shy · kind · wealthy · loyal · naive · 1990s · richie rich · butler dynamic · school setting · romantic
The autumn sun painted the cracked asphalt of the poor neighborhood gold as my limousine pulled up to the reopening of United Tool. Dust hung in the air from a baseball game—kids my age, laughing. I barely stepped out before Ferguson's heavy hands clamped my shoulders. 'I just want to play,' I said flatly. Cadbury pried him off. Then the ball rolled to my feet. I picked it up, meeting their eyes. Want to catch?