I'm planning on doing a short series of scenes where the Cullens play baseball. In this one, it's the summer after Twilight, before New Moon. Bella is human.

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight or there wouldn't be a disclaimer; duh.

While eating my Breakfast, I heard Charlie watching the morning news in the next room. The reporter was giving an enthusiastic weather report. I could see for myself that it was overcast and raining as usual, but the reporter did mention something interesting, "We have a large storm system working its way through. There will be plenty of thunder and lightning…"

Thunder… baseball. I remembered the last time I had been to a baseball game with the Cullens. It had been highly enjoyable before James showed up. I finished my breakfast quickly and washed my dishes as well as Charlie's. Finally, I went back upstairs.

When I pushed open my bedroom door, Edward was on the bed. Smiling I went over to lie down next to him, silently. After a moment he asked, "What are you thinking about?"

I replied without hesitation, "Baseball."

"Oh. The others might play a game this afternoon, but I don't think that we should join them."

"Oh, come on Edward, what are the chances that another coven will show up this time? Has Alice seen anything?"

"No, but I just don't like the risk."

"Edward, I'll be plenty protected and it would be fun. I know you would enjoy it. I promise I'll stay right by Esme."

"Well, maybe a couple of innings…"

"Thanks, Edward." I kissed him quickly and lightly.

He muttered, "I am so selfish." I laughed at that.

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We were the last ones to arrive at the field. Edward left me grudgingly with Esme where I was going to help ump, although I would probably only see a few of the calls.

Edward, Carlisle, and Alice were in the outfield while Jasper, Rosalie, and Emmet were at bat. Alice pitched to Jasper who hit it into left field farther than I could see. Edward took off in a flash and a moment later he reappeared having caught the ball. I cheered him on. He was smiling, clearly enjoying this. It was a good thing we didn't skip.

Soon the three necessary outs were made, but only after Emmet and Rosalie scored a run each.

Jasper pitched to Carlisle first who scored a homerun. Alice managed only a triple, much to my surprise. Now, Edward was up. I cheered for him again. Sure enough he hit a homerun.

We stayed until the end of the game, at which point, Adward wasn't at all disappointed in a close loss.

When I got on his back to leave, I said, "We should come every time there's a storm."