The Sandlot 3: Heading Home: Sydney's Summer

Chapter 14: All's fair in Love and Game

(Tommy's P.O.V)

I went home to go tell mom, about us going to the All-State Championship game against Needman's team and us winning. "Hey, mom we made it!! We are going to the finals!!!" I cheered. "That's great Tommy, but we have a visitor." said mom. "Mr. Needman came here to ask you a question."

"Hello Tommy, I was wondering if you want to join my team at the All-State Championship." said Earl. "Needman." I said. I started having a flashback, of what was it like being in Needman's team. "Yes, of course." I said. I saw mom and Needman take a look at each other, in agreement about my decision.

(At the Hospital: EJ's P.O.V)

I'm at the hospital, because I'm having my physical exam. I go to the room, to open the door and my doctor looks so familiar. She is a lady with dark hair, and a some clothes under her white jacket. "I'm here, Doctor Montgomery." I said slowly, while trying to read her name. I think to myself, she's Sydney's mom!!!! "Ok, EJ Needman. I'm here to check your weight and measurements, etc." she said. She starts checking the stuff, for my physical. "Ok, I'm done." She said. "I have a question." I said.

"Yes, what is it?" she asked. "Are you Sydney's mom?" I asked. "Yes, I am. How did you find out?" she replied. "The last name on the tag, and the physical features of you." I said. "So, I'm friends with Sydney, right? But, she never told me about her father." I said. "Um, you see EJ." She said. "Yes, what is it." I said. "Sydney's father is dead." She said, very sad and slow. "Oh, I'm so sorry. How?" I asked.

"Her father died of lung cancer." She said. I was so shocked about it. "Oh, I'm very sorry." I said. "It's alright, you didn't know." She said. "Also, your friend, Tommy, his mom has diagnosed with cancer." "Oh, I'm sorry for Tommy and Sydney." I said. "Thank you for my physical exam, and tell Sydney that I was here, that I say hi, and I'm very sorry." I said.

"Ok, EJ. I will." She said. I wave to her out the door, she waved back. When I left, I saw Sydney come in the door. I waved at her, with a smile and she waved back smiling. Yep, just as I figured, I knew that Sydney volunteers at the hospital due to her mom's job.

(Later, at Sydney's House: Sydney's P.O.V)

I was at home singing, and playing on my piano to "How deep is your love" by The Bee Gees. Then, I heard a knock on the door. Since, mom went grocery shopping. "I'll get it." I said. I went to the door, I opened it and I saw who I never expect to see. It was EJ Needman.

"EJ, what are you doing here? How do you know where I live?" I asked, gently. "I know where you live, because my dad put you and your mom on my dad's favorite client list." He said. "How, I can only be up there if your dad likes us as his clients." I said.

"Yeah, my dad likes your mom and you. Because, he personally sold this house to you and your mom, you can say that my dad and your mom are very close friends." He said. "Oh, that's why." I smiled. "But, I came here to apologize." He said. "Why?" I said. "Sydney, come over here." He said.

He came to me and took my hand, and padded the seat next to him on the porch swing chair. "About Tommy's mom's cancer condition, I didn't know and it was very insincere of me to do that. Now, I see why you told me that I crossed the line. Because, your dad died with Cancer." He said.

"Yeah, it's alright, you're forgiven. Thank you, for apologizing and being understanding. It's take a man, to admit his own problems and regret them." I said. "You're welcome. Sydney." he replied, with a smile. He just came up to me, and hugged me, and I hugged him back. "I'm sorry, Sydney." he said. "Even though, he's dead he will be watching you."

"Yeah, I know. Thanks, for the support." I said. "You're welcome." He replied. "But, about that. Shouldn't you be saying sorry to Tommy?" I asked. "Yeah, but I feel like I should be saying sorry to you." He blushed, really hard like a tomato. "Why?" I asked. "Because, Sydney. I try to impress you. I mean-I just I don't know-but I can't just-never mind. It's just so much hard to explain." He said.

"What is it? Tell me." I said, gently. He just came over and surprisingly, kissed me. He cupped my face and deepened the kiss. I closed my eyes, and eased into it. "What was that for?" I smiled. "Sydney, I want to confess." He replied. "Sydney, I love you. The first time I met you, with the fight with Tommy. I instantly fell head over heels in love with you. I love everything about you. Sydney, would you be my girlfriend." I just smiled. "All this time, you're being mean to my friends; all I get is you having a crush on me." I smiled. "Yes, it's true." He blushed, nervously.

Aww!!! I thought, EJ's so cute when he's nervous. Ok, Sydney focus!! I got back to normal and focused "So you being mean all this time were just for trying to impress me." I said. "Yes, Sydney, it was. I love you so much, that words can't even describe with I feel about you." He said. "So, what's your answer." He said. "Yes, EJ I would love to be your girlfriend." I said. He smiled, and just came over and hugged me.

It was kind of hard, because he's taller than 5'6.

But, he's taller than the average 13 year old. Then, he kissed me again. And he put his arms around my waist, and I put my arms around his neck. We both closed our eyes. Then, I pulled back. "Thanks, Sydney. I was so nervous to tell you. Because, I thought you wouldn't like me because I'm the town's bully and stuff."

He said. "Hey, I always knew that there was a nice person inside of you that never showed. Now, I discovered it." I smiled. He smiled back.

He just came over and gave a quick peck on the cheek and my lips. "Bye, Sydney. I love you and good luck in the games against my team. Also, tell Santa-smelly that I'm sorry about his mom." He called, out when he went down the stairs on my porch. I waved back, and smiled.

"I love you too, and good luck, EJ. Yes, I will." I said. He got on his bike and he waved back at me and left. Great, now I truly love him. Also, my life's now in jeopardy because of this forbidden romance, of our teams. How am I going to tell my team about me dating EJ Needman, the town's bully? I hope they forgive me, once I tell them the truth.

~End of Chapter~