exactly in Emoryville do you live?” Andrew asked, looking at Patrick with curiosity.
Patrick hesitated for a moment before replying, “I live in Emeryville, actually. That’s where I’m from.”
Andrew’s eyes widened in surprise. “Really? I had no idea. I didn’t mean anything by what I said. I just get caught up in the school rivalry sometimes.”
“It’s okay,” Patrick reassured him. “I understand. But just because we’re from rival towns doesn’t mean we can’t be friends, right?”
Andrew smiled and nodded. “You’re right, Pat. I’m sorry for what I said. Let’s just enjoy working together and not let where we’re from get in the way.” From that day on, Patrick and Andrew’s friendship grew even stronger, despite the rivalry between their towns.