The Summer Things Fell Apart and Back Again

by KMPcool

This is a story comprised of scenes, each 100 words or less. The sandlot boys have a new team member who isn't who he says he is. When secrets are discovered things fall apart, and Benny just can't run fast enough. It falls back together as they grieve. Rated T for suicide.

21. Moving on with Mary

"Don't worry so much, you'll do fine Smalls. 'Sides it ain't like she's evil." Benny assured him

"I don't know Benny," Scotty said.

"You'll be fine, you've known her how long?" Benny asked.

"Almost as long as you," Scotty admitted, blushing slightly.

"Exactly, I bet she's twice as nervous as you," Benny said.

"Really?" Scotty perked up.

"Really Smalls," He said.

"She's smart, and nice, and wonderful," Scotty babbled.

"And lucky," Benny said. It was covered by the team shouting "And a babe!"

And she was, Benny had tried to find something wrong with Mary, but drew a blank.