When Our Worlds Stand Still by Lindsey Iler

Author:Lindsey Iler [Iler, Lindsey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-03-25T23:00:00+00:00

“Will you quit sulking?” At the sound of Mark’s stern demand, I roll over on the couch where I’ve been lounging for hours. A pillow hits my face, and I tuck it behind my head before I flick the TV to life and turn it to ESPN.

We watch the latest and greatest in sports. Mark glares at me while I dream of making a newsworthy name for myself. After our great season opener, I hope I’m well on my way.

“You got something to say?” I bark, placing my feet on the floor and resting my elbows on my knees.

“You’ve been moping around the house for the past month. You’re sort of killing the vibe around here.” His eyes never leave the television screen. “Nice catch.” He nods in appreciation of the number one play of the week. “Did you see that shit?” I nod. “Seriously, man, if you miss her so much, then get your ass in your car and drive to the city.”

“She seemed busy when we talked. She has to work tonight. I wouldn’t even get a chance to spend more than ten minutes with her.” I explain my foul mood.

“Big fucking deal. This morning at practice, you pitched like shit, and even Rico has decided to vacate the premises because he can’t handle the killjoy you’re being. We don’t have a game this weekend, so let’s go. Next weekend, we can’t. We’ve got an away game series.”

Kennedy and I haven’t seen each other in four weeks, and at first, it wasn’t all that hard. We both have school, and she has dance. During baseball season, I have some three-day away games. It hasn’t seemed like that big of a deal until today.

We talk on the phone every night, even if it’s just to say goodnight. Sometimes, we stay on the phone until one of us falls asleep. Kennedy is usually the one who ends up snoring in the receiver.

“Look at the giddy ass grin on your face. Pack a bag, and let’s get the hell out of town.” Mark stands.

“We?” I raise an eyebrow.

“Sexting can only go so far before it gets weird.” Mark shrugs.

“So, sweet little Bea is a sexter, huh?” I wiggle my eyebrows at him as I snatch his phone off the coffee table. I try to crack the code, and when I do, he jerks it from my grasp, and I start for the stairs.

“Where are you going?” Mark yells.

“We’re going to the city, apparently. I wouldn’t be able to live with myself if you end up with a bad case of blue balls or something. Completely unselfish reasons, of course.”

Fifteen minutes later, we’re on the road. I debate texting Kennedy but decide to leave the element of surprise on my side for this impromptu visit.

When we’re halfway there, Kennedy texts me.

Heading into work. I’ll call you when I’m out, but it could be late.

Leave it to Kennedy to use perfect spelling and punctuation in a text. I laugh to myself.

“It’s nice to see you two back together,” Mark mutters.

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