on deck; a. judge

6.

[a]

Getting back to New York after Spring Training honestly blows. The cold weather hit you like a stack of bricks and after getting a little tan and some nice warm weather, this wasn't cutting it.

We had an exhibition game at the stadium today; First time fans would be able to see us in action at Yankee Stadium. I was hoping to see Ellie there, seeing as she worked for the team.

She wasn't. I didn't see her at the game once and honestly? It kind of stung. I don't know why, but I really was looking forward to seeing her and hearing her cheer for me. Something about hearing that just made me feel really good about myself.

I get back from the stadium around 7 that night and decided to head up to the upper part of the duplex where Ellie stayed. I assumed she was either working or sleeping, she didn't even text me to see when I was going to be home.

I knock on her door before opening it slightly, poking my head in. "I figured you'd be up here since you weren't at the stadium..." I say, walking in and sat on the end of her bed.

Ellie looked up from her laptop and smiled small at me. "Hey stranger," She says. "How was your game?"

"It was good. Drove in a couple of runs, got on base a couple of times.." I tell her, pretty confident in how well I played today. "Kinda bummed you weren't there, actually.."

She rose an eyebrow. "Oh yeah? Miss me, Judge?"

"Only a little." I say, laughing. "I like having the extra support, even if it is some exhibition game." I tell her, moving closer to her. "How was it here?"

Ellie shrugs. "Quiet. I kind of liked it, but as it got closer to the end of Spring Training, honestly felt kind of lonely.." She said, closing her laptop and set it off to the side of her. "How was Florida?"

"Hot." I say. "I forgot how humid it gets down there during this time of year, so I definitely wasn't used to it. It felt nice to get out in the sun though. I heard it was snowing like crazy a couple of weeks ago.."

"Oh yeah, it was bad. A good four inches, but it all melted pretty quick so I was able to get to the office." She says before getting up to go close her window. I have to admit: I missed her. A lot. Being able to just hang out with her again felt really nice. I know I had been an asshole to her over the last couple of months, but it was all in good fun.

As she closes her window, I grab her arm, pulling her into my lap. "What are you doing?" She asks me, quietly, trying not to smile.

"I don't know, what are you doing?" I ask, and we just both laugh. I can't help but let my eyes gaze down to her lips before meeting her eyes again. "You have some nice lips, what chapstick do you use?"

I can see a blush creep on her cheeks and she just shakes her head. "Some cheap shit." She laughs, her eyes trailing to my lips. "Yours are pretty nice too, I bet you got the nice Carmex."

I shrug, "Eh, I think it's from the dollar store.." I tell her, leaning closer to her. I can feel the goosebumps on her arms forming, the same ones that I felt after grocery shopping.

My hand slides up the side of her body before stopping on her cheek. I hadn't had a moment like this with her yet. There was no way we were gonna kiss, right?

She leans closer to me, almost feeding into what I was trying to start.

"I think.." I pause. "This would ease some tension.." I say before pulling her closer to me and pressed my lips against hers. She returns the kiss; Her lips soft and felt amazing on mine. One of my hands moves to her thigh, our tongues dancing with one another. It wasn't an aggressive, sloppy kiss, but more so slow, and passionate.

Ellie lays back, pulling me with her, our lips never parting from one another. I hover over her, pulling away from the kiss and leave a trail of kisses down her neck, leaving a couple of marks.

Before it got too escalated, I pulled away, sitting up. Ell sat up too and just looked at me, red in the face. "Well.."

I laugh nervously, shrugging. "Well..."

"Glad that's settled." She says, smiling small at me. "You're a pretty good kisser, Judge. Props to you." She laughs, getting off of her bed. "Guess you missed me that bad."

"Just a little."

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[e]

Last night keeps repeating in my head. I finally caved and let Aaron kiss me, giving him just what he wanted. I don't know what came over me, but I just couldn't resist. Was I really falling for this guy?

He had another exhibition game today, and I was going to go to the game. Until I decided last minute not to attend. I didn't want Aaron thinking I was going to just watch him.

Even though, I would be. Even if I was working, I still would be going to solely cheer him on.

"You could come. Just sit in the press box and do your work, or like somewhere that you can see me." Aaron says, while I rummage through my closet, looking for something to wear.

I shrug. "Eh, I am not really needed at the ballpark today, so I would rather not have to waste the gas." I grab a pair of spandex and an oversized shirt. I motion for him to cover his eyes while I change. He just lets out a groan and covers his eyes while I change.

Aaron's hands fall from his face and look at me again, "You could be a good luck charm for me and you would never know because you aren't coming to the game." He says, reaching out for me.

I bite my lip, watching as his fingertips trail my thigh. The height difference was definitely something; He at least had a foot on me, I had to literally look up at him. He pulls me towards him and I look at him, noticing how he's looking me up and down.

"I was only gone six weeks but somehow I can't get you off of my mind.." He says quietly, looking in my eyes.

He was being so...Soft?

He sits on my bed, pulling me into his lap. I giggle and straddle his hips as his hands find my ass, making sure he had a firm grip on it as he pulled me closer. My skin is hot and I feel like my cheeks are going to burst as his hands just roam my body.

Aaron lays back, chuckling as he grabs my thighs to pull me on top of him. I rest my hands on his chest and my face is only inches from his.

"I know what you wanna do.." He says, looking at me.

I shake my head, "I have no idea what you're talking about, Judge." I tell him, noticing a smirk tug on his lips.

"Just kiss me, damnit." He says in a rather raspy, low tone. This boy had me hooked.

I lower myself to his lips, practically touching one another before I kiss him. He flips us over and hovers over me as he kisses me again, passionately. I wrap my leg around his hips, allowing our lips to mold together perfectly.

I moan quietly against his lips, feeling his lips curl into a smirk. He pulls back for a moment and our eyes meet. Something about his gaze just reels me in. He leans down again, leaving soft, gentle kisses on my jaw and neck. He was going to mark me up again, but I didn't care.

"Aaron," I spill out of my mouth. Never thought I would be saying his name in pure bliss.

"Mmm," He hummed against my collarbones before ridding me of my shirt and I strip him of his.

I feel his hips roll into mine and my head goes back against the pillow as I release a soft moan from my lips. I can feel his lips traveling my body, going from my stomach, making his way back up to my breasts, leaving marks there as well.

I hear the door downstairs shut and all I hear is, "Judge! We gotta get going!" Being shouted from the entrance. I sigh and Aaron kneels above me. He ran his thumb across my bottom lip, and I sit up, quickly putting my shirt back on.

He got up, throwing his shirt back on. "We'll finish this later." He says, smirking before walking out of the room, leaving me to sit in my bed in awe of what just happened.

"Holy shit..."