Page 88 of Home of the Brave

I texted Hartman and Schultz.

Josh: We’re blue, right?

Schultz: I’m white

Hartman: I’m blue

Schultz: Are we not next to each other at this game?

Josh: Maybe you’re a star

Schultz: I know I am

Hartman: Or you’re next to us and the start of a white stripe

Schultz: I don’t want to be a stripe. I’m a star

Josh: Sorry, you got traded overnight

Schultz: Take that back

Hartman: Can’t. Sorry man. See you back home

Schultz: Henson, trade me seats

Josh: Nope. Captain said we can’t

Schultz: Henson!

I grinned, seeing my chance.

Josh: You can be blue if you send me Victoria’s number

I stared at the screen, wondering why they suddenly stopped replying.

Schultz: You don’t have her number?

Hartman: You’ve kissed her but can’t text her

This was a terrible idea.

Schultz: I have it, but I’m not sending it without her consent

Hartman: Good call

Josh: Please

Schultz: No

Hartman: Go get dressed. We need to meet in the lobby in ten

I ignored him and texted Schultz directly

Josh: Please

Schultz: No

Josh: It’s not like she wouldn’t give it to me. I just haven’t asked