a pep talk from her.
My phone buzzes once more, and I’m about to mute them all when I see the name on the screen.
Dove
What’s your favorite comfort food?
A smile pulls at my lips, and my shoulders relax. I didn’t even realize I was tense until now, when I shift in my seat and reply.
Maverick
Mashed potatoes.
