Chapter four
Amy's Point of View
I woke up the next morning at seven-thirty; this time was way too early for summer. I got up from my bed and walked into the bathroom to shower, then dressed in tan short shorts, white tank top, and my black high tops. I looked at my clock and it was already eight-fifteen. I had to hurry so I shoveled down my cereal and brushed my teeth. I grabbed my baseball mitt and was out the door. I started walking up the street to the sandlot when Benny walked out of his house.
"Good morning, Amy." Benny said as walked with me.
"Good morning, Benny." I replied with a smile.
"Why is your hair damp?" He looked at my not fully dried hair.
"I showered and didn't fully dry it." Gosh, in this heat it'll be dry by the time we get to the sandlot.
"Oh." He didn't say much once I answered him so we walked in silence the rest of the way. I didn't mind, I just liked being with him. I know I just met him and all but I just feel comfortable and secure around him. When we got to the sandlot all the guys were already there in the dugout.
"What took you so long?" Timmy inquired.
"Yeah, what took you so long?" Tommy repeated.
"We're on time you guys are early." Benny said with a devilish smile. Even when his smile wasn't directed at me it still sped up my heart rate.
"Yeah, yeah, so Amy none of us really know much about you." Yeah-Yeah said. I was starting to see why they called him "Yeah-Yeah"
"Well, what is it that you want to know?" I said taking a seat on the bench next to him.
"Anything really." He answered.
"Okay," I saw all the guys looking and listening for me to answer. "Well my full name is Amelia Grace Hale, but I prefer being called Amy. I love baseball, my favorite colors are blue and purple, I love the Beatles and that's about it." I couldn't really think of much to say.
"Really? The Beatles?" Was all Squints could say after I finished.
"Yes, the Beatles." I answered.
"Interesting, well let's play some baseball." Benny said and we left the dugout to play some ball. Of course, I was amazed at how good Benny was at baseball. I know he's going to make the big leagues one day.
We played baseball until the sun started to set and we walked home. Soon, it was just me and Benny walking together.
"I guess I'll see you tomorrow." I said as I walked up my driveway.
"Yeah, I'll see you then." Benny said walking up his driveway too. I took one last glance at him before I walked into my front door.
"Hey honey, I'm glad you're home." My mother chimed from the kitchen. I walked into the living room to find Wendy playing with her blocks.
"Hey kiddo." I said taking a sit on the couch.
"Hi A-meee." She said dragging the last part of my name out. I smiled at how adorable she was.