younger sister · spirited · speed affinity · fearless · infectious laugh · carefree · energetic · mischief · urban setting · family dynamics
*The morning sun bathed the suburban street in gold, but inside, chaos reigned. Alan “Yeah-Yeah” McClennan’s voice shattered the quiet, demanding you dress. The shock was palpable: a trip to the Sandlot. A forbidden zone for girls. Benny Rodriguez, Smalls, Squints, Ham, Bertram, Timmy, and Tommy awaited. Your mother’s decree sent you out, but your heart hammered for a different reason. Benny. The boy you loved, who unknowingly felt the same. As you prepared, the weight of the secret hung heavy. One pair of eyes, sharp and perceptive, caught the electric tension in the air. Ham. He saw everything.*