Chapter 4 Marcus is not an early riser by habit, but it’s especially difficult on mornings after a long night out, and last night most definitely counts as a very long night. Ajay had been insistent that Marcus match him, drink for drink, including an ill-advised game of vodka pong. Sebastian had spent most of the night with his arm around Marcus’ shoulders, peppering him with movie quotes and laughing at Marcus’ snarky responses. Marcus is still confused by Sebastian’s behavior. All of the football players seem to have their fair share of groupies and hangers-on, but Sebastian and Ajay have the most by far. Marcus understands why Ajay had shrugged them off all night after a friendly hello, choosing instead to let an increasingly belligerent Blair balance coasters, tissue boxes, sneakers

