Page 79 of Cross Check

I forgot how exhausting vigorous skating is when you haven’t done it in a while.

Me

I bet you kicked their asses.

AG

I gave them a fair shot.

How are you?

Me

I’m great! We have four days off!!!

AG

How did you all swing that?!

Me

Perks of being a Stanley Cup champion ;)

I’m doing another sign language lesson with Hudson right now!

AG

I know I said it before, but it’s worth saying again.

It’s really special that you’re learning sign language too.

I think that’s the coolest thing in the world.

You’re so interesting.

Me

Interesting is always an ambiguous compliment.

AG

I meant it in a good way. I promise.

You’re an onion. Lots of layers to you, Everett.

Me

I’m more than a pretty face who can hit a hockey puck really well, Green.

AG

Yeah. You are. Especially in your crop top!

What else are you doing with your days off?

Me

Not a lot on the agenda, which is fine by me.