65 The Weekend 10 (1/2)

”Are you looking for Noah?” Kyle knew exactly what I was thinking, so I nodded. ”He went inside to look for new tape for his bat.” He showed me his bat. ”New tape to keep a better grip.”

I looked at the doors then back at Zeke, trying to ask if I could go.

Zeke narrowed his eyes at me. ”He won't be able to change my mind. You can go to him for now, but then come back so we can start working with you and how you can fool pitchers and other teams.”

I sighed and gave a slow nod. Fine, fine. Zeke is the captain so it's not exactly easy for me to refute. I took off my helmet and put it under my arm, then made my way back inside, leaving the three behind.

Noah wasn't by the counter like I thought he would be. I looked around and found the tape they were talking about, but no Noah.

”You looking for baby Atkins?” A female said from behind. I nearly jumped out of my skin and quickly became on guard. I really hate when people speak from behind. Luckily it was just the older lady from behind the counter so we had some distance between. Her eyebrows shot up at my weird attitude, I'm sure. ”He went to the snack bar for food.”

Lunch already? I nodded my thanks and headed to the snack bar, finally spotting Noah, who was near the front of the line. I squeezed through the crowd to get to him.

He grinned right away. ”Jake! Glad you came to find me. I'm sneaking in a cookie before Zeke sees. You want one?”

I started to nod, but then thought how I already pissed Zeke off once. No need to make it worse so I changed it to a head shake.

Noah gave me a look of suspicion. ”Is Zeke waiting for us?” I pointed at me and he sighed. ”Guess I won't get anything sweet for right now.” We stepped out of line and headed to a more open space. ”Did you come to get me since Zeke wants you?”

I nodded vigorously. Noah's deducting ability was on point.

”Why do you look even more worried than normal? Did I miss something?”