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Brandon and I sat in awkward silence for longer than I expected. A few times, I tried to start a conversation about school or movies, but he didn't have much to say. I was hoping that my insistence on bringing him with me didn't ruin the friendship we'd just started. It wasn't until I noticed the jacket of a man making his way down the aisle to go to the restroom (something I refused to think about as I was sure I'd instantly have to go myself) and commented, "Man, the Chiefs sure aren't off to a very good start this year."

"Excuse me?" Brandon asked, as if I'd just called his mother a name. "Just because they haven't quite gotten their defense together yet doesn't mean they can't turn things around."