When I approached Baron and the children, they cheered and hollered at my arrival. I couldn’t help the wide smile that stretched my lips across my face.
“Ava,” Baron’s voice boomed over the cheering children. “What a pleasure seeing you here.”
I grinned back at him, “What game are you all playing today?”
Cherry, a little girl who was only about six years old, replied, “We’re playing ‘Horse’ with the basketball!”
“Well, can I play?” I looked between the gaggle of kids and Baron, making sure to look a little longer in Baron’s eyes as I asked for permission.
“Do you know the rules?” Baron challenged with a smirk.
“I do not.” I admitted with a laugh, and the children started trying to explain the rules all at once. They dragged me towards the basketball court, gripping tightly onto my cl
