Best player

“Hello?” I answer by wiping my nose and speaking in my best voice.

“Hi beautiful, it's me, what happened?” His voice goes from sweet to stressed in a second.

“Nothing.” Damn it, my sniffles have given me away. “How are you? Is everything all right?” I continue.

“All good, yes. Now tell me what happened,” he insists.

“I failed Hunter. I failed a subject. I have never failed before, not even in high school.” I break down, all of my sadness and rage turning into sobs.

“Selena, calm down, please. Just don't cry because it's killing me. I can't stand to hear you cry and not be able to do anything.” His voice is sad like mine.

“It's raining here. How is the weather there?” I change the subject. I did not want to ruin his day because of me.

“It's sunny, but it's not hot or cold.” He is relieved by the change in my voice.

“I heard you were nominated for the award for best player in the world this year. I was super happy about it. Congratulations!” I say, my chest beaming with pride.

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