It was Dally, Darry, Two Bit and Soda, on one team, and me Johnny Steve and Kristina on the other. They obviously had the advantage with Darry, Soda and Dally but I was a good runner and Johnny and Steve were good on defense, and Kristina is an amazing passer and runner, so I wasn't worried.
We headed up to the vacant lot. Kristina explained why she was back. Her dad was laid off in Philadelphia and his old job has been begging him to come back for years now, so he reluctantly came back. Kristina's dad always made good money, but it never fazed her, she was the least snobby person I knew and the gang liked her a lot. In the beginning I'm sure it was her looks that got they're attention but as you get to know her; her personality is the most amazing thing about her. She's one of those people who look for the good in everyone, whether that's good or bad, I don't know. Some people don't deserve it; some people honestly have no good. And if you're always just seeing the good you don't see the bad. That's how you get used. Sometimes I think way too much for my own good, it's starting to make me pretty cynical.
We reached the lot and flipped a coin. Our team won. We huddled up.
"Okay Stevie, block for me and Johnny and Pony whoever gets opened first you're getting the ball. Sound good? Break"
"I'll try not to hurt you too bad." Dally said lining up on the line of scrimmage with a look of competition on his face.
"Oh gosh, I sure do hope I don't break a nail." Kristina said sarcastically.
((okay I'm completely making this part up because I'm not too sure about the concept of football so if some of this is wrong.. well forgive me lol))
"32..44..HIKE!" and Steve spiked back the ball to Kristina.
Dally immediately went after her but she dodged him easily.
Next, Two Bit but again, no luck.
I ran up to what we considered our end zone. I had Darry covering me but I was faster than he was. I was open.
I saw her reach back and throw the perfect throw. I felt the football in my grip and Darry tackle me to the ground. Touchdown.
I got up and high fived Johnny and noticed Soda and Kristina on the ground laughing.
"Soda, you know you're supposed to tackle me when I still have the ball." She said grinning up at him.
"Yeah..." Soda got that look in his eyes and he just laid there on top of her, and they were just staring at each other.
Oh man I knew that look. I saw him start to lean down and try to kiss her.
"Is that Sandy?" I suddenly said.
Soda jumped up quicker than anything I've ever seen.
What? I didn't see Sandy. Why did I just say that?
"Umm, nevermind it's someone else." I muttered.
"What do you mean nevermind? Is Sandy here?" Soda said looking around. Sandy is Soda's ex girlfriend. He loved her with everything he had but she suddenly disappeared to Florida, we don't know why.
"Who's Sandy?" Kristina asked cautiously and slowly got up.
"No... no one, lets just get back to the game." Soda said giving me a weird look.
I guess she knew not to push the subject, with the mention of Sandy, Soda got a fiery look in his eye. It was kind of creepy.
We ended up barely winning the game 21-20. We weren't too good when it came to defense but we scored everytime on offense. Kristina let them keep there 15 dollars.
"You keep that for the poker, Two Bit" she said grinning evilly.
"You dig okay, baby." He replied winking.
