Chapter 9 Summary

Kevin and Russel kiss for a while. Kevin admits that he's wanted to kiss Russel since the first time they met at the gazebo. He also admits that he joined the Geography Club because of Russel. Russel asks Kevin when he knew he was gay, and Kevin says he's always known.

At baseball practice on Monday, Russel gets to third base. They coach pairs them up to practice their throwing and catching. Kevin offers Russel some chewing tobacco, which Russel takes because he wants to prove to Kevin that he is willing to take risks because Kevin told him he likes guys because they take risks.

Tuesday, while waiting for Belinda to show up for the club meeting, Russel starts complaining. Belinda overhears him talking about the club members being gay. When they ask if she's going to tell, she tells them she...