“I think so. It’s slotted for ESPN. Are you guys going to watch?” “Of course, we are.” My mother beams. “We wouldn’t miss it for anything.” “Vee…” My dad sits forward, eyes squinting. “Where are you? That doesn’t look like your apartment.” My eyes dart to Zanders as he walks into the room with a plate in his hand, but he makes sure to stay out of view of the camera. “Uhh,” I hesitate. Regardless of my parents being allowed to know who I’m dating, I don’t want them to. I don’t want my mother to ruin this. “I stayed at a friends’ place last night.” That causes Ryan to choke on his own saliva, knowing I’m full of s**t. I’d pay good money that he knows exactly where I am even though I didn’t tell him. Zanders places my breakfast on the table behind the computer, so no one sees him be

