Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Batter Up (EJ/BJ)
Before y'all kill me, I apologize for my lack of updating. I'm only on my computer for school purposes, so technically I'm supposed to be doing my homework but here I am for you guys!
I need to read about the Benson boys again so only expect Steve, Tony, and Bill for a while.
PLEASE NOTE: I do not play baseball therefore my knowledge may be incorrect. Some of my friends play baseball so I'm basing my knowledge from watching their games… but just beware.
EDDIE'S POV:
"Ladies I don't have all day!" I yelled up the stairs, as I tossed the baseball between one hand to the other. I heard a couple of calls and door slams, but I just ignored my sisters. Staring at the staircase expectantly, I sighed in relief as two pairs of feet pounded the stairs.
"Finally," I exclaimed as I shouted to Mom and Dad that we were going over to the Hatfords'.
Beth rolled her eyes, muttering something along the lines of "exaggeration much."
Caroline wrapped a scarf around her neck as we headed out the door, leaves of purple, brown, and red blowing beside us.
Ringing the doorbell to the Hatford's, Peter's head appeared at the window by the door. "It's them! THE GIRLS!" I could faintly hear his yells as he suddenly disappeared from sight while shoving a cookie into his mouth as Beth and I chuckled.
"What pizza, Peter? We never ordered Pizza!" Jake, definitely.
"Peter talk when you're mouth is clean! That's disgusting!" Josh?
"Did you just SPIT on me?" Came a familiar voice, but I couldn't quite catch it. Caroline gasped, pressing her ear to the door.
"Tony Benson," She stated as I quickly pulled her off. Wouldn't want the door suddenly opening.
There were more shouts as I knocked on the door, but it quickly died down as the door flung open. Jake opened his mouth to speak but nothing came out as we made eye contact. Pulling a little on my baseball cap, I shot him a half-smile.
"Oh. It's you," Josh said as I glared at him. Although I don't think he saw it considering the fact his eyes were on Beth.
"Eddie," Jake said bitterly, as his head popped up from beside Josh.
I gave him a sickly sweet smile, "That's my name. Don't wear it out."
"Hey it's Eddie!" A few cheers came from inside as Tony and Steve Benson came into view. I gave them each a smile and a nod, before Jake coughed.
"What are you doing here?" Jake mumbled, as he straightened up from peering around the door.
"Let's play ball."
"Well I'm up for it." My eyes traveled over to Steve and I grinned at him.
"Count me in," Steve replied before heading towards the garage door.
"Whatever, I have a ton of stuff to do," I watched as his eyes scanned over my sisters before they turned towards the direction of his brothers. "And on second thought, I'll be out." Was he trying to set Josh and Beth up?
"Where's Wally?" The question popped right out of my mouth as Caroline's eyes widened.
"Gone," Came Josh's reply as he gave Beth a quick once-over before he composed himself.
"Er… I mean, he's down at the school's theatre for some fall play thing. Apparently tryouts are next week or whatever and he's dying to go," Josh explained the tips of his ears turning pink.
"Seriously, a fall play?! I have to go!" Caroline piped up. She was practically radiating with joy.
"Well then you should go," Beth smiled at Caroline as she glanced back at us. Jake, Steve, and Tony were now out on the porch with a baseball bat, mitts, and balls.
"Actually, Caroline I'll walk you there," She replied quickly as she waved goodbye at us. She had probably realized Josh was the only one left.
"Wait! Um… I mean, I don't play baseball," Josh said as she shoved his hands into his pockets.
"We've already established that," I said to him as he in return, shot me a glare.
"What I mean is, I'll walk with you and Caroline down to the school. I should probably check on Wally anyways," Josh suggested as he took a step forward.
"No, no, no," Beth urged as she took a slight step back. "I'll go check on him, you should watch the house."
"Because the house will run away," Josh raised his eyebrows as he mimicked a girl picking up her dress and taking awkward horse gallop skips. I cracked up a bit.
"Are you making fun of me?" Beth glared at him as he put his hands up in surrender.
"No, I was simply trying to be Will Ferrell." He said giving a sheepish smile as he reached behind the door.
"Trying would be the key word," Caroline told him as Josh huffed and locked the Front door. Rolling his eyes, he grabbed Beth's hand and together they walked off with Caroline towards the bridge. Steve and Tony whistled and cheered as they walked, which made Josh drop his grip on Beth and awkwardly shove his hands into his pockets.
Well.
"Still the Whomper?" Steve teased, as I rolled my eyes. We had just entered the field and were currently walking towards the diamond.
"Steve and I are just gonna catch the ball when Eddie hits so don't expect us to save you from a kiss or anything," Tony winked as Jake glared at them. I threw a baseball at Tony's head but he turned around and caught it with his mitt. He blew me a kiss, cackling after as the brothers jogged out onto the field.
Rolling my eyes at them I walked over to home plate and stretched out a little as Jake followed my actions.
"So how's it feel to be back?" He asked after a moment of silence.
"It's nice, yeah. It just feels complete here again, you know?"
"Yeah, I definitely do."
"Ready for school?" I cringed at his question and he chuckled. Picking up my bat I gave a few practice swings.
"Let's not talk about that. Come on, you ready?"
"Yeah hand on a sec," Josh said as he rolled his ankles and wrists in circular motions.
He winked at me, and I blushed a little as he grinned. We stared at each other for a while, my eyes mesmerized by the blueness of his.
"LET'S GO LOVEBIRDS!" Steve yelled from a distance.
Startled, we both jumped and I swear Jake's cheeks turned red. I quickly slipped on my helmet so my cheeks weren't visible to Jake.
Jake said something but I just gave him a nod as if I were listening. Was Jake even capable of blushing? Well Josh is but- I shook my head as an object whizzed by me and it slammed into the fence behind me. I stood up and jumped around a little, before getting back into my batting position.
"A little rusty, aren't we," Jake teased, as I pretended to wave off his comments. He only laughed.
"Whatever you say," he chuckled as I pretended to gasp. Although I wasn't sure if he could see me.
"I'll have you know I played back in Ohio! You just weren't around to see," I shot at him. Well no duh he wasn't around Eddie.
"ANYDAY NOW!" This time it was Tony.
I pretended to cough, and quickly glanced at Jake was looking at me uncomfortably.
"Ready?" He asked, his cheeks a cute shade of red. EDDDDDDIIIIEEEEEE!
"Er... yeah." I quickly replied, so I couldn't change my mind. I kept my eyes on the ball as it traveled towards me at a quick speed.
Crack!
I swung, watching as the ball sailed high over Jake's head. Hey, look! We have the same colored baseball hat!
Eddie. RUN. I quickly flung my bat down in a way where I wouldn't hand chucked it too hard to break it and broke off into a sprint. My feet glided across the diamond, hitting each base right in the middle.
I smiled, this was the life.
"Nice one, Ed." Jake grinned at me as my feet hit Home. I took off my helmet smiling at him.
I switched places with Jake, putting on my own glove as Tony decided to become the catcher with Steve out back in the field. Jake did a few practice swings before Steve decided to run all the way in to 2nd base. I cracked up.
"HEY!" Jake yelled, as he pointed his bat towards Steve.
"ALRIGHT!" Steve yelled back, before taking some steps back to where he had stood when I was batting. He had his hands up in surrender but he too was laughing.
"MUCH BETTER!" Jake shouted, before putting on his helmet and glancing at me, chucking slightly.
"Alright, Jakey." I said, smirking. "Batter's up."
His cheeks instantly turned red, but he didn't say anything. He just narrowed his eyes at me before setting his eyes on the ball.
Crack!
Hey guys! I'm trying to update at least once a week since homework and basketball will be taking up most of my time.
Anyways I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter!
Wally and Caroline will not be dating but will be teaming up and becoming best friends. I can't have them date since they're only in 5th grade and the story will be written horribly if they date. I'm really sorry but it's just hard to write in their point of view for me. Later I'm going to have Josh play basketball (but using terms that won't be too complicated) just to let you guys know.
I want to know what you guys want to happen next! Because what's a story without drama?
xoxo, Kit
Song of the Update (new theme yay!): Classic by MKTO
