What A Feeling

“Wait, so he was all up against you?” Kara asks.
“So close, I pretty much forgot how to breathe. Then he ran his hand down my arm. Oh yeah, and the way he kinda forcefully moved my hip; and when he said he could teach me a few other things!”
“Crap, I’m getting hot just listening to you talk about it.”
Becca grins. “I’m not gonna lie, it seriously messed with me.”
“Hey, I’ve got an idea. You’re friends right? Maybe you could be the kind with benefits.” Kara winks.
“Kara!”
“What?”
“Ok, we need to change the subject, or I won’t be able to look Niall in the eyes today.”
Kara laughs. “I love making you uncomfortable. So what are we doing today?”
“We are meeting Niall and his friends to play baseball.”
“Where in the hell are we gonna get baseball equipment?”
Becca grins. “The trunk of my car.”
Kara shakes her head. “You are so weird.”
Becca laughs. “Tell me again why I’m friends with you?”
“Cause I’m your neighbor and you can’t get rid of me.”
“Oh yeah, that’s it. Let’s go.”

Becca pulls up at the field, parking next to Niall’s car.
He’s talking to his friends, then turns to look at her. The smile and wink he gives her, causing an uproar in her chest.
“Damn girl, that was hot.”
“Shut up, Kara.” Becca says as Niall approaches the car, opening the door for her.
“Hey there, Gorgeous.” Niall says.
“Hey.” Becca replies.
“Oh sorry, I was talking to Kara.” He jokes.
Kara laughs loudly.
Becca shakes her head, walking towards the trunk.
Niall grabs her hand, pulling her back. “I’m just teasing. You look beautiful, B.” He kisses her forehead.
Damn, how is a girl supposed to concentrate on baseball now?

As Niall reaches for the equipment in the trunk, Kara says. “I still think it’s strange that you carry this stuff around, Becca.”
Niall looks up. “No it’s not.” Opening the back of his own car, filled with football equipment.
“Oh my God, you two weirdos are made for each other.” Kara says as she heads out
to the field.
“Seems normal to me.” He says.
“Me too.” Becca grins.

Becca has a great time teaching these Irish lads how to play baseball. The general consensus being, it’s way better than Cricket.
She stands near second base as Adam pitches to Niall. There’s something about seeing him standing at home plate, holding the bat just the way she’d showed him. He has to be the sexiest ‘baseball player’ she’s ever seen.
Mmm, I can just imagine him in a baseball uniform, tight pants...
Then she hears the crack of the bat as Niall connects with the ball, sending it way over her head.
He gives her a wink, as he rounds second.
Damn it, I don’t stand a chance.

After the game, they all have sandwiches and beer. Mostly the conversation is about sports until Kara changes the subject.
“Hey Niall, how do you feel about friends with benefits?”
Becca’s head whips towards her friend.
Niall grins, seeing Becca’s discomfort. “Are you offering, Kara?”
She grins. “No, I’m asking for a friend.”
“Kara!” Becca shouts.
“What? I didn’t use your name, honey.”
Niall laughs.
Becca feels herself turn several shades of red.
“Well, it would depend on who the friend was I guess. Of course, I couldn’t even consider it until they gave me a friendship bracelet.” He catches Becca’s eye, winking.
She smiles shyly.

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