Noah said he would think of a solution for me . It's not like he knew how good or bad I was at fielding either so we could just come up with something at my tryout/practice .
With all of today's excitement, I had no problems falling asleep .
The next morning could only be described by one word: madness . The twins were yelling and hollering all over the place and making a lot of racket . It didn't take long for Noah to get dragged into their drama .
I stealthily made my way downstairs with my backpack in order to keep my distance .
Advertisement"Good morning Jake . " Mrs . Atkins greeted me when I walked into the dining room . Surprisingly the table was set with breakfast foods . Mr . Atkins and Zeke were also there, already eating .
I put my bag down and sat down with a seat between me and Mrs . Atkins . I looked at all the food spread out that included waffles, cereal, eggs, bacon, and so on .
"Just help yourself honey . " Mrs . Atkins smiled . "I only do breakfast like this on Monday mornings to start the week off right . The rest of the week is usually just cereal . So don't hold back . "
I nodded and started to fill my plate . The only breakfast I've ever had was from my school or when I stayed in the hospital, but neither of those places could compare . In my opinion, Mrs . Atkins should be a chef and not some realtor .
Us four sat and ate in silence as the three troublemakers made a lot of noise upstairs . There was yelling and thumping and it just sounded like chaos . I was halfway done when the three finally ran down the stairs .
The twins were quick to stack their plate and start stuffing their food down . Noah glanced at me as he sat down, "Wow . You ditched me for food? I see how it is . "
I froze . Then poured as I looked at him .
He sighed . "I was kidding! Just finish eating . I understand how good mom's cooking is . " He started to load his plate . "I just thought with a brother my age, you would be there to help me in fights . "
I looked nervously at the twins . They were stuffing their faces and easily looked menacing compared to Noah . I really didn't want to face them . Like ever .
"They won't hit you . Mom would skin them alive . " Noah said .
"Yea, we have other ways to torture you . " Dave laughed .
I shivered as I thought about their tickling session . I wouldn't want that either . I shook my head at Noah showing my unwillingness to take them on .
Noah sighed . "Guess we'll just have to beat them on the field . "
"You're on the same team . " Mr . Atkins finally came in to play . "You boys should be working together and building each other up, not tearing each other down . "
"Yes dad . " The boys chorused . Even Zeke .
"Good . " He stood up . "I hope you kids all have a great day . If any problems arise, be sure to let me and your mom know . And look out for Jake today . " He faced me . "Jake, it's okay to be nervous and scared . Noah will be there to help . Any other trouble, just find Zeke . " He nodded at us and left to the office .
I looked at Zeke . He still looked even more intimidating than the twins so I hope I won't ever have to rely on him .
Zeke suddenly stood . "Okay, time to go . "
The twins grumbled, but nonetheless also stood up . Noah looked pitifully at his half-eaten food, and grabbed the muffin and toast .
"Alright boys . " Mrs . Atkins sent us off with a smile . "Listen to your dad . Be good . Be safe . Be productive . " She waved us to the garage .
Chapter end
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