So Different by Robinson Ruthie

Author:Robinson, Ruthie [Robinson, Ruthie]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 9781585716494
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp
Published: 2012-02-07T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER NINE

Last Saturday in May

Brass Knuckles vs. Divas

Adam stood taking in the activity surrounding him. He was at the derby with Michael tonight. It was the Brass Knuckles vs. the Divas. Adam’s dad had handed over the tickets to him, telling him to represent the practice. Sure, he’d said, not disclosing the fact that he’d become a season ticket holder, too. He’d invited Michael, hoping he’d come alone. He was not in the mood for new company tonight.

Adam took a sip of his beer as he re-examined the Divas’ line up. They, like Team Thunderstorm, were heavy with strong blockers. That combined with the addition of their new speedier jammers, was the reason they’d beaten Thunderstorm. The blockers for the Divas were circling the track now, warming up. He was a little worried for Mariah.

“I saw Tiff the other day,” Michael shouted, trying to be heard over the noise.

“You saw who?” Adam shouted back, his eyes glued to the track. The ref had just blown the whistle to get the pack moving. Mariah and Kick Butt, the jammer for the Divas, stood at the back of the pack waiting for the second whistle.

“Tiff. Remember? She was with us the first night here; Allison’s cousin,” Michael said.

Adam was quiet, staring at the track as the whistle blew and Mariah sprinted ahead.

“Allison is your girl, right?” Adam replied over his shoulder.

“Yes, and her cousin, Tiff, would like to see you again.”

“Would she?” Adam replied, focused on Mariah now as she ducked under the arm of the lead blocker. His body jerked to the side as if it were the one taking the hit.

“She’s tough,” Michael said, watching as Mariah was knocked down onto her right hip. She hopped back up and was now working to get past that blocker again.

“Yes, she is,” Adam said, more to himself.

“I gave her the address to the shop. So don’t be surprised if she gets in contact with you.”

“Who?” Adam asked, standing up and cheering now that Mariah had made it to the front, the referee pointing to her. She was the lead jammer now, and Kick Butt was not far behind. She’d cleared the pack, too. Mariah was now catching up to the back of the pack, pushing against one of the Divas blockers.

“Yes!” Adam said underneath his breath, his arm moving upward in a silent cheer as Mariah cleared one of the weaker blockers. He followed her as she passed another one and grabbed Reagan’s arm. She whipped Mariah around, and Mariah ducked under the arm of another blocker and was now coming up on the pivot.

“She’s good,” Michael said.

“Yep. Her hip has been giving her trouble lately, though,” Adam said.

“Oh, it has, has it?” Michael said, his remark lost on Adam, who was intently observing Mariah as she was hit again, knocking her off her feet. Michael fought against laughing outright as he watched Adam flinch and stand motionless until Mariah stood up. He relaxed when Mariah had the presence to call off the jam, and he trailed her with his eyes as she made her way to her seat.

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