Two Worlds, One Story

SIX

Peter's POV

I've been at Frederick High for almost a month. I have no friends because they see me as a traitor for dating Lyla. I wonder if dating her is a mistake, we rarely see each other and everyone hates me. Today I'm playing Heflen High's baseball team. A good part about coming to Frederick, I'm still on the varsity team. I just get out of the shower when Lyla calls.

"Hey Ly. How are you doing?"

"Good, I miss you though. Video chat?" I look in the mirror.

"Um, I just got out of the shower. I'm shirtless. Will you come to the game? It's at Heflen."

"Yeah I'm coming."

"I'll see you there. Look I gotta go, bye."

"Bye, see you there." I put on my jersey. The sleeves and writing are navy blue, the rest is yellow. I'm number 7. My socks are navy blue and my pants are grey. I walk down the stairs and into the garage. Before I close the door I yell back at my mom.

"Mom, I'm going to the game! I'll call you afterwards!"

"Ok, good luck!" I close the door and walk out. Dragging my bag behind me. I get in my truck and drive to the school. I'm ready to play.

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Lyla's POV

The game was close, but Heflen won 7-6. Peter told me he was going to take me out for ice cream but his mom called him, she wanted him home. Marissa gave me a ride. We are such good friends, I'm her catcher and she's my pitcher.

"So Ly, tell me about you and Peter, are you still dating?" It would be a random question if Marissa wasn't the one asking.

"Yes. You ask the most random questions!"

"Thank you! I guess it's just part of my nature!" She flips her hair over dramatically. I punch her in the arm. "Ow! What was that for?"

"I don't know. I guess it's just part of my nature!" I mimick her hair flip, we both laugh. She pulls into my driveway. "I'll see you tomorrow!" I get out and run to the front door.

"Hey Ly, how was the game?" My mom asks about every game.

"Good. We won, 7-6." She gives me a thumbs up and I go to my room. I pull my phone out of my bag. I don't carry a purse, instead I carry an over the shoulder bag. It works for me. I dial Peter's number and plop on the bed.

"Hey Ly."

"Hi. How-" He cuts me off.

"Look, we need to talk."

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"Mom, I'm staying the night at Marissa's."

"Ok, bye." When I get to Marissa's, I greet her mom.

"Hi Mrs. Court."

"Hi Lyla, Marissa's in her room. Are you spending the night?"

"If it's ok with you."

"It is, you're always welcome!"

"Thank you." I smile at her and go upstairs. "Marissa!"

"What's so important that you had to call an emergency sleepover?" I fall on her bed, face first. I start to cry in the pillow, I roll over to look her in the eye. She sits down beside me. "Oh my gosh, what's wrong?"

"Peter just broke up with me."