When the server finally handed over Seth’s towering mocha sundae and Derek’s minimalist scoop of sea salt caramel, they retreated to their usual booth in the back. For a moment, the noise of the shop faded.
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Seth Peterson leaned against the counter, his broad shoulders casting a shadow over the freezer display. He was the kind of guy who looked like he’d been born in a football jersey—all easy smiles and effortless confidence. Beside him, Derek Shaw was his polar opposite: lean, sharp-eyed, and perpetually restless, his fingers drumming a rhythmic beat against the wood. When the server finally handed over Seth’s towering
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They’d been best friends since middle school, a duo held together by a shared love for the game and a competitive streak that extended even to their ice cream choices. As they waited for their order, the bell above the door chimed, and a wave of their teammates flooded in, the quiet shop suddenly erupting into the chaotic energy of teenage boys with high metabolisms.
"You think we’ve actually got a shot at state this year?" Derek asked, his voice lower, the bravado slipping for a second.
"I’m telling you, Peterson," Derek said, nodding toward the menu board. "The 'Midnight Mocha' is a trap. It’s too much for a Monday."