How was your game? Did you win?
Maverick
Yes.
Dove
One week closer! I saw a picture of a guy and his dog eating cereal out of that big silver cup.
Maverick
It’s a thing, but I don’t like puffed cereal. It scratches up the inside of my mouth. I hate that.
Dove
I hate it when I bite into a slice of pizza that’s too hot and then my gums get all puffy inside… creeps me out.
Maverick
New rule—only soggy cereal and cold pizza.
Dove
That sounds gross.
Maverick
Buttery mashed potatoes and peach ice cream on the hottest day of the summer.
Dove
Then it starts to rain, and it breaks the heat…
Maverick
And smells like cut grass and cooling metal…
I rest my head against the window, thinking about summer days spent with her. Rubbing my fingers over my lids, I see her blue-green eyes, her soft blonde hair, the way her full lips part with her smile. The way she can always make me laugh.
Dang, I miss her right now.
Maverick
Night, Dove.
Dove
Night.
Dove
Did you win?
Maverick
Yes… You know, you can watch us on ESPN if you want.
Dove
