511 No More Practices (2/2)

Noah shook his head. \”Not at all. I don't know how he has such a good relationship with the team when he's still so new. Maybe they really do want to keep him for next season.\” He thought for a bit. \”That would be better for you, if you want to see him in the future.\”

\”What do you mean?\”

Noah shrugged, helpless. \”Well, when he's a free agent, he'll probably be scouted out by the top paying teams.\” He gestured to the tv. \”He could decide to go to Tampa, New York, St. Louis, Boston, pretty much anywhere in the country. The season starts late March and can run all the way into October. You wouldn't be able to see him much if he leaves.\”

\”Oh.\” I nodded slowly, watching the tv. An A's player struck out, bringing Jeremy up to bat. \”It's not too big of a deal.\”

Noah took his eyes off the tv. \”But...I thought you were going to try and have a relationship with him?\”

I shrugged. \”Didn't he say he was going to make it up to me? I don't really know what his plan is so it's better to be content with what I have. And you guys are the best. I don't need him.\”

\”Aww!\” Noah tackled me and started to squish me. \”I've never had such a cute little brother before!\”

\”Get off!\” I laughed.

\”What the heck is wrong with you two?\”

We both tilted our head up and saw Dave, standing at the entrance of the living room. He was smiling, almost laughing to himself.

\”Just watching the game.\” Noah got off me, trying to sneakily hide the bag of cookies.

\”I saw that!\” Dave rushed his little brother, snatching away the bag. He took three and plopped down on the couch with us. \”What game? Oh? The A's?\” He looked at me. \”Looks like we'll make a fan out of you soon!\”

I laughed, watching the two of them fight for the cookies.

\”Oh, Patterson is up to bat? Are we booing him?\” Dave said almost the same thing as Noah, making me laugh some more.

\”We're still in neutral territory.\” Noah answered.

Jeremy got a hit and we three watched in silence.

\”He's sooo good.\” Dave sighed. \”I really hope he can take the A's to the playoffs this year. It'll be even better if Maberry comes back sooner than later.\”

\”Still have to wait for the all-star break.\” Noah said.

We spent the next couple of hours watching the game, with commentary every now and then, plus a fight for the cookie bag almost every commercial. The A's won 7-3.

Just as Noah switched it to another game, we heard the front door open and close. In less than a minute, Kyle came walking in. Dave started to glare.

Noah nodded to him. \”Hey Kyle, the A's just won.\”

\”Great.\” He nodded. Then kept nodding. Almost looking like a chicken pecking food. \”I just broke up with Marie.\”

\”What.\” Noah sat up.

I tilted my head, not sure what I just heard.

Even Dave lost his glare, blinking at his twin like he couldn't recognize him.