Chapter FifteenDusty sighed as she watched rain drops run down the window in the bus. Nicki sat next to her in the aisle seat, snoozing. Her friend’s head lolled onto the pitcher’s shoulder. It reminded her of cuddling in bed with Matt.
The Queens had lost the game the day before to their biggest rivals, the Pittsburgh Pythons. Dusty hadn’t pitched, but had rooted hard for her team. They had been scheduled to play again today, but the game had been called. The Queens had to return to New York, as they had a double header scheduled for the next day. They were neck-and-neck with the D.C. Dancers for a spot in the play-offs. All she could do was hope that D.C. had lost too.
Her fingers automatically went to feel the fourth finger of her left hand. As awkward as the engagement ring had felt
