We got the ball, and went to the gas station. Ras chose a can of Mountain Dew, and I got a coke. Then we say down outside in the shadow and drank them together while we chatted. He had to be home in 30 minutes, and we were both tired from the game, so no point in resuming the game. But it had been a lot of fun for both of us.
"Thank you for playing football with me, Ras. I really enjoyed that." I said.
"Me too. And thanks for the soda" he said. "I guess you shouldn't make bets like that, when you play against a pro like me".
I laughed again. "True I said. I'll remember that. No more bets with you".
"Can we play again after dinner?" Ras asked me.
"Hmm... Maybe. Don't you think we played enough football for one day?" I asked.
"Yeah... It's just that. My friend isn't home the next days, and there's nothing else to do here".
"Well how about you come by after dinner, and we'll see if we can find something fun to do, ok?" I suggested.
Another of those radiant pure boy smiles I loved so much. "Sure, that will be great!" he said. "Where are you staying?"
"Yes... That's another thing. You noticed that camper I drive around with? I don't want to place at the parking lot. That must be the most boring place in town. Is there a place with a good view nearby? I like to wake up looking at some nature".
"Yes, there's the lake" Ras said.
"Oh a lake, that's nice. Could you show me?" I asked
"Sure... Follow me"
"Hey wait... You get on your bike, and I'll follow you in my car. Then you can see where I place my camper".