Chapter 0463

"There she is," Lori said, placing her hands on her hips. "You're late."

I snorted. "I'm not late. You're early."

Jessica, the more composed of the two, gave me a gentle smile. "Ready to watch your star player?" She winked, clearly hinting at Enzo.

I laughed. "Always."

"I still can't believe it's his last game," Lori said as we began to make our way inside the arena. "It's gonna be emotional for sure."

"Yeah..." I paused, imagining how Enzo would handle his last game. He didn't want to show it, but I knew that he was sad.

"Well, either way, it's gonna be a blast," Jessica chimed in. "And we'll all go out to celebrate afterwards, so he won't have time to be depressed."

As we started to make our way to the stands, Lori's eyes lit up as she spotted a food stand. "Oh! Soft pretzels! We have to get some before the game starts!"

watering. "I've been craving one all

to resist, today it twisted my stomach into knots. Regardless, I followed them, thinking a small bite might

pretzels, slathering them with mustard. I hesitated

seats, I merely poked at my pretzel, taking the smallest of bites, trying not to exacerbate my already

miss a detail, quirked an eyebrow at me. "What's up with you? On some kind of diet?" She took an

feigning shock. "Nina? Dieting? Now

that," I said,

Lori wasn't letting it go. "Come on, spill it. Something's up.

as observant and persistent as mine, there was no escaping. "Okay, okay," I relented. "I just... I spent the morning throwing up. My stomach's been

of concern. "Oh, Nina. Are you okay? Did you eat something bad?" Lori, on the other hand, leaned in closer, her expression speculative.

though a hint of a blush

realization hit her. "Nina, when was your last

before admitting, "It's late

and excitement I'd felt earlier in the day. Lori's eyes shone with mischief." Oh

softer, filled with wonder. "Could

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