Space Boy

Baseball

Everyone knew that Finney was the best pitcher, even his bullies, there was no doubt about it. But everyone, even Finney's bullies knew that Robin was at every single game, no matter what. Despite Robin protecting Finney, he still got bullied. Being called a faggot wasn't the worst but it certainly wasn't the best. (I'm allowed to say that word, I'm gay) Finney was pushed around literally too. Robin made sure to put Moose in his place, but no matter how many times he did Moose never stopped.

FINNEY'S POV

Today is my big game, the one that determines whether we move to the finals or not. I'm so excited, Robin is gonna be there. He's there every time, but he's the best. Gwen is always there as well, I love her, I mean why wouldn't I she's my little sister. And as her older brother I have to protect her, from our dad at least. He's an alcoholic. He gets angry at her because she has these visions and he tells that she's not like mom. He never really got over her death and every time he hits her I want to do something, but he tells me not to. I stand there in angry watching and then after it's all done I take Gwen and we go to Robins. Robins mom says we're always welcome to stay the night and we do sometimes.

I really love her and I know Gwen does too.
"Finney are you almost ready?" Robin asks, breaking me from my thoughts.
"Uhm, yeah I just gotta grab my cleats," I reply.
"Okay, mama started the car we'll be waiting for you in the car," Robin said.
"Okay," I say, turning away from the doorway.
I grab my cleats from under Robin's bed and place them in my bag. I sling the bag over my shoulder and walk out the door.
"Ready," I shout from the living room.
"Good. We're waiting," Gwen shouts in reply.
I grab a banana for the road and head outside to the car. When I get in I'm greeted with a "Hi mi hijo," from Robin's mom and then a "Finally," from Gwen but my favorite is "Hola mi amor," from Robin. Butterflies erupted in my stomach and my face flushed red. Robin laughed, I looked away immediately.

We drove in silence more than anything it was comfortable. My leg was shaking and I was fidgeting like crazy.
'I'm just nervous,' I tell myself. I was nervous but I'm also scared. What if Robin feels bad? Suddenly I'm snapped out of my thoughts by a hand. Not just any hand but Robins hand, ON MY THIGH. I caught my breath almost immediately and my leg stopped shaking and I stopped fidgeting too.
'The things Robin does to me,' I think.
"Are you okay Finn?" Robin asks, a look of concern clearly on his face.
"Yeah... just nervous," I reply in a small voice.
"It's okay, you'll do great. You always do," Robin reassured.
"Thanks," I replied smiling.

oooooooooooooo

I tied my cleats and stood up. I joined my team huddle.
"Alright guys, this is it. What we've been waiting for the whole season now get out there and win," coach said.
We cheered and ran out of the field. Me at the pitchers plate, Luke at first base, Mitchell at second, and Kennith at third. Everyone else was in the outfield. I heard Robin and Gwen cheering and hollering. I smiled to myself as the announcer said a couple things. I took a deep breath, wound up my arm and threw.

"STRIKE!" The announcer yelled through the mic.

The ball was thrown to me, I caught it, wound up my arm again and threw the ball.

"STRIKE 2!" The announcers voice rang through the field.

The boy on the plate sighed. We were so close, one more strike and we'd win. I took one last deep breath, glancing at Robin. He gave me an encouraging thumbs up. I let the breath out that I didn't know I was holding and threw the ball. The boy hit the ball, right at my arm. It all happened to fast. The swing, the ball, the crack, but not that pain. The ball hit me so hard it broke my arm, and the gasps from the crowd was horrific. I held in the scream I felt coming, I held the tears. I held my arm too. Gwen, Robin, and Coach came running to fast.

ROBINS POV

The crack was loud. It hurt to hear it, we knew what happened. I'd never ran so fast in my life. Finn looked faint, I had to help. The paramedics came quickly. Finn had already passed out by then. Gwen was crying, no not crying sobbing. I held the tears that threatened to fall while comforting Gwen in the ambulance. She was terrified for her brother, I was terrified. It shouldn't have happened. How could a 13 year old be strong enough to swing and hit the ball with enough force to break an arm?

"Do you think he'll be okay?" Gwen asked through tears.

"Yeah, he's strong. No doubt it hurt though," I replied. Finn was on a stretcher, tears stained his face as he held his arm. "It'll be okay, I swear to you," I said running my hand through his curly hair. He just nodded as the paramedics lifted him out of the vehicle. Gwen and I followed as they rushed to a room.

"Sorry you kids can't be in here," the doctor blocked the doorway. "You have to wait in the lobby." Gwen looked back at me on the verge of tears again and I could see her heart breaking.

"Sir please-" I began to argue.

"I'm sorry, we're putting the cast on and there can't be any visitors. You'll have to wait," he dismissed.

"Sir that's her brother in there," anger boiled inside me.

"Sorry kids," and the doctor shut the door. I balled my fists up and let out a breath that I didn't even know I was holding.

"Come on Gwen, everything'll be okay," I said leading her to the lobby. Now it was just a waiting game.

After thoughts
Okay so I know that it took a LONGGGGG time for me to finish but I've put it off for a long time. Let me know what you think about this and if it should be longer. To the person I follow on tt that gave me this idea thank you so much.
Bye bye 😘