Chapter 3
In the morning, I got up early and wanted to go for a run. I put on my running shorts and a stomach bearing tank-top, and my PF Flyers. I got outside and stretched for about five minutes before starting my run. I ran around the town a few times and then went back to my house. I laid down in the front yard and smiled. That felt good, I thought.
"Hey! Belle! What are you doing?" I opened my eyes and saw Benny standing over me.
"I just went for a run," I explained sitting up. He put his hand out, and I put my hand in his. I tried to stop myself from blushing he pulled me up and looked me up and down.
"Yeah, I can tell," he said, looking at my sweat-stained hair. I blushed, running a hand over it. "Have you had breakfast?" I shook my head.
"Want to come inside while I eat and have a shower? You can look at some of my dad's baseball stuff," I said walking to the front door as he nodded and followed me in. "My dad's stuff is just in through that door." I pointed to a door just across from the dining room.
"Okay," he said walking over to the door. I raced up stairs and grabbed a pair of jeans and a singlet. I had a quick shower dried myself and got dressed. I raced back down stairs and found my mother talking to Benny.
"Here she is! I made you breakfast Anna," my mother said as she smiled me. "I got to go to work, so I'll see you later tonight, honey." She walked past me and kissed me on the forehead.
"Okay, bye," I said as I took a seat next to Benny, who was eating some of my breakfast. "Do you mind? I'm really hungry," I said shoving his hand away before eating my food.
"We should go and pick up Smalls," Benny said, laughing as I quickly ate my food. I nodded as I dried my cup in seconds. We walked to Smalls house and knocked on the door.
"Coming!" Smalls called. "Be back later mum." Smalls smiled at us as we ran to the Sandlot.