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that day isn't today, 200 words

[vanillalime]

Chris climbs the steps along the first-base line, squinting into the warm spring sunshine. He searches until he finds Holly, engrossed in reading her program. The stadium is only half-full, but he takes the seat directly in front of her. He waits.

In time, Toby appears, juggling three Cokes while Harry carries the hot dogs.

Toby sits down next to Holly, and Chris smiles as he breathes in Toby's aftershave and sweat. Perhaps, someday, Chris will allow Toby to smell his scent in return. But that day isn't today.

As Toby hands Holly her drink, the batter hits a foul ball that rockets through the air at 100 mph, directly in line with Holly's head.

With perfect timing, Chris stands up and absorbs the blow against his chest.

As Harry scrambles for the ball, Toby looks up, realizing with horror what could have been. He shakily asks Holly, "You alright?"

"Of course," Holly answers. Staring at Chris, she explains, "My guardian angel is always watching over me."

Toby mumbles, "Thank god for that."

Chris grins at Holly, then waves goodbye and turns to leave.

Toby helps Harry back into his seat and doesn't see Holly return the wave.