23.
"You came!" exclaims Bella as Masen and I walk on out to the football field that afternoon.
"I did", I reply with a smile.
"I forced him to", inputs Masen as he pulls away from me to walk over to Bella.
I head to the Forks High's team to start with this coaching business. Bella and Masen go to the bleachers.
~X~
"I wanna pway!" says Masen as Riley and I come towards him.
"You're too young, kiddo", says Riley in an attempt to be nice. "You can play when you're older. When you're one of the big boys." I internally shake my head. Does this teenager not know anything about children? Masen is three. If he wants something, he will make sure that he gets it and he won't rest until he does.
"Listen up", I whisper to Masen.
"What?" he asks in annoyance.
"I'm gonna let you play."
He lighten ups. "Really?" he shrieks.
I nod. "On one condition", I raise a finger. "Do you promise to follow my instructions?"
"Duh Edwad. Mama said you never wrong and me should always listen to you 'cause you very smart."
"I am smart", I say. "And so are you. Now come on, lets show these kids what you're made of." He's bound to have some skill. Sure, he's a toddler but still, Emmett was on the team and so was I. We're family. We've got most of the same traits.
~X~
I'm super impressed. Masen kicked the ball into the goal four times.
His aim was perfect.
And I'm in awe. This boy is definitely going to be a star when he grows up.
"See?" says said nephew to the football players watching. "I'm good."
"Very good", says Embry Call. "Wow."
Riley's jaw seems as if its going to hit the floor. "Wow doesn't even cover it."
Bella snickers. "Never underestimate the talent of a three year old, Ri. You don't know what to expect."
"I won't", he vows. "This kid", he points at Masen. "Is gonna be a star when he grows up."
A star? Hmm. We'll see about that.
~X~
After an hour and a half, the practice session comes to an end.
"I'm going over to Bree's", Riley informs his sister. "Can you get a ride?"
"From where?" she replies.
He shrugs. Then turns to me. "Mind dropping Iz home?"
"Not at all", I say as I look at Masen who's hand is in Bella's.
"Are you sure?" she asks. "It won't be a problem?"
"Nope", I pop at the 'p'.
~X~
"Why are we stopping?" says Bella. My Mercedes comes to a halt in the parking lot.
"Edwad promised to take me to Cold Stone!" answers Masen happily. "Ice cream time."
I get out and open the door for Bella. She raises an eyebrow at the gesture but doesn't say anything about.
Once I get Masen from his car seat, we go inside the Creamery.
As he said, it's time for ice cream.
Edward, Bella and Masen fluff comin' up in the next part. What do ya think of it so far? Like it?