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Chapter Twenty

Zach

One thing I can say is that life is getting easier. More in the the sense of moving on then anything else. I find it hard to believe that it has only been five months since the accident. I felt like a year at the least head gone by. But no.

I had to many things to do now other then sitting around worrying about things. I still missed my brother but I was letting go of the pain. It was easier to accept things then fight them anyways.

Baseballs been taking up a lot of my time. Between practices and games. Coach as been working us hard due to all the games we have coming up.She doesn't want us to get cocky and mess up.

Then there's the, my "Iittle sister has a boyfriend. That's still a little hard to swallow, but I'm glad it's Mike. He's a good guy and I'd trust him with my life. But he still a guy and he's dating my sister on top of that. My only sister, i might add. It can get a little awkward watching a movie in my house now....

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Schools been fine. Classes are the same as always. Lunch is still favorite time of day.So it's still me, but a little more mature.

I stopped Natalie after English. "Hey, what do you have going on later?" I asked as we walked down the hall.

Natalie shrugged. "Nothing really... Why?" She raised her eyebrow and looked up at me.

"I had a change and was wodering if you could make it..... I don't think you've been able to make it to one of my games." I shrugged. "I also think Quinn wants some one to sit with her on the bleachers." I chuckled.

Natalie nodded. "Mhmmm... Well I guess I could try and make it since I'm not doing anything later.." She smiled at me.

"Good, I guess I'll be watching for you." I smiled as we parted ways and headed off to our classes.

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"Alright boys I know this isn't most important game, but don't you dare veg cocky on me. If you screw up the little ones how are you supposed to win the big ones." Coach said to us as we sat in the dug out.

We all nodded.

"Alright, get out there and play nice." She shooed us out to the field.

Mike looked over at the bleachers and his face immediately lit up with a smile. I knew he was looking at Quinn so I didn't bother to look over.

I got to the pitchers mound and took my stance. Only then did I look up at the bleachers. I was Quinn and a few of the other guys girlfriend. But then I saw Natalie. She gave me a small wave and I tipped my hat to her..

I couldn't see if she rolled her eyes at me but I'm pretty sure she did.

We ended up winning by two homeruns. The boys were all hootin and holleren in locker room as we changed it off our uniforms. "Party at my dorm!" One of the seniors, Josh, called. Which was also followed by now hoots and hollered.

Mike and I got out and walked over to where the girls were waiting for us.

"So?" Mike asked as he walked up to Quinn.

She smiled and wrapped her arms around him in a hug. "You were great." She said pecking him on the cheek quickly. They never out right kissed in front of me, and I was grateful for that. Even if it might have been more for their sake then my own.

"So we still going to the race track?" I asked looking at Natalie.

Natalie shrugged. "If everyone still wants to."