The Big Game and a Date

The Pirates field was filled with people watching. After both of the teams were warmed up and done practicing, Jacob Vandeborne called Colin up to the pitchers mound for what he liked to call a 'pre-game talk'.

"So Porter, I see you were so desperate you got your little girlfriend to play for you?"

"Jacob, shes good! So shut up!"

"Oh ya? Porter, I thought better of you to put a girl out there! But hey you but Ollie out there to so I cant be too surprised."

"Yea? Well we-"

"Save your comebacks Colin, we are going to kick your asses in this game today. You shouldve known that by now. I mean you guys practically play in a junk yard. What do you call it? The Sandlot?"

"Were going to win and you know it Vandeborne so shut your mouth!"

"Are you so sure Porter? That youre going to win?"

"Damn strait Im sure."

"Are you so sure youd be willing to bet on it? But Im not so sure that youd want to seeing on that betting is how your poor daddy lost all his money."

"What do you want to bet huh!"

"A date with the Miller girl"

"FINE!" Colin walked back to the dugout.

While Colin and Jacob were talking Ollie went up to Erin and said, "Hey, lemme warn you."

"About what?" she asked

"Well during games especially against the Pirates, Colin can sometimes do things or say things that he doesnt mean. K? So just watch what you do."

"Thanks Ollie, but I think Ill be alright.

Colins team got to hit first. The first three outs were by Ollie, Kyle, and Tommy.

Then The Pirates were up, they only scored one run.

By the 9th inning, the score was tied. Erin was up to bat, She hit a double. Then Colin was up, he hit Erin home but got out at 3rd. Ollie, struck out and so did Harry.

"Okay now guys we have to hold them! Ready?"

The team based up and got ready, a guy named Mark was up to bat, he got out at first. The Jacob was up, he got a double. A guy called Jeffery was up and he struck out. Then the biggest of there players, Christopher Paul was up and to the teams disappointment, he hit a home run.

The Sandlot team was very depressed looking for the next two days, but Colin knew that he had to tell Erin about the bet.

"He climbed down from his treehouse and walked to the Sandlot and to his surprise Erin was the only one there.

"Hey."

"Hey" she said.

"Um, I gotta tell you something. And I just wanna tell you that Im real sorry."

"What?" she was looking concerned.

"Well, on Friday, before the game I kinda made a bet with Jacob about who was going to win the game."

"And?"

"I bet him that the winner of the game could go out with you." Colin bit his lip after he told her.

"YOU WHAT! Oh my god Colin! Why would you do that? Am I just like a cheap whore to you that you can rent out to anyone? I mean, I thought I knew you better than that! Why would you even think about making ANY bet with him!"

"I know youre right, but I couldnt help it, he was insulting everyone and he brought it up and I didnt know what to do. Im so sorry."

"Yea well you should be. I thought you liked me Colin! But I guess I was wrong."

"I do Erin I do like you and I am really sorry."

Erin wiped a tear from her cheek. "Well Im going on that date and Im going to enjoy it!" She marched away from Colin leaving him standing there open mouthed and confused.

"I thought she said she liked me." Colin said to Kyle after practice that day.

"Well dude, we all could see that she did. But what you did was pretty low."

"I dont blame her." Chimed in Ollie

"Yeah I know."

(Erins POV)

I couldnt believe what Colin did to me! I mean I like him a lot, and he did such a mean thing to me. I guess I have to go out with Jacob now. Colin will get so jealous. Ya know Jacob is kinda cute. Those thoughts filled my head as I ran back to my grandmothers house that afternoon. Before I walked in the door, I heard someone behind me. I turned and it was Jacob.

"Hey whats up?" he said in a very cool voice.

"Nothing much." I wanted to be flirty... "So I hear we have to go out together."

"Yeah I think you hear right." he walked closer to the gate that was bordering the street and the yard.

I walked up to the gate and was standing right in front of him, so where you want to go?"

"Hmm, how about a movie, ya know, and then we could take a walk."

"That sounds great, how about...hmm, tonight?" I was right in front of his face now real close to him.

"Tonight is perfect. 8 oclock fine."

"See you at 8."

I ran inside to see what time it was, 3:30. I had time. I decided to take a nap.

I woke up at around 7. A long nap, but I was well rested. I couldnt believe I was going out with Jacob Vandeborne, eww what a pig. I know I think hes cute and all but they way Colin talked abut him. Yuck. Then I remembered that I was mad at Colin.

I went up stairs showered and picked out my clothes, A blue tank top with sequence at the top, some jeans and flip flops that matched my shirt. My hair was curly and pulled into a half-ponytail and I grabbed my purse and left the house.

(Colins POV)

I was staying over Kyles house tonight. And I was still pretty upset about Erin dating Jacob tonight and I couldnt forgive myself for making that stupid bet. Then Kyle suggested me him Ollie and Brandon went to see a movie. I said sure, why not?

We all went in our practice clothes. We never worried about how we looked.

Once we got there we decided to see a scary movie called 'The New Neighbor".

We had no idea what it was about but it looked pretty scary. We walked in and took our seats and I couldnt believe what I saw, Erin and Jacob sitting right next to each other, his arm around her. I dropped my popcorn and someone around me screamed, "I hope you are going to pick that up!" then Erin heard all the commotion and looked back.

'Shit, she saw me!' she gave me a dirty look, ' she probably thinks Im stalking her now.' and I dropped my soda when I saw her pull Jacob into a nice long kiss. After the kiss his hands were around her waist and she was leaning on him. I was so pissed at this point.

All through the movie (after I was done cleaning up my mess) every time I looked back at Erin and she was looking at me she started making out with Jacob even more. I couldnt concentrate on the movie. I couldnt concentrate on anything but Erin.

Finally the movie was over. Jacob and Erin walked out together with his arm wrapped around her. She gave me one last look before they walked out the door.

(Erins POV)

When I finally got home after my date with Jacob, I was so upset with myself. I was shocked that Colin was there. I thought he was following me but then, how could he know that I was going out with Jacob tonight?

Jacob was all over me. I was all over him to but only to make Colin jealous. I hated kissing him. YUCK! I just hope I got Colin mad enough. When I got to practice tomorrow Im going to try and settle things with Colin.