Cheryl “What are you? You think ten times faster than the average human,” Gavin teased, laughing.“I mean, Gavin’s the OG chess player, and you’re over here whooping his ass,” Isaac added with a grin.I shrugged. It wasn’t exactly news to me. I’d always been like this, though it mostly went unnoticed unless I was in school. And chess? I’d played it alone more times than anyone could believe.“I’ve mastered the art and craft of chess, Gavin,” I said confidently, moving my knight to capture his last bishop, even though it meant losing my knight in return.“Ahh, I see what you did there.” He stroked his chin thoughtfully.Somehow, I’d gotten used to Mr. Han’s friends. Therapy helped, of course, but their constant presence also made them feel less like strangers. Still, I could see Gavin’s gears turning, considering his next move. If he used his queen to take my knight, he’d lose her to my rook.Instead, he moved his king.“I’ve tried not to admit this, but I like you,” I said, taking my
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