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Chapter One

"The Party"

A tall, brown haired boy stood in front of the mirror, checking his appearance for the millionth time.

Wow, Charlie. And you say, I primp like a girl." His blonde roommate teased.

Charlie rolled his eyes at his friend. "Shut up Banksies. Who knows how many hot girls were going to be at this party tonight."

It was a miracle in itself that they had even been invited to a party, considering how they'd begun their high school careers. But after nearly three years at Eden Hall, the ducks had finally become more comfortable with their surroundings. It also helped that most of the old Varsity team had graduated. Now they were the Varsity team. The Eden Hall Varsity Ducks.
"Too bad, I'm not looking." Adam quipped. Charlie shook his head. He still couldn't believe Adam and Julie "The Cat" Gaffney were dating and had been for a month.

"You ready?" Charlie asked. Adam nodded and they hurried to meet thee other ducks in the parking lot.

Waiting by Adam's black SUV was Julie, Connie, and Guy. They all piled in: Julie and Adam in front and Guy, Connie and Charlie in back. Once they arrived at the party, they met up with Fulton, Portman, Ken, Dwayne, Luis, Russ, Averman, and Goldberg.

"Are you guys ready to rock?" Portman bellowed, as he and Fulton made a mad dash inside where the music was thumping. The rest of them followed suit.

Once inside, Averman and Goldberg made a beeline for the kitchen, searching for food, Adam and Julie headed over to where a few couples were dancing, Connie and Guy disappeared, probably to make out, Luis took Dwayne off to check out some hot girls, while Ken went in search of a girl from his math class, that he had a crush on. That left Charlie and Russ.

"Come on, Conway. Let's find you a babe, you haven't had a girl since you and Linda broke up last semester." Russ said. "Russ…" Charlie pleaded. He was okay with looking and talking to hot girls… he just wasn't ready for a relationship. Russ waved his worries away. "I know she hurt you, man but it's been a while."

Five months, Charlie thought. But he had thought they would last and she had broken it off by saying, she had feelings for someone else. Come to find out, she'd been cheating on him with the certain someone else for almost a month before.

"I know dude, but I just don't want something serious." Russ laughed. "That's what flirting for." Charlie shook his head, laughing as he followed his friend.

"Do, they not have anything good to eat in this joint?" Goldberg complained. Averman looked up from his scavenging. "Nope."

A couple of drunk football players stumbled into the kitchen.

"Hello there. Do you fine fellows happen to have any idea where the real food is?" Averman asked.

"Nope, want any beer?" Averman leaned back a bit. "Uh…No thanks, and you've definitely had to much. Goldberg chuckled. "Well, this party's been a total waste."

Adam and Julie were locked in a close embrace on the dance floor.

"Did I tell you how beautiful you look tonight?" Adam asked her.

Julie laughed. "Adam, I'm just wearing jeans and a t-shirt."

Adam smiled. "But you, Julie would look good in anything." Julie glanced up at him and blushed. She stood on tiptoes and gave him a kiss. Then placed her head on his chest. Adam just held her all the tighter.

"Ok, man all you gotta do to get a girl is be smooth, suave, let her know you've noticed her." Luis coached Dwayne.

"And how do I do that?" Dwayne asked.

"Simple, see that girl over there?" Luis asked, pointing. Dwayne nodded. He had to admit she was very pretty. "Well just go up to and tell her, you think, she's hot"

Dwayne nodded, took a deep breath and headed her way.

"Hello, ma'm, um…. You look mighty nice tonight."

The girl, a small blonde with bright blue eyes smiled shyly.

"Really?"

"Yes, ma'm"

She glanced at her girlfriends as they burst into giggles.

Luis shook his head. Dwayne had her hook, line and sinker. He headed off to find his own girl, Maria. He knew she was here somewhere.

Guy pulled away from Connie after their millionth kiss of the night. He was just about to say something when he was interrupted by a loud yell.

"Guy!" They turned around to see Portman and Fulton in the doorway.

"Hey guys." Guy and Connie greeted them

"Hey Cons, can we borrow him for a sec?" Fulton asked. Connie laughed and nodded her agreement.

"I'll be right back." Guy mouthed.

While she waited, Connie wandered about the room. She didn't even notice the intruder until he spoke.

"Hey princess, why are you up here, all by yourself?"

Connie smiled, thinking it was Guy. "Waiting on…" She stopped as she realized it was indeed not Guy but John Right, a senior from her History class.

"Hey John."

"Hey baby, whatch yous doin?" He slurred as he stumbled towards her.

Connie backed away self consciously, "maybe you should go back downstairs, John. You're drunk and Guy's-"

"Not here." John cut her off as he advanced towards her.

Connie ran but John grabbed her and they fell to the ground.

"C'mon, baby just one kiss," he said as he ran his hands over her.

"Get off of me." She cried as he punched him in the nose.

He rolled over with a cry, giving Connie just enough time to get out the door. She ran to the end of that hallway, where she collapsed from relief and fear.

Charlie stood next to Russ as he talked to another girl. It had to have been the twentieth one that night. Yah, they were all hot, but all boring as well. Finally, he got sick of it and motioned to Russ he was leaving.

Russ didn't even seem to notice.

Charlie shook his head as he headed up the stairs in search of the bathroom. He looked in one door but all he saw was John Right passed out on the floor. Probably, too drunk to think straight, Charlie thought.

He continued down the hall, but stopped when he heard sniffling. He headed towards the noise, the bathroom all but forgotten when he saw that the source was Connie.

Cons? Is that you?" He asked softly. She stiffened at his voice.

Who is it?" She whispered.

Now, he was concerned. 'Cons, it's me, Charlie."

At that she burst into tears and threw herself at him. He just stood there shocked for the moment, until he slowly put his arms around her, rubbing her back gently.

"Cons, what is it? Did you and Guy have a fight?" She shook her head through her tears.

"Then what?" She was silent except for a few sniffles.

Cons, you have to tell me or otherwise, I can't help you." He begged.

She pulled out of his embrace and began, her voice shaky.

"I was waiting for Guy to come back and John Right came in all drunk, and I told him to go away but he wouldn't and…" She paused.

"Did he hurt you?" Charlie demanded. "I'll kill him."

Connie placed a hand on his arm. "No, I'm fine, he tried to but I punched him and got away. I'm just a little shaken up is all." She reassured. Charlie immediately pulled her into a tight embrace.

"Can you just take me home please?" She asked. Charlie nodded as they headed downstairs.

Charlie found Adam in the kitchen getting him and Julie a drink.

"Yo, Banksies can I borrow your keys?"

Adam looked puzzled. "Why?"

Charlie thought a moment. He wasn't sure if Connie would want him telling anyone.

"Um…Connie's not feeling well and she can't find Guy, so I told her I'd take her home."

Adam nodded and tossed him the keys. "Just remember to bring the car back and get us." Charlie nodded and sped off to where he had left Connie. They got into the SUV and soon were on they're way back to the dorms.

Charlie glanced over at her, worried. She was being pretty quiet. "You sure, you're ok, Cons?"

She nodded as they pulled up to the dorms. "I'm fine, really. I just had a little scare." She leaned over and kissed his cheek. "Thanks, Charlie." She proceeded to climb ot of the SUV.

"Oh, and Charlie?"

He looked at her. "Yah?"

"Please don't tell the other Ducks….Especially not Guy."

Charlie looked at her surprised. It had been a long time since they had had a secret, just the two of them. The last one had to have been before her and Guy were going out.

"Ok, Cons but call me if you need anything." He said.

Connie smiled. That was the protective Captain Conway, she knew. "I will." She promised.

Charlie watched as Connie hurried inside. He knew she might say she was fine but , no one could be fine after that. Even if it was just an attempt. He still remembered how she had flinched when she had heard his male voice. All he knew right now was that somehow, John Right was going to get his because after all, Ducks fly together. And when you mess with one, you mess with them all.