759 V2 ch231 A’s Game (1/2)

After lunch, Jeremy had to hit the road. He was running late as it was, but still talked to Dad off to the side. Almost like they were hiding something.

”They're definitely hiding something.” Noah read my thoughts out loud.

I nodded in agreement.

Jeremy said his goodbyes then left.

”What were you and Jeremy talking about?” Noah went to pester Dad as soon as Jeremy closed the door.

Dad grinned. ”Just talking about how many seats are available. I think we can afford to invite a few extra friends.”

”We were originally going to bring Rhys.” Noah said. ”Should I still call him?”

”I'll do it.” Zeke said, pulling out his phone.

”How many seats are available..?” Kyle asked, leaning against the wall. ”Can I invite Marie?”

Dad looked at me. ”What do you think?”

I shrugged, confused. ”About what?”

”About who to invite.”

I shrugged again, but also caught Kyle's pleading look. ”If we invite Marie, we have to invite Kaylee.”

Dad nodded. ”Okay, we still have two more seats.”

”If we invite Kaylee, we should also invite Alisha.” Noah suggested.

”One more seat left.”

”Hey, hey!” Dave interrupted. ”Why are you three inviting girls?”

”Alisha is part of the team now.” Noah said. ”Plus, she's a friend.”

”I don't have any other friends.” I added. We hung out with the girls a lot in our free time.

”What about Garret??” Dave said.

Dad pointed at him. ”Last seat goes to Garret. Make sure he can go.” He looked towards his wife. ”How should we drive there? Two cars? Three?”

It became a busy time as everyone started to make calls and plans for the drive there and back. Rhys said he would meet us there. Marie said she and Kaylee would come to our house right away. Garret was the same. Alisha needed to be picked up though since her parents were already gone for the night.

We started to get dressed in our A's gear and taking what we might need for the night.

Garret showed up first, decked out in his own A's jersey and hat. He checked in on me as soon as he saw me. ”Jake! How ya doing?”

”Good.” I nodded.

He was taken aback. ”You sure?”

I nodded again.

”We didn't expect much from that crappy uncle.” Noah explained. ”Jeremy has it rough though.”

Garret nodded. ”I was watching the game last night. They said he didn't even show up.” He looked back at me. ”But he's an adult. He can handle it himself. I was more worried about how you were feeling.”

Marie and Kaylee showed up next.

With them here, we split into two cars. Zeke would drive the twins, Garret, and Marie. Dad and Mom were going to take Noah, Kaylee, and myself to pick up Alisha and then meet up at the stadium.

Kaylee got in the car first, getting into the last row. I made eye contact with her, and before she could say anything, I got in the backseat with her. I didn't want her to think that we aren't friends, and to remind her that I wasn't too scared of her. Plus, I know Alisha will be happy to sit in the same row as Noah.

Sure enough, when we stopped by her house to pick her up, her grin expanded seeing Noah in the middle row.

She climbed up and buckled in. ”Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Atkins.” She glanced to the back. ”Hey, Kaylee!” Then she made eye contact with me. ”You okay, Jake?”

I nodded. ”Yea. It's fine. Or, at least, it's going to be.”