Disclaimer: I do not own JONAS.

A/N: Still struggling with this story. And need to stop writing scenes where Macy plays sports because I know very little about them. Why can't Disney have a character obsessed with 19th Century American Literature? On the plus side, chapter six is done. Now I just have to write four and five cause otherwise the one I wrote won't make any sense. But I refuse to not finish a story once I start it, so it will be done eventually even if it kills me.

Dedication: To LittleRedOne because I am so thrilled she's back. Did you all read her Joe/Macy friendship story Weightless? If you haven't, you should!

As Frankie sat in the bleachers at Horace Mantis, he couldn't help but smile. The sun was shining, the hot dogs were almost as good as Kevin had promised, and his oldest brother had been attentively watching Macy Misa's every move. At this rate, he wasn't even going to have to do anything – he could just sit back and enjoy the game.

Except Ellie had a different plan.

"I think he likes her," she leaned over and whispered.

"I know," Frankie replied distractedly, more interested in watching the shortstop's fielding. He wanted to figure out how she scooped the ball up and threw it to first base so quickly. It would really help him out during recess if he could get it down. "We're pretty much home free."

"Frankie," she said sternly, "liking someone and dating them are two different things. Didn't you tell me that Joe and Stella like each other? Just because he likes her doesn't mean he's going to do anything about it."

He frowned; she had a point – a point that certainly sucked some of the fun out of his afternoon. "Fine," he pouted. "What do you think we should do?"

"Well, why don't we get Kevin to talk about Macy to sort of make sure he likes her first."

"Then what?"

"Uhm… ice cream?"

He turned and looked at her incredulously. "Ice cream? How's that a plan?"

"We can ask Kevin to take us to ice cream after the game and invite Macy along. That's sort of like a date, right?"

"Plus you and I get ice cream. Sorry I doubted you; you're brilliant!"

"Thank you," she replied proudly. Pausing, she added, "Which of us should bring up Macy?"

"Since it was your idea, I nominate you."

Ellie stuck her tongue out at him, but turned and smiled at Kevin before saying, "Wow, Macy is amazing!"

"She is," Kevin agreed with his eyes still on the brunette who was currently warming up for her turn at bat.

Ellie tried again. "Does she play any other sports?"

"Macy?" Kevin asked. "She pretty much plays every sport you can think of. And she's good at all of them. You should see her spike a ball in volleyball. She's graceful but deadly. Sort of like a lioness, but without the fur."

Frankie grinned when his friend shot him a disbelieving look. She still hadn't quite gotten used to Kevin's random animal references. "Hey, Kevin," he said, figuring Ellie had suffered enough for the cause. "Do you think maybe you could take us to ice cream after?"

"I don't know," his brother said hesitantly. "I'm not sure Ellie's mom will want her to eat sweets before dinner."

"How about I call?" Ellie asked quickly. "I bet she'll let me count that hot dog as dinner this once."

Frankie saw Kevin's forehead crease with worry. "I don't want her to think I'm irresponsible – letting you fill up on junk food."

"It's okay, Kevin. I'll make sure to let her know it wasn't your idea," she promised. "Can I borrow your phone?"

At that moment, Macy stepped up to bat, and Kevin absentmindedly handed Ellie the phone, totally intent on the girl at the plate. Frankie watched in awe as she hit a triple, sliding into third just in front of a throw from the right fielder.

"My mom says it's okay this once," Ellie said happily, handing Kevin back his phone. "She'll give you some money when you drop me off."

Before either Frankie or Kevin could respond, a teammate hit a single, sending Macy home for a run that put Horace Mantis in the lead. The three of them stood up in the stands screaming and clapping for her. After a few more outs, the game was over. Frankie and Ellie practically dragged Kevin down the bleachers to get to Macy before she headed for the locker room. They were afraid if they didn't get to her quickly Kevin might make them go to ice cream before they could talk to her; he was taking his babysitting duties very seriously.

"Wow, Macy," Ellie gushed when they finally found the teen on the field. "You were great. I mean Kevin had told us that you were totally amazing, but hearing it isn't the same as seeing it."

Frankie saw Macy and Kevin both blush at Ellie's pronouncement, which he took as his cue to initiate the next part of the plan. "Yeah, thanks for inviting us. It was really fun." He paused and opened his eyes wide, trying to make it look like he had just had a brilliant idea. "Hey, we're going to ice cream now. Do you want to come?"

He saw her eyes flicker over to Kevin, like she wanted to see if he wanted her to come. Frankie was worried for a moment, but his brother rose to the occasion, saying, "We'd love to have you come with us."

Macy bit her lip before replying, "I really want to, but I have to go to the locker room and change and stuff. It usually takes me at least twenty minutes."

Frankie felt his heart drop. Kevin was in super-babysitter mode, so there was no way that he was going to make Ellie wait that long. Fortunately the curly-haired eight-year old stepped in, "I've never been to a high school before. Maybe Kevin could show me around while you change."

"Sure," Kevin said enthusiastically.

"Are you positive that's okay?" Macy asked.

Frankie and Ellie both nodded furiously, and Kevin smiled at her. "How about we meet in the parking lot in about twenty minutes?"

As Macy stood smiling back at Kevin, Frankie wondered if they were ever going to make it to ice cream. The two teens seemed perfectly content to just stand there smiling at each other. Fortunately, Macy's coach called for her, breaking them out of their weird moment.

"So I'll see you soon," Macy said before turning and sprinting after her team.

Kevin stood there watching her leave until Ellie piped up, "Can you show me where the lockers are?"

Shaking his head a little like he was trying to clear his head, Kevin turned to the little girl next to him and said, "Sure. Let's go. I have the only locker in the school that makes smoothies." He saw Frankie and Ellie's eyes light up and added, "But we'll have to try it out another day. You can't have ice cream and smoothies."

"I thought you said Kevin was the fun brother," Ellie muttered.

"Big brother Kevin is fun. Ellie's babysitter Kevin is BORING!" He replied.

Kevin stopped and looked at them. "You know I'm standing next to you and can hear what you're saying, right?" When neither of them answered, he started to look panicked. "Wait, you can see me, right? I'm not invisible, am I?"

Frankie was all for playing up the opportunity and seeing how long they could make Kevin think he was invisible, but Ellie sighed and said, "No, Kevin. We can see you. Let's go see the lockers."

After a short, but fairly dull tour of the school, the three of them headed to the parking lot to meet Macy. She was already there, and it looked like she had rushed to be on time. Her wet hair was pulled back in a ponytail, and she was wearing Horace Mantis sweats.

"All ready," she chirped happily as they approached her.

"Did you drive today, or do you want to come with us?" Kevin asked. Frankie hoped that she needed a rise so it would be more like a date – minus the two eight year olds tagging along. But if he and Ellie sat in the back and were really quiet, maybe they'd forget about them.

"I'd love a ride," Macy answered smiling.

Frankie grinned as they headed to Kevin's car. His brother opened the door for both Macy and Ellie, earning him smiles from both girls. After everyone was safely buckled, Kevin pulled out of the parking lots and headed down the road to Mason's Ice Cream Parlor, which made the best ice cream in town.

It was pretty crowded when they arrived, but Kevin managed to grab them a booth in the back. Frankie peeked around his menu to watch Kevin and Macy, and he had to bite his lip to keep from laughing. The two teens kept sneaking glances at each other, blushing whenever the other one caught them. It was both cute and nauseating.

"So what is everyone having?" Macy finally asked.

"Peppermint ice cream with extra chocolate sauce and no whipped cream," Ellie said. "My usual."

"Strawberry with strawberry sauce, extra whipped cream and a cherry," Frankie added. He liked going to ice cream with Ellie because if they forgot and gave her whipped cream, she'd offer it to him.

"Chocolate ice cream with butterscotch and marshmallow sauce, whipped cream, nuts and three cherries," Kevin replied.

Macy's eyes went wide. "You like butterscotch and marshmallow too? I thought I was the only one."

"Are you kidding? I love them!"

"I've never tried it with chocolate, though. Just vanilla," Macy admitted.

"How about you try a bite of mine to see if you like it," Kevin suggested. Frankie saw Macy nod her head happily. It was so obvious that the two teens liked each other that it took all his self-control to keep from blurting it out right then, but he knew his brother would kill him if he did that.

After they ordered, Macy got up to take Ellie to the bathroom so his friend could wash her hands, and Frankie waited until he was pretty sure they were out of ear-shot before announcing, "Just tell her you like her or ask her out or something!"

"What?" Kevin asked in shock.

"Macy. You obviously like each other. Please just ask her out."

His oldest brother looked around nervously before saying, "I don't like Macy."

"Kevin, your voice just got all weird and high like it does when you lie. Plus you two have been making stupid googly-eyes at each other all afternoon. It's making me sick, and I'm not going to be able to enjoy my ice cream if you keep it up."

"I can't ask her out," Kevin said miserably. "What if she doesn't like me?"

Narrowing his eyes, Frankie replied, "Don't be a Joe."

Before Kevin could answer, Macy and Ellie arrived, ending the discussion. Frankie hoped that he had given his brother the encouragement needed to make his move, but he wasn't sure. As the waitress brought their ice cream, Ellie leaned over, "Do you think he's going to ask her?"

Frankie just shrugged and dug into his sundae. He had tried, and he certainly wasn't going to let his brother's love life spoil a perfectly good dessert.

"So Macy, do you like to watch sports or just play them?" Ellie asked after taking a huge bite from her ice cream.

"I love anything to do with sports," Macy said. "My dad and I spend most of Sunday watching sports together."

"That's cool," Ellie replied. "Have you ever been to a professional game?"

Macy shook her head. "Not yet. It's just so expensive. But I've always wanted to go to a Yankees game."

"My grandpa took me once," Ellie said. "It was so much fun!"

Ellie had just presented Kevin with the perfect opportunity, and he was letting it pass by; Frankie kicked his brother and gestured towards Macy.

"Ouch! Why'd you do that?" Kevin asked indignantly.

"Did you hear Macy? She's always wanted to go to a Yankee's game," Frankie said pointedly.

"Oh! I could take you to one," Kevin said eagerly.

"You don't have to," Macy replied shyly, looking down at her ice cream. "I wasn't trying to hint for an invitation or anything."

"I know," Kevin said quickly. "I didn't think you were. But I would really like to take you to a game." He gulped before adding, "Maybe it could be like a date."

She looked up at him and smiled, "I'd like that."

The two were so engrossed in each other that they didn't even notice Frankie and Ellie high-five across from them.

"We're good," Frankie whispered.

"We're lucky," Ellie corrected him. "They already liked each other. All they needed was a little push. They aren't all going to be that easy."

"Why not?" Frankie wanted this thing to be over quickly. Romance was boring, and he was ready for the expected perks to begin. "Kevin and Macy only took one day. We should be done by the end of the week."

"You're delusional," Ellie replied, going back to her ice cream.

"Am not!" He didn't want to admit that he wasn't sure exactly what that meant.

"We don't even have a girl for Nick," she pointed out. "And since you refuse to go with my girl-off-the-street plan, that isn't going to happen overnight."

"You've been spending too much time with fun-sucking, Babysitter Kevin," Frankie grumbled, earning him a glare from his friend. "How about we enjoy this victory and worry about the other two tomorrow."

"Sounds fair. I don't want you to spoil my ice cream with your grumpiness." Ellie took a huge bit of her sundae and ended up with chocolate sauce running down her chin. Both kids started to giggle as Frankie handed her a napkin.

"Nice job on the sports question," he said, wanting to make sure she wasn't really upset with him.

"I am sort of brilliant, aren't I?"

Frankie rolled his eyes at her, but he grinned and silently agreed with her, thinking that he had way better taste in girls than his brothers.