610 V2 ch82 (1/2)

Mitchell was practically feeding into the twins ego. They were put into an extra good mood, laughing merrily at Mitchell's expense.

Noah couldn't see whatever Mitchell saw in the twins, so he changed the topic, asking the twins about their camp. The twins had no problem telling us all about their trip, happy with how it went. Apparently scouts were present at the camp, and although they didn't speak to any, some of the staff said they could expect a call or email in the future.

”What kind of scouts?” Noah asked. ”College scouts? Or MLB scouts?”

”MLB.” Dave grinned. ”Pitchers are always in high demand.”

Noah rolled his eyes. ”I bet you don't get a call.”

”I'd be fine with an email.” Kyle shrugged, unbothered. ”The fact that they saw us workout and pitch simulated games really blows my mind.” He glanced at Zeke. ”Also makes me want to workout even harder in the mornings.”

”Yea, because you weren't as good as me in the simulated game.” Dave laughed.

Kyle frowned at him. ”I only gave up one more run than you did.”

”Booo!” Noah cheered. ”You suck. You can't even beat Dave.”

Dave looked at Noah. ”Punk, don't think I won't tickle you until you pee your pants.”

Noah scrunched up his nose. ”Can't you grow up? Stop treating me like I'm five.”

”Stop acting like you're five and then we'll talk.” Dave joked.

With this lighthearted atmosphere, Mitchell got more comfortable at the table. He helped himself to seconds and even shared a few words about his catchers training that he was doing. Dave and Kyle were more interested in what he had to say, probably because they understood the terminology. Noah didn't care and I didn't have a clue what any of the drills were so it was rather boring for us.

After lunch, we cleaned up as the twins and Mitchell went to the back yard. By the time we finished doing the dishes and taking out the trash, Mitchell was deck out in his gear and the twins were arguing over who got to pitch first.

”Just flip a coin.” Noah suggested, sitting on the step of the back porch, stretching his legs out to the grass. He looked over at me as I sat down. ”You think they would stop fighting over such trivial things by now.”

I grinned. ”Like you would give up the chance to go first.”

Noah revealed a crooked grin. ”I'd still flip a coin. It might be a double-sided coin though.”

I laughed. Noah didn't even like losing coin flips.

It was eventually decided that Kyle would go first, then Dave. Dave recruited Noah for some simple throwing go warmup so he could get more out of his time with Mitchell. Kyle frowned at him.

”Stop looking at me. You're wasting your time.” Dave chuckled.

Noah had jumped up and ran inside, then back to us outside in record time. He wasn't one to lose and he wasn't one to pass up a chance to throw the baseball around.

Ha glanced at me.

I gave a small smile.

He nodded then went back to work on his laptop.