“How was the bowling?" Madeline asked as I approached her, and I could already tell something was up since, for the first time in like ever, she didn't greet me with a big smile or jump into my arms all giddy.
“Eh," I said, holding out my arms because I needed her in them already. “Rusty as s**t. Came in last all three times."
“Who'd you bowl with?"
“Nolan and Xavier," I said, pulling her to me by the waist, since she still hadn't greeted me the way I was used to. “Quino's in Radcliffe with my dad and grandma."
She was stiff but gave in, staring up at me. “Hang out with any girls?"
“No, babe," I said, trying to smile with confidence. “We ran into a few as we walked out, stopped and talked with them for a minute just outside the place, right as your mom got there." I raised a brow so s
