A couple days after all of the boys stopped acting like big shots they all swore off the hard stuff forever and decided to just stick to bazooka. And today was the first day since everyone got back together.

I woke up late to the sound of banging on my window so I peaked through the blinds and see Benny standing there so I open it and he climbs in.

You: I know I know I slept in

Benny: ya we already got the ball hurry up.

You: shut the blinds

He does and I grab a flannel that was sitting on my chair and some jeans.

Outfit

I change in front of Benny but I don't even care anymore. I turn around to see him staring at me.

You: earth to Benny

He snaps out of it and walks close to me putting his hands on my waist and pulling closer to him.

Benny: is that my flannel?

You: I don't know I just grabbed it now come on I'm already late

Benny: I'm sure they can wait a little longer

You: Benny come on

He smiles and pulls me in for a kiss and I can't help it so I kiss back before quickly pulling away.

You: no no no we have to go

Benny: ugh

He groans and I pull away from my grip before grabbing my glove and walking out the door without him. I continue walking before my feet lift off the ground and I'm on someone's shoulder I look down to see Benny holding me.

You: Benny! Stopppppp

I hear him laugh as he continues to walk, once we get to the sandlot he puts me down but before I could walk away he pulls me to him and kisses me once again. I hear all of the other boys complain and groan and I pull away.

Squints: get a room

Yeah yeah: yeah yeah go make out somewhere else

Benny: let's just get to the game

You: why are you all watching anyways

Ham: well maybe if you kept your tongues in your own mouth we wouldn't have to see it.

I roll my eyes before walking to out field and Benny goes to home plate. Everyone runs into there positions and Kenny goes to the mound before throwing the heater. Benny makes contact with the ball it sores into the air and we all watch as the skin comes off of it and the inside flys towards Smalls who catches it. Everyone runs to the skin and we all stand in a circle surrounding it.

Kenny: bitchin

Benny: nah it ain't

Squints: come on Benny man maybe 2 or 3 guys in history have ever busted the guts out of a ball. Must be a omen.

Benny: all it means is that we can't play no more, I mean it's only 12 a clock. And I just ruined the whole day for us.

I could tell Benny was pissed so I wrap my arms around his waist and rest my head on his chest before feeling his arm wrap around my shoulder.

Kenny: no you didn't that's the most amazing thing I ever saw

Yeah yeah: yeah

You: it is pretty amazing Ben

Benny: anybody got any money

All: no

They all look at me and I roll my eyes.

You: why would I have money

Ham: because your responsible and shit

You: I have fifty cents unless you all have 48 cents lying around don't come to me

Benny: so it ain't ok cause now we can't play no more

Smalls: ya we can

Benny: you got 98 extra cents lying around at home Smalls

Smalls: no but I got a ball

All: go get it!

They all push him out of the circle and he runs out to grab the ball. Everyone else separated into the dugout and I pick up the skin from the ball and put it into my pocket before walking over to Benny and he still looks mad.

You: you gotta cut yourself some slack

Benny: ya but we're waisting time because of it

You: we have plenty of time 10 minutes out of the rest of your summer vacation isn't that much. Look at it as a soda break.

Benny: god why do you always have to be right

I smile and he pulls me too him before kissing me. I pull away and smile before bringing him into a hug and he wraps his hands around my waist before putting his head on my shoulder.

You: stop being so hard on yourself ok

Benny: fineeeeee

He whines and I giggle before hearing yelling coming from outer field. I pull away from the hug and see Smalls running towards us with a ball in his hand and he's shouting. Everyone walks out from the dugout and Smalls runs right towards Benny.

Smalls: here Benny I got it

Benny: bitchin! Your ball your ups, here you go.

He hands Smalls the ball and bat before Benny and I run to outfield. Smalls steps up to the plate he gets a strike on the first pitch. On the second pitch he hits it and it goes over mr. Mertles fence. He runs to first base then second before stopping with a dumbfounded look on his face. I look at the fence and see Benny standing there obviously because he went to catch it but that didn't end up happening. Smalls starts walking towards the fence.

Bertram: Hey Smalls third base is that way

Yeah-yeah: Smalls!

They all point to third base and Smalls continues to walk towards the fence with the same expression.

Smalls: oh no, oh no

Benny: ya! Nice hit Smalls! Nice hit! Ya! It's out of here who's got the big guns now boys!

They all run closer to him but he walks again causing a confused expression onto Bennys face.

Ham: you forgot to turn! You go to third base! Smalls! What the hell is he doing?

Bertram: maybe the shock of his first homer was too much for him

I walk towards Smalls and place a hand on his shoulder. Everyone walks closer and starts saying his name in a questioning tone as Smalls just stares at the large green fence.

You: hey are you ok?

He turns around and faces everyone.

Smalls: we gotta get that ball back!

They all start giggling quietly to themselves.

Ham: oh ya right good one Smalls

Benny: ya forget about it Smalls we'll just get another ball.

Small: No you don't understand!

Benny: sure we do. You feel bad cause you belted a homer and now we can't play no more.

Smalls: no you don't understand that wasn't my ball!

Squints: what do you mean that wasn't your ball?

Smalls: it was my step dads, I stole it from his trophy room. It was a present or something. Somebody gave it to him. But we gotta get it back. He's gonna kill me!

Squints: listen to me Smalls. It's the matter of life and death. Where did your old man get that ball?

Smalls: I don't know. Some lady have it to him. Why?

All: lady?

Smalls: ya she even signed her name on it. Some lady named Ruth. Baby Ruth.

All: Babe Ruth!

They all run to the fence and I stay back with Smalls who still looks in a panic.

You: hey Smalls?

Smalls: what- um ya?

You: are you ok you look pretty panicked

Smalls: it's my step dads and I'm supposed to be looking after the house if he finds this out I'm dead meat.

You: we will figure something out ok I promise.

I smile and turn back to the boys who and they all start screaming before jumping off the fence and running back towards us.

Kenny: the beast got it!

Timmy: your dead as doornails Smalls

Tommy: your dead as doornails Smalls

Timmy: Smalls you mean to tell me that you went home and swiped a ball that was signed by Babe Ruth, and brought it out here and actually played with it?

Tommy: and actually played with it?

Smalls: ya well I was going to bring it back

Squints: but it was signed by Babe Ruth!

Smalls: ya you keep telling me that. Who is she?

Everyone looks at him like he's absolutely crazy.

Ham: what?

Kenny: the Salten of Swat

Bertram: the King of Crash

Timmy: the Colossus of Clout

Tommy: the Colossus of Clout

All: Babe Ruth!

Ham: the great Bambino

Smalls: Oh my god! You mean that's the same guy!

All: Yes!

Benny: Smalls Babe Ruth was the greatest baseball player that ever lived. People say that he was less then a god but more then a man. You know like Hercules or something. That ball that you just gave to the beast is worth, more than your whole life man

Smalls immediately turns pale and falls to his knees.

Smalls: I don't feel so good

All: fan him

They all take off their hats or use there gloves and they fan air into his direction.

Smalls: we have to get that ball back!

Benny: alright when does your old man get home from work?

Smalls: he's gone on business. Out of town. But he could be back anytime.

Benny: alright find out when. Lils you good to pay 50 cents?

You: ya

Benny: ok guys spread out and look for bottles and cash em in we need 48 more cents. We gotta buy us a ball.

Everyone runs out and Benny runs with me to my house. We both run in and I grab 50 cents from the top of my dresser. We both run to Vincent's and wait for the rest of the boys to show up. Once they all do Benny grabs the change from them and buys the ball. We all run out of the store before Benny unwraps the ball.

Benny: someone give me something to write with. Not a pencil.

Someone hands him a pen and Benny hands me the ball and the pen.

Benny: you got the best hand writing

I grab it and write his signature on it it doesn't look the greatest but it was the best I could do.

Kenny: I don't know Lilly

Yeah-Yeah: yeah, yeah that look nothing like his

You: it doesn't matter what it looks like his moms never gonna know the difference. Let's just buy us some time you dorks.

They all say ok before we all run off towards Smalls house. Once we get there Smalls walks into his house and we all stay outside.

Squints: I'm going home

We all agree before making our way back to our houses. Benny comes with me to my house. I greet my mom and we both make out way to my room. I flop on my bed and lay my head on my pillow before Benny lays his head on my chest and I run my hands through his hair.

You: that was stressful

Benny: yes it was

You: wait a second!

I sit up excitedly before hearing Bennys groan and he sits up more laying his head on my chest and grabbing my hand placing it in his hair.

You: that's the same ball I was telling you about when we first started talking.

Benny: cool I don't really care right now just cuddle me.

I roll my eyes before laying back down on my pillow and Benny moved his head up more. He slithers his hands around my waist and I continue playing with his hair.

You: do you want to go out for dinner

Benny: we both have no money

You: my mom usually leaves some on the counter before she leaves for work

Benny: later later later I'm comfy

You: Benny...

I pout and he looks up at me before rolling his eyes and getting off my bed and walking over to the side I'm laying on. He grabs my hands and pulls me to my feet and making me collide into his chest.

Benny: I can't even say no to you. What have you done to me Lilly Anderson

You: I don't know Benjamin Rodriguez

He smiles before pushing his lips to mine and griping my waist tighter than before. And before you know it our tongues are battling for dominates and his wins obviously. This continues before I hear a knock at my door and I immediately pull away before my mom walks in. Were still hugging so it looks less awkward.

Mom: you guys are too cute. Well I'm off are you planning on going anywhere.

You: ya umm we were planning on going to get dinner. Could you spare some money.

Mom: of course Honey here's a ten that should cover it. Well I better get going. Don't get up to any trouble you two.

She hands me $10 and shuts the door and I look back up at Benny who leans in again and I look the other way before pulling out of his grasp and grabbing a shirt out of my closet. I turn around to see him with his mouth open wide and his hand over his heart.

Benny: that hurt

You: I need to get changed

Benny: and you couldn't even kiss me

You: no because I have to get changed

Benny: ugh!

He flops onto my bed and I change my jeans and right before I put my top on I feel arms on my waist and Bennys head in the crook of me neck.

Benny: how'd I get a girlfriend who's so perfect

You: are you just saying this because you want a kiss

Benny: no it's true. I mean look at you

I roll my eyes playfully and kiss him on the cheek. I pull away from his grasp and pull my shirt on.

Outfit

Benny: you keep proving my point

You: we're still on this subject

Benny: yes because it's true

You: I'm going to straighten my hair I'll be back.

I walk out of my room to the bathroom but Benny picks my up over his shoulder and throws me on my bed.

You: what now?

Benny: keep your hair like this your curls are beautiful.

You: if we can go sooner then fine

Benny: good now come on

He grabs my hand and pulls me up we walk out of the house and walk towards the diner. We have our food and pay before we both walk back to my house. We walk to my room and I change into a satin pyjamas. I walk over to Benny who's already laying in my bed in a white wife beater and his boxers. I lay under the cover with my head on Bennys chest.

You: I love you

Benny: I love you too babe

He kisses me before leaning back onto my pillow and I fall asleep to the calming sound of his heartbeats and light breaths. And to the slight rise in his chest to the smell of his familiar comforting scent of his cologne.