“Hud? You okay?” “Did I wake you up?” “Yeah.” Maverick yawns. “Emmy and I passed out around nine. What’s going on?” “I did something, and I’m not sure if what I did was wrong.” “Hang on.” There’s the rustle of sheets on the other side of the line and murmured words. “Sorry. Didn’t want to disturb Em. Talk to me, Huddy.” “I, ah, kissed Madeline at midnight and—” “Whoa. What? You did?” “Yeah. Except… she ran away from me?” I pinch the bridge of my nose and sit on my bed. I make sure to keep my voice low. The walls are thin, and I don’t want Madeline to overhear me. “I kissed her, and she ran
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