The Summer Things Fell Apart and Back Again

by KMPcool

This is a story comprised of scenes, each 100 words or less. The sandlot boys have a new team member who isn't who he says he is. When secrets are discovered things fall apart, and Benny just can't run fast enough. It falls back together as they grieve. Rated T for suicide.

1. Aaron

It was hot. The sun was unrelenting just another California day. The boys had been greeted by someone new, a boy they hadn't seen before. He looked familiar, but none of them could place him.

"Are you going out to play ball?"He asked. A few of them nodded. "Can I join you? I'm Aaron by the way," He greeted. His hair was choppy. He was gentle, only took up the minimum amount of space.

The boys turned their backs to Aaron and kept their voices low. After a moment they turned around.

"Sure," One of them delivered the verdict.