As I'm leaving the gym I run into Moose. "Hey Shorty I'm glad I caught you." He said. He seemed so worried.
"Moose? You okay? What is it?" I'm sure I sound super concerned.
"Well I was wondering if you'd come over to my place tonight just to hang out and have some dinner?" His face looked so caring and worried I couldn't say no.
"Yeah sure. What time should I be there?" I ask and for once actually seem excited to be going.
"I was thinking you could show up around 6? " he asks looking at my face for approval.
"Hmm yeah or you could just drive me to your place ya know."
His face brightens up and let's out a laugh.I knew right then he'd prolly be my best friend on the team.
As I head out to his car with him I notice its just a rental. It didn't bother me but seeing Too Tall and his porsch made me think all globetrotters had amazing cars. Moose seemed to read my mind. "Sorry, its not the most fancy but with moving all the time I don't really have any belongings."
"Really?" I couldn't believe it. Moose didn't have a home to go back to. Well maybe he stays with family.
"Yeah. Then on the breaks we have I spend it in an apartment somewhere."
"Don't you have family," I ask him.
"No. Okay, I do. My dad died, and my mom is a drunk who kicked me out when I turned 16."
"Well, I can relate somewhat. My dad and mom both passed away and I've been through foster care since I was 6. Never being in a place longer than 6 months. My grandparents didn't want me and all of relatives claim that they didn't want me or even have heard about me. Finally when I turned 18 I was let out of foster care but had no place to go. I lived on the streets for a little bit until I finally got a job. After a few years and boyfriends helping me out I finally had enough money to be firmly on my feet I decided Globetrottin was my thing. " I finish off my story to see we are at his hotel already.
"Wow, I never would've guessed you went through all that. "
"Yeah. Well I did and it doesn't make me any different."
"Of course not. "
The both of us get out and I follow him to his room. Athletic bag on shoulder. Once inside I notice his place it spotless only an athletic bag inside. The hotel room was lavish. I stand and stare in complete and utter amazement. There was a full kitchen. With stainless steel appliances. A decent sized living room with 2 recliners and loveseat. To finish it off there was a wide screen T.V and a coffee table. There was two bedrooms a masters with a complete bath and a king size bed there was another bedroom with a queen size bed and a half bath. The hotel room was amazing.
"So you like it?" He ask throwing his hands in his sweats like he already knew the answer.
"Can I live with you from now on?" I ask still taking in the hotel room.
"Sure if you want to. We could be travel buddies." He said smiling out of control. I liked his smile it was warm and made everything seem just right.
"Really? Like I can move in? " I ask being legit this time.
"Yeah. Like I said. " Now he was laughing he took his shoes off and threw them on his gym bag which was on the table in the kitchen. I did the same. He took a seat on the loveseat and I took a seat in a recliner.
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Sorry guys this chapter was kinda stinky but I wanted to give you some background on Shorty. Will Shorty fall in love with Moose or will she be swayed by Too Tall or will there be someone else in the mix? I guess you'll just have to wait and find out.
