Changes

Chapter 2:

After practice Connie returned to her room, ready to pass out, she felt a little out of shape seeing as how she hadn't played in so long, she had forgotten how much she loved it. Julie was going to the movies with Portman and Fulton but she had decided to stay home and relax. Charlie said he would stop by later, but until then she planned to un-pack. But before she knew it, she had passed out on her bed.

Adam began to laugh as Charlie spoke on the phone to his mother. When he hung up Charlie stared waiting for the explanation

" Love you too mom!" He teased. Charlie threw a shoe at him and sat on his bed continuing to put his clothes away.

" So what you think about this season, we lost it yet?" Charlie asked his friend.

" Hell no, did you see Julie out there, she did awesome today, she must have been practicing a lot in the off season, And Connie, oh man where did she come from, she has never had speed like this before" Adam raved.

" Yeah I noticed that too. She looks a lot skinnier, I didn't see her all summer she was away." Charlie explained.

"Guy too ya know, that's a pleasant surprise I mean the kids always had so much potential it seems like he's finally living up to it." Adam said.

" Yea, well that's all he did all summer, I mean think about it every time we asked him to come chill he was at the rink practicing." Charlie shook his head. " He's been so different since Connie and him ya know."

" Yea. Its weird them not being together." Adam agreed. As if on cue Guy walked into there room.

" Hey guys what's up?" He said sitting down in the chair across from their beds.

" We were just talking about practice, you were awesome today dude." Adam complimented him.

" Thanks, I didn't have much else to do all summer." He sighed a little, looking at the floor, he knew they understood and he didn't have to say much more.

" Well we called you every day, you were just never home." Charlie laughed. " I guess its better you didn't chill with us any way, were trouble makers you know." They all laughed.

" So where's everyone else, I stopped by to see Luis, his roommate said he wasn't around." Guy said. " I'm so bored. We have only been here a week and already I think I'm gonna claw my eyes out."

" Well guys I'm gonna go see the girls, I told Connie I would stop by and see what she was doing." Charlie said slipping on his addidas. " You guys wanna come?"

" I guess so." Adam said rising from his chair."

" Nah, guys that's ok, I guess I'll just go back to my room." Guy said getting up.

" Oh come on dude your gonna have to talk to her sooner or later." Adam sighed, " You can't ignore her all season."

" I can't?" Guy laughed.

" No!" Charlie yelled. " Dude, you said you were in love with the girl and now you wont even talk to her"

" Fine!" Guy laughed and followed them out the door.

Julie and Fulton had just left Portman at the pool hall where he had been hitting on some girl he had never met before, needless to say they were less then interested. Julie sighed glad to finally be rid of him. She and Fulton had been seeing each other, hardly anybody knew only them, their parents and Charlie. As they walked down the street in silence Fulton put his arm around her and sighed. They had been dating for about 3 months.

" Can I ask a dumb question?" Julie asked breaking the comfortable silence.

" What?" Fulton said.

" Why do we have to keep this a secret?" Julie asked Confused.

" Because its just not a good idea if everybody knows about us." Fulton said obvious that he didn't want to talk about it. Julie was far from satisfied with his answer. The truth was that he was embarrassed to have a girlfriend and she knew it. He always had this tough image and a girlfriend was not what people expected of him. She arrived at her room, Fulton still at her side but he snatched his hand away from hers suddenly. Julie followed his gaze down the hallway to Charlie, Adam and Guy.

" Great" She murmured. " Hey guys!" She said becoming sweet suddenly.

" We came to visit!" Charlie said happily.

" Well I'm surprised to see you Guy, but I'm glad." She said sweetly and hugged him. " Hey Adam she said and hugged him next.

The fire burned in Fulton's eyes. He knew damn well how Adam felt about her, and his smile was much to large as Julie hugged him.

She couldn't hide it, she did have feelings for Adam but only Connie and Charlie knew, if Fulton found out he would kill him. But the way he smelled! She just couldn't help herself. Finally they pulled apart and went into the girls room.

" This is so not fair." Adam said entering their room which was significantly bigger then any of theirs, about two of theirs put together.

Connie walked out of the bathroom hearing all the noise. She was dressed like a girl, makeup hair and all, once again the room went quiet upon her enterance.

" Hey Connie" Charlie said.