AN: Here's another chapter. It's Bella this time. Enjoy.
Disclaimer: Sadly, I only own the plot.
For the Love of the Game-Chapter 8
I just wanted the game to pass by quickly. I wanted all these screaming girls to leave. They quickly got on my nerves. It probably had to do with the fact that Edward was always smiling and looking over here. That didn't help, for sure. I wanted to meet Edward Cullen and a part of me wanted it to happen right now, not later, now. I wanted to get his autograph. Or maybe more. What do I know? He could want to get to know me in the same way that I want to get to know him. I wanted to stay sitting in my seat and reminisce on another Opening Day. Part of me wishes my dad was here to enjoy it with me, but if he was then I might not get to meet Edward.
The next few innings went by quickly. I was really happy about that. Soon the game would be over and I could enjoy the silence of the stadium after a crazy game like today has been. Edward was doing a great job out in center field and every time he did something amazing he would look in the general direction of my section to find me on my feet clapping and screaming, cheering for him and him alone. Man, it really seems like I'm in love or dating him, when in reality I'm not. I'm just a fan who could be one of those things, but they would take time. Time that I wasn't sure Edward had. How could he be dedicated to having a relationship with me (or anyone else for that matter) when he was gone for most of the year? If things worked out the way I had been dreaming about them then I would find out. Until then I could only wonder.
When he was up to bat again, I could tell he was concentrating on something. I think he wanted to get on base again. I wouldn't care if he struck out, but I guess he had other plans. When his at bat started I could tell he was taking a more relaxed approach at the plate. He was letting the pitches come to him and he was not being as aggressive. He ended up hitting the ball into the gap in center field and got a double. Emmett McCarty scored him in three batters later.
I sat there just thinking. Did I even have a chance of dating Edward? I wish. There were so many things that kept running through my mind and no matter what I always doubted myself. I made myself seem like I wasn't good enough for him and that I never would be good enough, but he was clearly making it known to me that he wanted something to do with me. He made it seem like I was more than just some fan he was flirting with. He was flirting with me for a reason. I don't know what that reason was, but I would find out at some point.
I ended up pulling out my phone, checking the time and noticed that my closest friend Angela would probably be on lunch right now, so I decided to call her and talk to her about the situation. I was in need of another girl's perspective on this situation. She was in a committed relationship with her boyfriend of 5 years. He was going to propose this summer, I helped him pick out her ring. She would give me the best advice, I know it.
"Hey Ang."
"Bella? Aren't you at the game?"
"Yeah, but I really need to talk to you about something."
"Okay Bells. What is it?"
"You know how my favorite baseball player is Edward Cullen?"
"Yeah, who doesn't." We both laughed.
"Well, he saw me during batting practice and then he came out and was playing catch with Jasper Whitlock and he kept glancing at me. Then when I turned around to head to my seat, I could feel his eyes on me and it kind of gave me the shivers. Then when they were warming up on the field and the game was about to start, he tossed the warm up ball to me and winked. Then he hit a home run and pointed in the direction of my section, which happens to be in center field, and smiled. He's been smiling and looking and winking at me all game. What do I do?"
"That's so cool, Bella. Your favorite baseball player totally has a crush on you."
"But he doesn't know anything about me."
"But maybe he wants to know everything about you. There are so many great things about you and more people than just me and your family need to see that. You're a gorgeous person, you should let him see that about you."
"Ang…I really like him."
"I know you do. That's why when you get his autograph you start some small talk. Get to know him a little bit. Oh wait, you practically know everything about that man. Well give him a chance to get to know you."
"Ang you're the best. Thanks."
"No problem. Now go win your man."
"Bye."
Edward seemed like he was really on his game today. He kept getting on base and he kept making great plays on defense. I was wondering if I was becoming his good luck charm. He continued to smile at me every time he came out on the field. He would even smile after getting hits, but it was general smile, but he was looking in the direction of my section, so I knew they were for me. The ninth inning had come and gone and the Mariners had won. I was really happy, but I just sat in my seat, reveling in the silence of the stadium. I was thinking about all the good times I've had at this park and how many more are likely to happen. I was also thinking about Edward and what it would be like to meet him. I didn't even notice anyone approach me.
