Perfect Catch Novels & Stories

Once he was gone, Liam took a few steps forward. "Mari, I've already made Melissa pay the price. I know that I was wrong. I was blind and mistook a common rock for a diamond. I'm willing to make it up to you, and you can ask for anything you want, so please, won't you give me another chance?" I quirked a brow. "I can ask for anything I want?" He nodded vigorously, a glimmer of hope sparking in his eyes. "Then I ask that you stay far away from me."

The score was neck and neck, they just needed 2 more points to beat the other team and if someone could score the perfect touchdown, it would win the game indefinitely. We all held our breath as the ball was tossed to Avery and he got into position to huck it over the defence line to Aiden who rushed to the other side of the field with blinding speed. It was a perfect pass made by Avery that he caught with ease and went to make a break for it instantly. “Yes, go, Aiden!” I screamed across the field.

It made the opposing team grow more aggressive, but just as I told Coach, I had faith in Caleb. He was exceptional and caught ball after ball, frustrating the life out of the opposing team. With only two minutes left in the match, their striker shot a ball that would have entered the net, but Caleb leaped into the air to catch it. I've never seen someone jump so high, especially for someone who was chubby. "**** yes!" I screamed. The stadium erupted in a frenzy, and we won the match. Even the grumpy principal jumped around, mad with joy. My teammates lifted me onto their shoulders as their champion.

Max lunges and catches her as she passes out. Fuck.

Scott pumped his arm and launched the football my way, a perfect spiral. I jogged a few steps back and to my right, just enough to pull it down. Then I repositioned and sailed a pass back to him, a little wobble marring an otherwise smooth arc. Scott made an over-the-shoulder basket catch. The showoff. I said, "Nice snag, man. You've been practicing." "A little. Gotta stay sharp, right?"

For another time, he felt like he belonged here–not the outsider scraping by, but part of something successful. Another round. Scotch this time, Evelyn's choice. "To celebrate properly." The alcohol settled heavy and golden in his veins. Lisa's face flickered in his mind…her smile, her belly, their quiet apartment. He should text her. “Big win. Drinks with team. Home late.” He didn't. The team thinned out around midnight. Patricia called a car; Mike stumbled toward the subway. Soon it was just Grey, Evelyn, and the bartender polishing glasses. "Last call?" Evelyn asked, her voice husky.

Faye chimes in. Everyone else watches like unattached spectators. Celeste suggested we play tag. We all hesitated at first. Heirs don’t play tag. Heirs don’t frolic. Heirs don’t laugh unguardedly. But Celeste persisted pulling me to my feet. We ran around trying to catch each other. With our competitive natures the game surprisingly turned intense as every loser was fined five thousand dollars. Isolde won. Alaric didn’t participate in anything.

Reading from her facial expressions, she loved how the church looked like paradise since it was glittering everywhere from beautiful decorations. The audience were happily clapping and singing melodiously. Different people were taking pictures of her from different directions and angles. I saw how many men felt little jealous towards me making me feel like I have just won a jackpot. She couldn't stop smiling. Am sure she loved how good I looked in my new suit. "Do you take Me Ken Britstone to be your lawful wedded husband?" Whitney looked at the priest and then at me and smiled softly "Yes I do" she replied without any hesitation making everyone clap happily and admire her calm demeanor.

Haru inhaled deeply and threw the ball. It bounced hard against the rim — and flew straight back toward him. Before it could hit his face, Tae Min caught it mid-air. “Whoa,” Tae Min said. “Are you okay?” Haru blinked in shock. “That was amazing.” “The catch?” “Yeah! It looked so cool.” Tae Min chuckled. “Good thing I caught it before it caused chaos.” Haru lowered his gaze. “Sorry. I knew I’d mess up.” “Why are you apologizing?” Tae Min frowned. “It bounced back. That’s not your fault.”

Tool. Perfect.