Brother's Teammate (Andrew Benintendi)

Chapter 2

MAY 15TH 

Tonight is the night where I finally get to go on the road with team and this time we're going to Kansas City to face the Royals. They had a day game today and that means I had to be up early and at the game with X. 

Me and Andrew have been talking any chance that we get and he's the sweetest guy that I've ever met. I've had troubles in relationships in the past and I just want to take this one slow because of what I've been through and Andrew already knows all of that. 

I got up around 6 and went downstairs and made myself some breakfast and then went up to my room to shower and finish packing everything that I needed for this road trip. After I got out of the shower, and went into my closet and picked out a Mookie Betts T-Shirt, some jeans and my red Nike Roshes. 

I went back into my bathroom and dried my hair and put it up into a messy bun and did some light makeup and packed all my bathroom stuff. I finished all the little things that come along with packing and brought my suitcase and carry on downstairs. 

X came down shortly after me and then we said goodbye to our parents and went off to the stadium in his car. This is a really short road trip seeing as this is the only series we are out here for. 

We were at the stadium and we went into the clubhouse and John called me into his office so he could talk to me about my job. Basically, I'll be helping the guys with anything they need during the game and to keep them in line when they go out and at the hotel. 

"Now, about dating. You can date one of the guys, you just can't make it public until the end of the seasons over. I approve of you being lovey-dovey in the club house and hotel, it's just the organization doesn't allow workers to date the players, but I do and since I'm your boss basically, I will allow you to date one of them." He said and I nodded and got all happy inside. 

We finished talking and I went back to the clubhouse just to chill out before the game started and before I had to go to my seats. The boys were in batting practice so it was just me and a couple of the pitchers in the clubhouse; Rick, Robbie and Brad. 

They were talking to me about some stupid shit, I really wasn't paying attention, I was on my phone going through like twitter and Instagram and then Rick said something that caught my attention. "So how are you and Andrew?" My head shot up and they all started laughing at me. 

"We're just peachy. We're friends. For now." I said hoping they didn't hear that last part, but oh they did. "Oh for now? You want more?" Brad said and I nodded. "Who wouldn't? I mean he's sweet as can be, a gentleman and he's cute. He's the whole package and I've never had anything like that before." 

I heard coughs behind me and whipped my head around to see the rest of team standing there, all with smirks on their faces, except Andrews, he was just blushing and smiling. My cheeks must have been on fire because I was literally so embarrassed. I just hung my head and got up and walked out because I felt like bawling. 

I ran and found the bathroom, got in and locked the door and slid down the wall and started crying. I don't know how long I was in there for but finally someone came and knocked on the door. "Kristen, open up." I knew it was Papi, by the sound of his voice. He's like my older brother, so I had to.

I let him in and locked the door again so no one else could come in. "Why'd you run off?" He asked sitting next to me. I sighed. "I just got so embarrassed, because I didn't want him to know that I felt like that, not yet anyway and now he knows and I'm sure he thinks I'm weird." I said and started to cry again. 

"Trust me dear, he doesn't think you're weird. He thinks the same of you too." He said and I stopped crying and looked at him. "You sure?" He laughed and nodded. "Yes I'm sure, he told me so. I'm like the advice giver, everyone always comes to me. I'm a good listener." He said and I laughed. 

I finally got up and helped him up and gave him a hug. I cleaned up and then I said goodbye to him and we went our separate ways and I went to my seats right behind the dugout and it was finally time to start the game. 

We ended up winning 10-9, close call. Kimbrel came in and saved the game for us. Papi hit a homer and so did Mookie, it's cause I was wearing his shirt. After everyone cleared out, I went back to the clubhouse and then it was right onto the bus for us. 

I sat up in the front and got on my phone and opened snapchat and put something on my story. I was just staring out the window when I felt someone sitting next to me. I turned my head and saw Andrew sitting there with a smile on his face. 

"So about earlier, you're the same thing for me. You're beautiful, you're funny, you're talented and you're the whole package and nothing like I've never had before." He said and I started blushing, like always when he talks to me. I sighed. "So, what does this mean for us?" I asked and he looked deep in thought. 

"Well I want to take it slow and I'm sure you do too with this crazy schedule of ours that we're going to have, why don't we start with dates." He said and I nodded. "We just have to act like friends in public. John told me about the policy today. He said he's fine with me dating one of the guys, just not everyone else." I said and he nodded. 

"He told me that too cause he knew I liked you." He said and I blushed and by that time we were finally at the airport ready to board the plane. I grabbed my purse and carryon and took a seat near the front of the pane by the window. 

Andrew sat next to me and Travis Shaw sat on the other side of him. I leaned my head against Andrew's shoulder and then was out like a light for the rest of the flight.