Chapter 108 Softball Summer

• Kadeem
• "Hold it like this," Kadeem said. He stepped in close and reached his arm around Ardal's willowy frame. He slid his hand over hers, helping her to steady her bat, feeling a delicate warmth radiating from her body. She turned and smiled at him, the intensity of her gaze making his heart skip.
• From across the field, he heard Layla groan in exasperation. "Come on, Deem," Layla shouted. She rolled her eyes so dramatically he could see it all the way to her position on the pitcher's mound.