Chapter: 9
I close my eyes, praying again; I don't want to get hurt or make an ass of myself. I take a deep breath and swing as the ball comes my way. I'm shocked that the ball did not hit me. In fact, I hit it.
"Bella, go ... run the bases!"
I look to see Edward, my dad, the crowd, and the whole Mariner's team waving their hands for me to run. I chuckle and run. I make it past first base and see the White Sox player running way down in the right-hand corner of the field. I round second and third, hearing the chants of the crowd saying run. I hear people yelling to slide as I near home. As the White Sox player gets near, he reaches out, and I duck under his arm. I touch home plate and the umpire shouts safe. I jump with my hand in the air as everyone cheers; well apart from the player who glares at me.
"She did it! Here's a check for ten thousand dollars."
I make my way back up to Charlie, in shock. "You did great, kid. Did you see the look on James Hunter's face when you beat him to home plate? That was a Kodak moment."
I shake my head. "Yeah, it was fun. I just can't believe I did it."
Charlie gives me a hug and ruffles my hair. Charlie and I watch as the team sets up and starts to play. I jump up and cheer when Edward's called up to bat.
James Hunter pitches the ball and hits Edward in the head. Most of the crowd jumps to their feet shouting at Hunter. I look and see Edward still on the ground. I feel this pull to go to him.
"Hey, kid, where you going?" I look at Charlie and point to Edward. "I know you do first aid for little league, which is ironic since you're the one who gets hurt, but the team has a medic. See." He points. "Besides, he's getting up now." Turning my head, I look toward Edward and see him make his way to first base.
Charlie and I watch the rest of the game. It's surprising, but this was Edward's worse game ever. He has been hit twice and never scored or hit the ball.
Most of the crowd is blaming James Hunter, since he was the pitcher who hit Edward twice. Of course, there is some sort of rivalry between them anyway. Edward doesn't seem hurt, so I feel better.
Charlie and I make our way to this place called Slugger's that Emmett invited him to. I'm glad to go—maybe I will see Edward again.
"Remember, kid, no drinking."
I look at Charlie and nod my head.
"Remember, I see and hear everything. Here's a twenty, come find me if you get bored."
I nod and head off to the side where there are some games.
A/N: Well it seems Bella's luck is changing. Edward's doesn't seem to be fairing well though. Who else thinks Charlie is funny and awesome?
