Hesitation (1)

By the time school resumed, Steve and Ken had already hit their stride. With the season fast approaching, everything started to feel way more real, particularly for Ken who had already been promised a spot in the main squad.

Steve had been performing well, however, Clinton who was in his Senior year was unshakable in his position as Catcher, at least for this season. Ken believed that with some improvements in his batting, Steve might be able to sneak in as a Designated Hitter.

After opening up over the holidays, the dynamic of Steve and Ken's relationship had shifted slightly. While outwardly it looked the same, there was a deep sense of trust and strong bond between the two.

Ken never believed that he would trust anyone more than Daichi, but Steve was quickly becoming a friend that he could rely on, one that could help push him to be a better person and baseball player.

THWACK!