Sorry it took little bit to update, I kept getting writer's block but chapter 3 is up! Hope you like it!

The last practice before school started, began good for the Ducks. Since they actually started practicing in the off season, they were starting becoming more coordinate. As for AJ, she had a hard time keeping up since she wasn't at their level, due to the fact of not playing in years. The defense was pushing her buttons trying to figure out if she could really play defense; in the end they were proven wrong. AJ, despite not playing in a while, still had a heart and skill of a hockey player.

Groans filled the locker room as the Ducks filed in and starting to strip away the sweaty items they were wearing.

"I swear they work us twice as hard now that there's two of them," Guy said as he slumped next to Connie.

"I agree," Connie stripped off her jersey before asking, "So AJ what do you think of the Ducks?

AJ looked up from untying her skates. "You guys are an interesting bunch."

"Is that a good thing?" Averman questioned.

"Don't know yet," After placing her skates under the bench, AJ tied her dreads in a messy bun. "But I do know y'all are good.

Everyone perked up at the compliment. "So, does that mean you're gonna join the team?" Charlie asked.

AJ looked around, everyone was waiting for the answer to the million-dollar question, including Bombay and Orion, who entered the locker just before the question was asked. She had been debating between joining and not joining the whole practice.

"It's gonna take a lot of practice for me to catch up but yeah it means I'll join the team."

As a few light cheers happened, Gordon walked up to her with a contract in hand. "I've already talked to the Dean, you'll be rooming with Connie. Now all you have to do is sign this and it will be official."

AJ took the pen and contract, looking it over quickly, before signing.

"Welcome to the Eden Hall Ducks!"

That night, AJ was packing up her things while Luna sat on her bed, crossed legged, watching. She was placing the last items in her old hockey bag when she said, "I can feel your eyes burning holes in the back of my head." She glanced over her shoulder right as Luna looked down at her hands in her lap. AJ zipped up her bag before crossing the small room to get to Luna. She sat down pulling the little red head into her lap. "I told you I didn't want to go."

But you will have a better chance there.

But you'll be with her. AJ decided to sign that since she didn't want Hazel overhearing.

She won't do anything.

You don't know that.

Please just go. The rough motion of her signing meant Luna was becoming frustrated. You can do so much more there then you never will here.

AJ felt Luna start to shake. Remaining silent AJ just wrapped her arms around Luna's tiny body, resting her chin on her head, letting the younger one cry. AJ knew Luna just wanted the best for her, as did AJ with Luna but she was scared for the 10-year-old.

Few minutes later AJ felt Luna relax in her arms. Smiling to herself, she got comfortable without trying to make too much movement, knowing it would wake Luna. Like the sleeping girl, AJ drifted off to sleep.

*Move in Day*

It was the Sunday before the first day of classes when the Ducks had moved into the dorms. As the boys moved in on the second floor, Connie was leading AJ to their room on the floor above.

"Since they don't allow guys and girls to room on the same floor, we'll be a floor above them." Connie informed her. "Also, our suite mates are Linda and Lucy."

"Suite mates?" AJ shifted her bag to her opposite shoulder.

"Oh, umm a suite is basically where we share a bathroom with another dorm room but it's not as annoying as you think. We just have to set up a schedule."

AJ just nodded; she wasn't familiar with this type of school or situation. They had stopped at the end of a hallway in front of room 17D. "This is us," Connie exclaimed. "You got your key right?" AJ nodded again. "Good. Don't lose it. It's a pain in the ass to get a new one."

When Connie opened the door, AJ wasn't expecting much but compared to her living arrangements it was prefect. When you walk in, to the right was a closet type area, with a dresser, hanging area and shelves built into the wall. To the left was an opening leading to the shared bathroom that had a black curtain as a door.

AJ walked in farther watching Connie throw her bag on the bed closest to the bathroom. The room area was small but not cramped; it was big enough to fit two beds each with a desk and chair at the ends and a two-cushion couch against the wall separating the closest area and room.

"I hope you don't mind me taking this bed," Connie said.

AJ shook her head. "Not at all. Also, I'm sorry about your teammate. I overheard some of the guys talking about it at practice the other day."

"Thanks," Connie said. "I mean I kind of agree with her; I feel like she could do so much more with Varsity."

Once again AJ nodded before silence fell between them but it wasn't awkward nor comfortable, just silence. However, a small knock broke that silence. The two girls exchanged confused looks before Connie went to open the door. She was met by a small red head little girl. "Um hi." She smiled down sweetly at the girl. The girl looked past Connie and her face broke into a smile upon seeing AJ. She ran into the room, to the oblivious girl.

The last thing AJ was expecting was something to grab a hold of her waist but when she looked down, she saw a familiar set of pale green eyes looking up at her. "Luna? What are you doing here?

Connie had closed the door and was now leaning against the wall, still smiling. "So, who's this?"

"This is Luna, Luna this is my roommate Connie." Luna peaked out from behind AJ, to wave at the girl. Then she looked back to AJ. I told her that I was going to see you and she yelled at me to leave and tell you she didn't want you back. Luna had signed before burying her face in AJ's side. AJ just smoothed down her curls, looking up at Connie.

"Was that sign language?" She asked, continuing to unpack her things.

"Yeah."

"But she can hear you?"

"She's a mute, she doesn't talk." Connie made an O shape with her mouth as the pieces went together but she didn't want to pry any farther so she just nodded. "Mind if she stays here for the day? I promise she won't be any trouble."

"I'm totally cool with that!" Connie smiled brightly at Luna, who came out from her place behind AJ and stuck her hand out. AJ laughed as Connie took the small hand and shook it, laughing and smiling along with the two.

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