Disclaimer: I'm sure that you all know what is coming, but on the off chance that Disney feels the pinch of this recession and goes looking for money, I better not leave myself open for them to sue me. Therefore, I must tell you all that no, I do not own the Mighty Ducks or any of its associated characters. Those that you do not recognize are creations of my own.

Note: Rating subject to change. And opinions and actions in this story do not necessarily reflect me.

Storyline Note: This prologue just kind of sets the scene. And yeah, Luis might seem a bit insensitive but he just doesn't think things out. He just does what feels right at the time.

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The Pursuits of 22

Luis' POV

That girl…I was drawn to her from my first day at Eden Hall. I remembered following her down the hallway, trying to sit with her in the cafeteria – and making my getaway. Kissing her in front of Rick Riley at the JV/Varsity Showdown…

Ofcourse, in real life, once you get the girl, it doesn't mean that you have to stay with each other 'til death do us part'. Mindy and I had broken up only a week after we had even got together. Still, Riley hadn't been the nicest to her after she'd gotten with me and therefore she decided to brave my friends for the rest of the year.

I won't deny it. Mindy could be a very fun person – broke all the trivial rules, partied, went to concerts…was pretty kinky. Yeah, that first time…let's just say that nerves took on a whole new meaning. I was barely 15 for God's sake.

Just before the summer vacation we had a fight. What was it about? Probably about how dumb my fellow 'duckies' were. So we never really broke up but all the same, at the start of sophomore year, she practically jumped on me, apologized a million times and dragged me off to her room. Lucky me, right?

Well, if you are talking about the sex, then yes, very lucky me. In every other way – no. Honestly, how many cheerleader practices, shopping trips, bitchy gossip hours and 'your friends are so lame' lectures did you expect me to sit through?

Halfway through the year I dumped her after we lost a hockey match to the Thurston Troopers. I'd apparently forgotten how to use my brakes, and had slammed into the barrier on countless occasions. With each failure, a bit more of my confidence would just trickle away, and by the end of the game, I was really not in the mood for listening to Mindy diss the other team's uniform. I remember rolling my eyes at the shocked look on her face…she'd get over it.

*

Halfway through sophomore year:

I was busy making out with Georgia Neil when a tall girl entered the room and interrupted us. "Hi there. Didn't know that you were going out with Mendoza" the girl said, leaning against the door, a long finger pulling at her black curls. She was one gorgeous girl. I slipped off the bed.

"Oh, we're not…just a bit of…" uh, what the hell do you call it? "…fun" I ended, checking out her legs.

"I hope you enjoyed it then. Later!" she called.

"Who was that?" I asked Georgia.

"Oh, my room-mate Sally Thompson. Nice girl."

Yes, very nice girl…

*

"Sure that your parents won't be back any time soon?" I asked Sally as we ran upstairs to her bedroom. She pushed me onto the bed, and straddled me.

"It's 10, right?" She asked. I nodded, looking at her unbutton my shirt. "The cocktail party doesn't finish til midnight. We have over two hours" the girl said, ripping off my shirt and throwing hers aside.

"Yeah" I said, sitting up and removing her bra, "Plenty of time".

*

Sally's head lay on my chest, each of us slightly panting. My arms were wrapped around her waist, her warm breath tickling my damp skin.

"Well now. You certainly live up to your reputation. I guess you've had a bit of practice." She smirked, biting at my nipple.

"I'm sure you woulda guessed that Mindy's a bit kinky." I told her, stroking her dark curls. "But I see that you are too".

She smiled "Sure am" and proceeded to nibble her way up my neck, to my mouth. After kissing me, the relaxed expression on her face gave way to one of alarm.

"Oh shit! 12:15. My parents are gunna be home real soon!".

I turned to look at her clock. Damn. I quickly dressed, while Sally stayed in bed watching me, a coy smile on her face.

"You mind?" I laughed.

"So, we going to make a habit of this now?" she asked. I nodded, and kissed her goodbye before going downstairs and catching the bus back to school.

*

A couple of weeks later:

Sally and I were sitting through a particularly boring English lesson, dissecting, piece by piece, every bit of dialogue in Macbeth.

"So" she whispered. "I've got a confession"

"Why are you telling me now then?" I asked feeling puzzled.

"So you can't start yelling at me" she smiled.

"Well…fess up"

"I…well, I already have a boyfriend" she said guiltily.

I looked at her, frowning. "Since when?" I asked her.

"A year ago. Jed Wilkins. Went here last year. He's in Iowa now. I get lonely, and so does he…we're both a bit guilty of cheating."

"Don't you think you could have let on before?"

"Well, I wasn't expecting it to be anything but a one time kind of thing." She explained. "You hate me now, right?"

I shook my head. "No. You aren't my girlfriend, and you guys have obviously got some weird comfort agreement going on…as do I, in my own way. It's all good with me"

*

A month afterwards:

Walking out of class, Mindy bumped into me after my Italian lesson one afternoon and gave me a big kiss. "Hey! Wrote you a note coz I missed you" she said, batting her eyelashes.

"Missed you too babe" I told her and kissed her back.

Biology was not my favourite lesson. I dunno; it just kinda grossed me out. I was so changing into Earth Science the next year. So, it did not take long for me to take out Mindy's pink paper, unfold it, and start to decipher the curly, fluro green words.

Hey Sweetie,

I know that I was only just talking to u at lunch like 5 minutes ago but this lesson is like SO boring. I'm in Math and I mean, what else are we supposed 2 do? Mrs Garry went 2 the dentist and is talking with a lisp. Why is "x" so important anyway? It always changes. So Cindy and me are just making a list of all the things that she needs 2 change about her outfit but we then we like decided that we could use like one word. EVERYTHING! I mean honestly, can't she take a look at Miss Johnston? Obviously she has it so right. Anyways, what are u doing? Wait, Italian, I remember now. U are so smart learning a third language. Shit, Mrs Garry says that I'll get extra homework if I don't put this away. Bitch. Just coz she has a hairy chin and I don't. Anyways, I better go now. Can't wait until I get 2 see u this afternoon. I'm going 2 strip that Varsity jacket right off your sexy bod. U are such a babe hunni.

Love U,

Mindy

Typical Mindy. But after one hell of a long day, there was no way I'd complain. So she could get a little annoying at times…she could be pretty sweet too.

That's why I'd got back together with her. We kinda bumped into each other at a café and started talking. Once she found out that I was struggling with an English Essay, she brought out hers and let me copy it. Apparently the head cheerleader had found an interest in Pride and Prejudice and had done really well. Who would have thought, hey?

Some days later:

I opened my eyes and took in my surroundings. Violet walls, white furniture, clothes strewn about the floor…Sally Thompson sleeping on my left...I really had to stop going to watch her preform in those plays she always took part in. Her costume lay crumpled near the bed. It had been fun undressing Cleopatra last night – I so get why Mark Antony went for her.

A sudden pang of guilt made me regret my actions. Hadn't I told Mindy that I was going out with some of the Ducks? Yes, I did. Although, that was only so she wouldn't worry and jump to the conclusion that I'd…do what I'd just done. I dressed in silence and slipped out the back door, completely unnoticed by both Sally and her parents.

*

Sophomore year ends:

Paul Jones, newly elected as the male school captain for the following school year, was holding a party at his house. Yeah, mansion more like. The majority of the school seemed to have arrived for the event, and while alcohol flowed, music blared all around me and couples danced provocatively, I was stuck in a corner with Mindy and her friends.

"And those shoes! Heaven. They are unique, I swear, I've never seen them before. I told Daddy and he said yes, and now their mine. Don't you just love them? They were imported from Paris and -"

I so did not care that Mindy had spent an unbelievable amount of money on shoes all the way from France. Who cares? Connie bought a nicer pair for $50. As my girlfriend was sitting on my lap, I'd found it hard to escape. But there comes a time…

"Hey babe, I'm just gunna see Portman for a bit, ok?" I told her. She nodded and off I went, not caring who I actually met up with.

As it happened, I did find Portman. He was in the kitchen and had begun to make out with a really busty chick against the fridge. He wasn't the only one in there. Some others, half naked, were sitting around the table, bottles scattered all around.

A blonde with big hair and huge pouting lips came up to me, laughing.

"You wanna join in?" she asked.

"Join what?" I queried.

"Strip poker"

"I don't play cards."

"Do you play 'strip' then?" she teased me.

"Yeah, that I do"

"So do I. Lets find a room then"

It took a while to find an empty room but we managed to settle in what appeared to have once been a nursery.

"Well, I'm Tiffany, by the way" she said, sitting on a dresser "do you like it slow?"

"Not tonight" I said.

"Me too" she smiled seductively, and unbuttoned her blouse.

*

Beginning of Summer Vacation:

"Luis! This is like the third time you've been late!" Mindy yelled angrily. It was true. Every time we'd planned on going to the movies to see one of her chick flicks I'd always been about 15minutes late. Mindy dragged me into Cinema 2 and began to try and make out with me. However, I'd have no part in it.

"Outside, now" she hissed. I followed.

"Well, what the hell is wrong with you?" she shouted at me.

"Wrong with me? There's nothing wrong with me. I just need some space" I told her.

Tears sprung to her eyes. "What? You're leaving me?"

No...and yes. "We just need some time apart, ok? I'll see you at school". Mindy started to cry. I didn't know what to do. So I managed to hunt down a cab and put her in it.

I walked back to Guy's house, thinking that I needed to find Tiffany or Sally before I left for Miami...

I'll try to update more soon :)