HAZEL
I find Asher shirtless in the backyard of the house. This is where the real party is. Most of the rugby guys are cheering him on as he balances his hands on a keg and lifts his weight off the ground.
He’s chugging a ridiculous amount of beer. This is how he spots me—hanging upside down. His eyes widen with pleasure at the sight of me. He spits out the hose and drops back down to his feet, all thoughts of alcohol forgotten.
“Hazel! Baby!” He throws his arms up in the air. Behind him, Clay finally notices Kelly. His eyes light up with happiness at the sight of her. He crosses the lawn and pulls me into his arms, kissing her in front of everyone.
I shift away from them, gravitating towards Asher, who’s got his arms wide open for me. I step into them, allowing him to squeeze me in a
