Chapter 2
The Hatford Boys had changed too.
Peter was now 10 years old. He was now learning how to cook and still loved to eat. He had brown hair and blue eyes and was still rather small for his age.
Wally was 13 and had brown hair and blue eyes. He was a little stocky but he had thinned out some. He still enjoyed studying things.
Josh was 14 and had light blonde hair that had gotten longer and bright blue eyes. He still was very into art and was the best artist in school.
Jake was also 14 and had dirty blonde hair and greenish brown eyes. He had gotten taller and was still skinny. He still played baseball but also played basketball, soccer, football, and track.
"They're here!" Peter's cry echoed through the house.
Jake and Wally thundered down the stairs and Josh rose from the couch where he had been drawing. Peter had been watching out the window for the last half hour.
Jake now always wore Nike or Adidas t-shirts, gym shorts, Nike socks, and Vans. He was never seen with out either a Nike cap or baseball cap from his team (only if he was playing a sport that didn't allow it).
Josh would wear plain T-shirts, Dickies shorts, and Converse.
Wally would wear plain t-shirts, Dickies shorts, and Converse.
Peter also would wear plain T-shirts, Dickies shorts, and Converse.
The Malloy girls got out of the car to say hi to the boys they had missed, though they would never admit it.
Eddie would either wear cutoff T-shirts with bright sports bras underneath, or a little nicer tank top or shirt. She almost always wore short shorts if the weather. She also would wear Nike socks and Vans, or Rainbow flip flops. She would also wear her long wavy blonde hair down, in ponytail, or a ponytail. No matter what hairstyle, she always wore a Nike baseball cap or a cap from her team (she only didn't wear it when she was playing a sport that didn't permit it such as basketball or soccer). She would also wear a little makeup that went well with her tan skin and mascara to frame her big greenish brown eyes.
Beth would usually wear a nice flowery top or a camisole with a sweater over. She almost always wore colorful capris or shorts that went to her knees that matched her top. She would also wear either Keds, flats, or Rainbows. Her light blonde hair was usually down held back by a clip or headband. She wore more makeup than Eddie but not too much.
Caroline would either wear a nice flowery top, a camisole with a sweater, or a sundress. She would also wear either capris or shorts that went to her knees. She mostly wore Keds, Toms, flats, or Rainbow sandals. She wore her long straight brown hair in a half ponytail or in a braid. She wore about the same amount of makeup as Beth, not to much but more than Eddie.
"Wow," thought Jake. "Eddie is gorgeous."
"Jake is kinda cute now," thought Eddie.
"Well I can't believe you're back after two years," said Josh breaking the awkward silence with Eddie and Jake staring at each other.
"It's good to be back!" Beth said happily.
"Did you miss me Wally?" Caroline asked dramatically.
"Yeah, like I missed a dentist appointment," said Wally sarcastically, though he had actually missed them.
"I missed you," said Peter, smiling angelically.
"We missed you too Peter. I didn't have anyone to help me with my cookies," said Beth.
"We need to go unpack," said Eddie. "We'll come over once we're done."
With that, the girls lugged their huge suit cases into the big old house that they had missed so much.
