A/N And now, for the final chapter of Another Sandlot Tale.
Julia's POV
A week had gone by, and every moment my friends and Benny were there for me. "Benny, thank you." I said, for the thousandth time. He smiled as he pulled me into a hug.
"You don't have to thank me anymore. Let's just go play some ball." He said, grabbing my hand. We walked to the sandlot, and all the others were there. Sandy and Yeah-Yeah were sitting very close together, and Benny and I had a bet going. I bet that they would be together before the end of the summer, and Benny said that it wouldn't be 'til the end of the year.
"Hey you two, are we gonna play ball, or are you just gonna make kissy faces at each other all day?" Ham yelled at me and Benny. I rolled my eyes as Benny replied,
"Shut your mouth Ham, and let's start the game!" I sat and watched for awhile before Bertram called me into the game.
It was sunset, probably around seven-forty when we heard a dog barking. It interrupted the game and a huge dog ran out onto the field. The girls gasped as the dog turned its attention on me. It ran up and tackled me to the ground with slobbery kisses.
"Hercules!" all the boys yelled, running over and pulling the dog off me.
Benny helped me up and I burst out laughing. I pet the dog behind the ears as it came up to me again.
"Julia, meet the Beast." Smalls introduced me to the dog. My jaw dropped in disbelief.
"This is the sweetie that chased Benny all over?"
"Yeah-Yeah, it is!" I don't think I have to tell you who said that.
"Aw, he's so adorable!" I said as the Beast jumped back up onto me. He almost knocked me to the ground again, but Benny pulled him off of me.
"Oh my goodness! Are you okay?" Wendy asked as the girls came running up.
"Yeah, he's just a puppy." I said with a shrug.
"He's far from a puppy." Wendy said taking a step back.
"It's alright, he won't hurt you." Squints said to Wendy. She just nodded.
"We better take him back to Mr. Mertle." Bertram and Ham took him back while the rest of us headed out. Squints walked Wendy home, while Yeah-Yeah walked Sandy home. Smalls, Benny and I all walked together. Once the others were out of ear shot I asked Smalls and Benny,
"When did Wendy and Squints get so close?"
"Squints took her out last Friday." Smalls stated. I stared at him in shock. "No seriously, he did." Smalls said again.
"Wow, I didn't know that."
"I only know because I saw them. Hey, I guess I'll see you guys tomorrow." Smalls said, running off to his house. I said "Later" as he ran off.
"Hey, wanna go up to the cliff?" Benny asked as we came to our houses.
"You couldn't have asked when we were passing it?" I asked with a smile
"Not with Smalls there." He took a step closer, and I agreed to go.
When we got there, we were just in time to see the sunset. "Julia?" Benny asked, breaking the silence.
"Mmh?" I responded.
"Do… do you like me?" He said slowly. I gave him a look before saying,
"No Benny, I don't like you at all. I just hang out with you all the time for the heck of it." I said sarcastically. He sighed and gave me a look.
"I'm being serious." He stated.
"Of course Benny! Of course I like you." I said, kissing his cheek.
"Enough to be my girlfriend?" he asked nervously. I smiled and shook my head yes. He let out a sigh of relief and smiled.
"So, does this mean that we're officially a couple?" I asked with a smirk.
"Yes…" He drawled out, leaning in and kissing me. I laughed and looked back out across the town.
"I'm going back home in October to see my dad's family. I wish I had more time." I said sadly.
"Don't worry, summer's only just begun. We've got forever ahead of us."
"Benny Rodriguez, I think I'm in love with you." I smiled at him.
"I know I'm in love with you." He replied, returning the smile.
"Well then Rodriguez, I think this is going to be an awesome summer…"
FIN 3
So, kind of a crappy ending, but, hey, I tried. Please review and tell me what you think! I love you all! PEACE OUT!
Sincerely,
Ro Mance