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“Do you need some pointers?” she asked even though her score was barely better than his.
“I’m going to get a drink,” he replied, stalking off without another word.
Violet gave Paige a worried look. “Is he okay?”
“Oh, totally.”
“He doesn’t look okay.”
Paige laughed. “No, he doesn’t. But messing with Gray when he gets in one of his moods is far too much fun. Guess I better go after him.”
She skipped off after my brother, completely unconcerned by the fact she had practically just taunted a bear. But then again, Paige was probably the only one of us who could get away with it.
“He’s not the only one who sucks at bowling,” Violet said as she prepared for her next shot.
“You don’t suck.”
“I’m only three points ahead of Grayson.”
“Paige isn’t doing much better.”
She shrugged. “Meanwhile, you’re playing like you’re secretly signed up to a bowling league,” she continued. “Do you come here every Friday night to practice and play in tournaments? Is that why you’re so good?”
“No.”
“I bet you do.”
“I swear I don’t.”
“Who’s the team, Reed?”
I rolled my eyes. “There’s no team.”
“Ouch, I’m sure the Gutter Gang will be devastated when they hear you were too embarrassed to admit you’re part of their team.”
“The Gutter Gang?”
“Wrong name, huh?” She tapped her fingers against her chin. “Hm. Let me guess. The Bowling Stones?”
“Wrong again.” I grinned, starting to play along.
“Britney Spares? Split Happens?”
“Actually,” I lowered my voice. “If you must know, I bowl with my grandma’s team, the Ball Busters.”
Violet burst out laughing. “Seriously? I was right?”
“No.” I shook my head, pretending to look disappointed. “Grandma would never let a guy on her team.”
“Brutal,” she replied, still chuckling.
We were both grinning brightly at one another and, in moments like these, it was far too easy to forget our relationship wasn’t real.
I wondered if Violet was thinking the same thing because she quickly cleared her throat and glanced away. “I should probably take my turn,” she said, facing the lane once more.
I wasn’t ready for the moment to be over, so I stepped up to stand at her side. “How about I give you a few pointers?”
She lifted one eyebrow as she glanced up at me. “Are you saying I need help?”
