Mateo leant back against the fence of the high-school courtyard, keeping his eyes onto the time on his phone. At this hour, it was late. Nobody was around to disturb him, and it was the perfect opportunity to get more practice in for the next upcoming baseball game.

As soon as he looked up, he noticed the new company. Furrowing his brows, Mateo spoke slowly, clutching his bat tighter. He wasn't expecting any company.

".. Did you want somethin'?"