4 Cheater

Four cheater "I KNOW WHAT YOU DID BACK THERE," Harris said softly when he and Zeke were away from Roxy and the other players. "It's not a big deal, Harris," Zeke replied. "I'm just using my natural abilities like everyone else."

"But you're not like everyone else," Harris said. "That's the point. Using your powers means that you're not learning how to play the game correctly or improve your skills like everyone else." Zeke looked away.

Harris continued. "Besides, don't you think that using your powers in front of so many people is risky? Aren't you worried that someone might discover your secret? And you took a spot away from someone who deserved it. Promise me you won't use them anymore for baseball." Harris could tell from the expression on Zeke's face that he hadn't really considered this. "Okay, I promise," Zeke said quietly and walked away.

Over the next few days, Zeke hardly said a word to Harris. For the first time since they became friends, Harris felt a strain in their friendship One afternoon after school. Harris decided to talk to Roxy. "I'm worried about Zeke," he said as they tossed ground balls to each other.

"What do you mean?" she asked, snagging the ball with her glove. "He's been playing well at practice, and everyone on the team seems to really like him." "I think he may be cheating," Harris said, realizing that he was walking a fine line between helping his friend and guarding Zeke's secret.

"Cheating?!" Roxy said, throwing the ball back to Harris. "Why do you think he's cheating?" "Um, I'm not sure, "Harris. said. "But how can someone who never played baseball before suddenly be so good?"