Point of View: Ghost
When there is a moment of silence Ari quickly breaks the uncomfortable silence. "Rafa, Zach, this is Izzy out sister." I glance to Ari and Danny before looking back to the two strangers. Smiling, I shift only to have Mel tighten her hold on me.
"Sorry, I would offer a hand." I nod to Mel. "It is a pleasure to meet you both." Glancing to the two , the male with the dark brown hair smiles looking to Mel before nodding.
"Completely understood. It is a pleasure to meet you as well. I am Zach. " He smiles his voice calm and gentle. Nodding, I glance to Rafa and give him a small nod before turning back to the game not expecting him to answer.
"They came about a month after you left." Ari states filling me in as Rafa and Zach share a look with each other. "Along with Kyle the coach." Nodding, I glance over to the coach who seems to be overly focused on the game. "They are from America. They came to help and volunteer at Apa's church." Surprised I look back to Zach who looks surprised to find me looking back at him.
"Your Italian is good for someone who isn't native." I compliment and Zach's hand flies to the back of his head running his fingers through his hair.
"Thank you." He glances to Rafa bashfully. Watching as Rafa reaches up to touch Zach's nervous tell, I turn back a small smile gracing his lips.
"All three of them played soccer in the states, that's how they all met." Ari states filling me. Nodding I rub Mel's back as I watch Jose steal the ball from on of the black pinnies. Danny bellows loudly cheering for his brother and earning himself a glare from Mel for being too loud. "They have awesome skills." Ari continues ignoring Danny and I smile as he brags about the two. He clearly liked them.
"Helping them train are they?" I tease and Danny claps a hand on Ari's back.
"Every morning before class. Even lets us go and use their gym." Danny flexes showing off his muscles. Laughing, I watch as Ari shoves Danny off and the other dramatically falls to the ground. Rolling his eyes, Ari turns back to me only to have Danny shove him into me. Catching Ari's shoulder as he falls forward, Ari is quick to turn back and glare at Danny who realizes he what he has done.
Turning to the two who are watching the two, I smile. "Thank you." Surprised by my soft tone, the four turn to me. Rafa nods surprised and Zach looks embarrassed as he looks to his jeans.
"They are good kids when they want to be." Zach states and I can tell he is choosing his words carefully. Looking to Danny and Ari with a cocked eyebrow, both have the decency to look a little guilty.
"Might have given them a hard time at first." Danny admits aloud and Ari rubs at his shoulder
"A hard time my ass." Zach exclaims and then quickly covers his mouth embarrassed as he glances toward me. Danny spots this and snorts.
"Izzy is the queen of swearing." Ari states filling Zach and Rafa in and I shoot a warning at Danny who stops. Ari turns smiling and I quickly greet him with a flick to the forehead. Instantly the other looses his smile.
"I'm sorry," I look to Zach acting overly interested. "You were explaining how much of a pain in the ass my siblings are." I shoot the pair a dangerous look and both boys shoot to their feet making excuses about getting back to their seats to watch the game. Allowing them to escape to the bleachers, I smile as I catch Zach and Rafa's stunned looks once more. "Thanks for looking out for them. I am sure they gave you all kinds of hell."
Allowing, the two to digest what I have just said, I glance back to the game only to find a set of eyes on me. Scrunching her noes, I sigh and lightly rub her side. "Sorry Mel, I know you dislike it when I swear." I kick myself realizing I would have to watch what I was saying. Giving a sharp nod, she looks back to the game and I follow the boys rushing down the field once more.
Sadly my experience is cut by the sharp brown eyes of Kyle. Doing my best to ignore him, I watch Mikael make one last goal before the game ends. I watch as Jose, Max, and Mikael clap hands as they hustle off the field to Kyle. Jose glances back to me and I give a small wave which makes him smile. Waving back, I laugh as Max yells at him to hurry up as Kyle calls them to the bench in order to chat and gather their stuff.
"Let's get going." Glancing to Apa, I nod and give Mel a squeeze in my lap. Hearing her soft giggle, I carefully slip my hands under her arms and lift her to her feet loving the sound of her voice. Lightly patting Aaron's back, the pup climbs to his feet allowing me to straighten as well. I catch sight of Ari and Danny approaching from the bleachers and Mel rushes over to her brothers. Stretching a little, I move to Apa who carefully extends his hand. Carefully I help him to his feet and he follows my eyes to my crows.
"They spoil her rotten." Apa smirks as Mel rushes between the two. Both boys take her extended hands and easily lift her off the ground swinging her. My body gets warm as I hear those giggles erupt from Mel's mouth but this time louder and uncontrolled.
"Good." I smile looking to Apa as he places his hand to my shoulder and I lightly place my hand on top of his. My fingers run over the familiar wrinkles on his hand. "She deserves every second of it."
I watch for a moment longer before I am distracted by Rafa collecting Apa's folding chair. Zach stands close by holding the carry case. Stepping forward to help, Apa squeezes my shoulder. "You have a couple more to greet."
As if on cue, I hear the rush of footsteps and turn.
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