After school, Ben had given me a ride to the Rec Center to pick up my little brother, Julian.
He played basketball there after school as a pastime until my mom or I could pick him up.
Graham Lansing also coached there, which was probably one of the kindest things he'd ever done. In all honesty, Graham was a good guy—he just took his popularity too serious in school, which is the reason we grew apart.
"Okay, wait here—I'll be back," I told Ben, who nodded as he parked the car. I got out, and ran up to the doors, swinging them
open.
The kids were just finishing up practice, when I heard Graham say: "If I make this, I'll bring donuts next practice,"
He made the shot—not that I doubted him. The kids cheered, piling on top of him on the floor as he laughed. I smiled at Julian's face, but my smile faded when I saw Mandy.
Had Graham brought her here? Graham never brought anyone here.
"Jasmine," Mandy breathed, shakily. "I..need to apologize about yesterday—"
"Hey, don't worry about it," I told her, "you're absolutely right, and I'm sorry. I'm trying to be better; let loose, you know?"
"I'm proud of you," she grinned. "And hey, for what it's worth..Ben and I need you, too. We're friends, we're supposed to need each other. Everything just came out so wrong yesterday,"
I stepped forward and hugged her.
"I missed you," I told her. "I was so bored last night, and I really wanted all the details on you and Graham Lansing," I whispered, and she laughed.
"Later," she nodded, "I promise,"
"Jazzy!" Julian shouted, running over to me.
"Hey, dude," I smiled. "Did you kick Coach Graham's butt today?" I fist bumped him. He nodded.
"Hey, Julian, don't make me..." Graham leaned down, and tickled my brother who laughed hysterically.
"Thanks, Graham," I chuckled.
"Sure," he shrugged with a smile. "Hey, I'll see you soon, yeah?"
I knew he'd been talking about the fundraiser that my family would be attending. I nodded.
"Bye, Mandy," Julian tugged my arm, wanting to leave. "Call me!" I shouted as we went back to Ben's car.
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