~ The Black Phone x Reader ~

B. Yamada: 1

Bruce's POV

'Shit.. strike one.. if I miss these next two I'm out..' I thought to myself sweating. I have to make at least one of these swings. I can't loose and let down my team. I can't let down R/N either. I promised her a win so that's what I'm going to do.

I steady myself as I wait for him to throw the ball. I stop my breathing as he pulls his arm back and throws it. Thinking I had it, I swung. But I missed. I sigh as I hear "STRIKE TWO" ring in my ear. I try to relax and breathe heavily. I look to the bleachers to see R/N watching. Putting my lips into a straight line, I swing my bat a little and get into position.

"Cmon it's your last ball make it count Bruce.." I whisper to myself. I try to focus on both the ball and my bat as he pulls his arm back. He throws the ball and I swing. I feel a rush of excitement as my bat smacks the ball sending it into the air. I drop my bat and start running to base one. I smile proudly as the ball makes it into home run and the crowd gets loud.

I run around the bases while my team chants my name. Looking at the pitcher I smile and nod my head at him. Their team gets into a line as do my team. We slap each other's hands saying good game. I get to the boy who was throwing the ball and stopped him. "Hey! Your arm is mint! You almost had me." I say smiling. We say good game to each other and part ways.

1st person POV

You cheer as Bruce finally hits the ball. The crowd around you cheers as he hits a home run, winning. You get up with your friends and wait by the exit for Bruce. He told you he was going to win as a promise and that's what he did. After the team starts leaving Bruce ran up to you smiling.

"Nice job Bruce!" You say giving him a high five and a hug. "I won for you just like I promised" he said pulling away. "He almost got me out" he chuckled. "Mhm, but you pulled through anyway!". You both laugh a little. After a little while of laughing you both say your goodbyes and leave for home.

As soon as you turned you made a face of defeat. "Damnit! I could had done it right there!" you mumble. You see, you had a crush on Bruce. And not just some small one, it was big. He was so charming and kind and always knew what to say. He wasn't like any other guy you had met before. And for that, that's what made you like him. Bonus he was attractive too. His smile was so genuine and sweet and it made your heart race. But, being the shy one you are when it comes to crushes it wasn't so easy trying to get him to like you as well.

Sure you hinted at him, but he always took it as you just being nice to him. You planned on asking him to come to a movie you wanted to see but you getting nervous, you didn't ask. You walk home feeling disappointed. Every time you planned out something amazing, you never actually went through with it. Maybe you guys.. just weren't meant to be.

Trudging into your room you flop on your bed groaning. "Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!" You say flopping your face into your pillow. You lay on your stomach looking at your clock. All of a sudden you get a great idea. Hopping up you hurry to your phone. You pick it up and dial Donna's number. Donna was your best friend and she had some experience with dating so maybe she can help!

"Hello?" You hear her on the phone. "Hey Don, it's me R/N, I have a little problem." "I can help you! What's the matter?" She asked. "Well.. It's Bruce. I need help. How do I ask him to go to the movies with me without getting so nervous?" You ask. You near giggling on the phone, "Hey! Don't laugh!" "Sorry sorry! Okay heheh, so. What I usually do is I ask them if they are doing anything during the weekend. That way I know if it's safe to ask. Make sure you don't sound creepy when you do that too." You nod as she tells you what to do. A little bit after you thank her for the advice and hang up.

Next morning..

You walk to school in a hurry. "Today's the day. No more being afraid. You've got this." You reassured yourself. Remembering the advice Donna gave you, you made up a plan. You were going to find out when Bruce is free, slip him your number, and invite him to the movie. Simple! No worries.