ROYCE

At precisely 1 PM, the team was complete. Nelly and I were the last ones to arrive at the Racing Track. Rico, Santi, Leo, and Andi were already in their racer suits. Well prepared for our scheduled Sunday drag racing practice. "Guys, you know my girlfriend, right?" I said as we joined the group patiently waiting for us. Nelly's hand entwined with mine.

"How could we forget?" Rico was quick to answer.

"Hi, Nelly," Andi and Leo said in unison and raised a hand in greetings.

"Hi, guys," Nelly responded as she pressed her lips in a thin line. She's still a little shy around my friends.

"Sweet..." I...