Unforgettable (A Softball Story)

Atlanta

Jaki POV

I woke up as the car stopped. There were 11 other groans. I looked up, suddenly excited. We are in Atlanta! I flung open the car door and breathed in the cool crisp Atlanta air. I gasped when I saw the beautiful Atlanta city skyline.

I marveled at the beauty of the sky and the buildings. I pulled Megan out of the car. "Come on we're here!" Megan opened her mouth to say something but it turned into a gasp. I smiled.

Megan took a deep breath. "I've been here before Jaki, but the beauty gets me every single time. It's so humbling and it makes me feel so... alleviated."

As everyone hauled out of the car, more gasps took place. I smiled and said, "Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go to the hotel!" There were 11 shouts in agreement.

"We're staying here?"

I changed into my swimsuit and said, "Hurry up Dad! We're going swimming!" "I'm going to sleep Jaki, you go to Megan's room, it is room 357 ok?"
"Ok Dad see you later!" I made sure my beautiful swimsuit was on tightly and grinned. My swimsuit is awesome! It has neon green bikini and little ruffles on the top. I ran out the door and went to room 357 (With my towel, coverup, and flip-flops). I knocked. Megan opened the door and stretched in her official Florida State swimming uniform. "Is that Staci's?" I asked. Megan huffed. "Yeah. She gave it to me for my birthday. I like the Seminoles, I want to get a scholarship there." I pulled her out and towards the pool. She kicked the door closed. We ran to get all the team and jumped into the pool. "Oh wow! It's so warm." I grinned. "Categories! I'm going first!"

"Favorite softball player! Jennie Finch?" I heard about 7 splashes. I turned around and dove in the pool. I grabbed someone's ankle. "Gotcha Georgia!" "Aww man! I am THE WORST at this game." I laughed. "It's ok G." She sighed. "If you say so Jaki!" My dad ran out. "Girls, our first game is at 5:00, and it's 3:00. Let's start getting ready, so we can kick butt. We bust ours so we can kick yours, eh?" I rolled my eyes. "Whatever, Coach Dad." We got changed and met in the lobby. "To the Gummy Bear Mobile!!!" "Dad stop trying to be cool for my sake and yours." He shrugged and smiled. We walked to the car in silence. I guess we're too excited. I started humming Panic! At The Disco.

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At The Game:
Jaki POV
Sweat dripping down my face as I stepped back on the mound. I looked at Megan for the sign. 1,3. Fastball outside low. I look over at the number 2 batter. She's a small girl, skinny and short. She stepped into the batters box with a smug grin on her face. She flipped her hair off her shoulder and got ready. I loaded and went through my motion. She started moving her feet. She laid down a bunt and ran to Im. I charged forward and grabbed the ball. I darted it to first. Out.

As I walked back into the dugout Megan patted my back. "Nice job J-Dog." I gave her a tired smile and sat my glove down on the bench. "Meg?" "Yes?" "What's the score?" "We're up 3-1 bottom of the 4th. Game should be over soon." As soon as she said it, my dad called us over to go shake hands with the other team.

"We're all for one, and one for all. Together we stand, together we fall. And in the end, we win them all, go Fire Breathing Gummy Bears!" My team yelled weakly, after the 3rd of 3 back to back games.

I walked over to my dad, my feet I like they were sinking into the concrete with every step.

"Is this day almost overrrrrr? I might die." I stuck out my lower lip and slumped against him. "Awww boo, it's ok! We have a 3 hour game break." He gave me a smile and ruffled my hair.

Back at the hotel, my dad unlocked the hotel room. I hobbled into the room. I threw myself into the bed and felt myself sink into the fluff.

I changed into PJs and I rolled into bed. I