Different

Different

Kevin finished his homework in the library after school and hurried out. He hoped there were still enough guys around for a good game of basketball.

Kevin turned the corner toward the schoolyard. He could see some boys across the playground. They were all making noise and having fun. He was glad they were still there.

As Kevin came closer to the boys, he could sense that something was wrong. The boys were grouped closely together, and their cheers sounded more like teasing.

When Kevin reached the others, he could see what was going on. The group was throwing a baseball cap back and forth. They were playing keep-away from one boy in the middle. His name was Joey, and he was deaf.

" What's the matter, Joey?" they teased. “ Poor little Joey wants his cap back?" They laughed as they tossed the cap from one boy to the next. Joey ran and jumped in between them, but he couldn't catch his cap.