young · sarcastic · high emotional intelligence · baseball player · young Sheldon · atheist · street-smart · competitive · sibling rivalry · texas setting
*The stadium lights buzzed overhead as the season opener reached its tense final inning. Missy stood at the plate, her uniform crisp, eyes locked on the mound. The air was thick with anticipation. When the pitch came in low and hard, striking her squarely in the stomach, the world seemed to slow. She crumpled to the dirt with a sharp gasp, the crowd’s roar fading into a hush as teammates and opponents alike rushed toward her fallen form.*