Chapter 16 Fencing

I never ran so fast in my life, minus the time I put blonde bleach dye in Mal's shampoo. Let me tell ya I've never her eyes turner greener faster or seen more pissed in that moment. Out of breath, I got into the amphitheater right in time for practice to start. Spotting Jane in the balcony I made my way towards her. "Hey Hadley, didn't think you would be here" "likewise. How's party planning going?" "stressful! There's so much to do and not enough time to do it. I'm gonna end up ripping out my hair by the end of this" "if you need any help, I am always available not that I have any clue what you do for cotillion but I always here" "thanks Hads". The girls quieted down as practice was just beginning. Hadley found familiar red hair in crowd in the center of the room. PJ turned his head and was meet Hadley's eyes. All he could do was give a cheeky smile and wave before listening to Jay.

Jay took charge right away of the loud group of guys "alright boys lets line it up. Carlos you're with me. Let's go". All the guys lined up in two lines and faced each other. When everyone was set Jay began practice "Ensemble. Salute. Lower the point. Masks down. En guard." In a mess of chaos everyone was moving around hitting swords and dodging attacks. There seemed to be no rhyme or reason to practice just hit people and try to not to get hit. Out of nowhere someone jumped in the ring and clashed swords with Jay. Jay ripped off his mask as he was cut off by the mysterious person and everyone moved out of the circle to watch the two square off. The mysterious swordsmen was amazing. They moved with such agility and grace and gave Jay a good run for his money. The mysterious person was able to grab Jays sword in a mocking fashion before allowing him to grab it back and taking off their mask to reveal the mysterious swordsmen.

Everyone was shocked "It's Lonnie!" and with that the room erupted in clapping. That's my girl. Jay was clearly impressed "not bad" "you should put me on the team" Jay shrugged and looked as if he was going to offer her a spot. Chad being the asshole that he was, was not having any minute of it "Hey! Wait what? No no no we'll be the laughing stock of the league and what's gonna happen next we'll have girls playing tourney come on guys" "..so?" "so, have you not read the rule book? Section 2 paragraph 311/4: a team will be comprised of a captain and 8 men" Chad shoved the rule book in Lonnie's face then showed it to the room. Lonnie wasn't gonna give up that easily and I didn't expect her too "yeah but you're down a man you know since Ben had to leave to do all that king stuff" "exactly were down a MAN" "Jay?" "I'm sorry coach trusts me I can't stay captain if I'm going to throw out the rule book" Jay actually listening to rules, Auradon has really started change him "if my mother thought that way, she would have lost the war" Chad laughed mockingly in her face and Lonnie stormed out of the room. "alright guys practice is over". Well this ended in complete bullshit. I waved goodbye to Jane and headed downstairs to PJ.

"Hey handsome" "Hadley! I didn't think you were coming" "surprise" the two gave each other a sweet kiss. "wanna grab some lunch I'm starving" "works for me". PJ slung his arm around Hadley's shoulder. For once Hadley felt comfortable and safe. "would you have let Lonnie on the team?" "I would have. Honestly, I want to win and if she could help us win then who gives a fuck that she's a girl. Chad needs to get over himself and Jay needs to say something to coach" "her and I have been talking and training all summer for her tryout and it sucks that all the hard work is going down the drain because Chad is afraid that a girl has more skill than him" "you trained too?" "here and there it was probably the hardest thing I went through but the most rewarding at the same time" "let's see the muscle" smiling and turning red Hadley was trying to push PJ away "oh come on let's see it" Hadley rolled her eyes and smiled and flexed her biceps. "Damnnnn I'm impressed" all Hadley could do was laugh and blush "oh shut up".

The two sat at a table under the shade of a tree and ate their food in a comfortable silence. "What are your plans for the rest of today, Hadley?" "avoiding my room as much as possible. It's complete chaos of alterations, fittings and fabric everywhere because of cotillion. I think Mal is ready to hit her breaking point with it" "I'm guessing you are all set with your dress" "I am! Its sparkly and blue and that's all you need to know" PJ smiled "I would be honored if I could have a dance with you" "I think that could be arranged" "cotillion is an exciting time are you ready for it" "I guess I don't know it's so different from back home I don't know what to expect" "do you miss the Isle?" "yeah I do. I guess I just miss my friends most of all" "maybe one day you will see them again" "maybe. What are you do the rest of today?" "tutoring. Fairy Godmother got me wrapped up in it but hey its gonna look good on my transcripts" "maybe we can go for a walk later" "I would love that". The two parted ways and Hadley walked around the castle deep in thought.