The Story of Us

Chapter 7: A Summer of Growth

By: WoopWoop87

The Ducks remained on their hot streak, winning he state championship again the following year. Everybody felt older this summer since they were now 12. Charlie got a job working with Yan, the co-owner of the hockey store. Averman was working at the Movie Theater in the Mall of America, and Goldberg was working at his parent's restaurant. But it was also a time to say goodbye. Tommy and Tammy moved to Arizona, Karp moved to Massachusetts, and Peter quit the team because of conflicts with the other members and a change in interest.

But not everything changed, Guy and Connie were still together, and as they got older their relationship became more serious. They would go on dates to the movies where Averman would call the team and they would sit two rows behind them and watch.

"What show do you want to see?" Connie asked as they walked to the Mall of America.

"I don't know, we should see something that the others wouldn't want to see," he joked knowing that they would show up.

"Well we might as well enjoy something, we'll just ignore them." She said as they rode up the escalator. "How about 'Little Giants'?"

"Ick, I hate movies about kid sports teams, they're so unrealistic."

"Please," she asked giving him the quivering puppy dog lip.

"Okay," he shrugged. "Hey Les," he said walking up to the ticket booth.

"So what are we seeing today?" He asked with a smile.

"Shut up Averman," Connie said.

"Two for 'Little Giants," Guy finished.

"Ooo, that's a good one," Averman said handing them their tickets.

The theater was fairly empty and they took a seat near the back. During the previews there was some ruckus in the back. "Here they are," Guy said not even having to turn around.

"Pretend their not here," she whispered grabbing his hand and massaging it between her fingers.

"Aw, their so cute," Goldberg said shoving some popcorn into his mouth.

"It's all very touching," Averman added.

"C'mon guys let's just watch the movie," Adam broke in.

"Cake Eaters got a point, besides, that Debbie girl is hot," Jesse added. Ever since the state game Jesse and Adam had become good friends mainly because Jesse realized that Adam wasn't a hawk, he was a duck.

Connie rested her head against Guy's shoulder as he wrapped his arm around her. "Ooo," Goldberg began but Jesse covered his mouth and took his popcorn. "Hey give that back!" He said reaching for it. "You two make this no fun," he complained.

The movie ended and everybody got up to leave. "So did you guys enjoy the movie," Connie asked grabbing hold of Guy's hand.

"It was very cute," Averman said pinching Guy's cheek.

"Stop it, you sound like my Grandma," Guy protested. "C'mon Connie, we should be getting home."

"Bye you two," Goldberg said with a girlish wave.

The summer was almost over and the team was now too old to be on peewees except for Terry who was a year younger then Jesse. They were ready to move onto bigger and better things, the Ducks had been chosen to be the new Goodwill Games USA hockey team. Charlie went around to gather up the gang to go meet with Bombay.

Guy and Connie stood off by the peer watching the sea. "What's up with the bib?" Connie asked Guy picking up the blue fabric around his neck.

"It's stylish," he joked.

"Guy, I'm not going to lie to you, but it's worse then the hat."

"You know you love it," he said kissing her on the forehead. He looked so different now, his hair was a more dirty blonde and cut shorter, his baby shaped face was now more defined and he was taller then Connie. Connie however seemed to look exactly the same.

"You know I don't," she joked.

"So how about some more of that kissing practice?" he asked leaning forward to kiss her.

"I like that idea," she smiled.

"The Quack Attack is back Jack!" Averman yelled as Connie turned to look at him.

"C'mon let's go," she said skating after them.

"I was this close," Guy said representing the distance with his fingers. Averman shrugged as Guy gave him an aggravated look.

The team skated around town picking up all the Ducks who hadn't left as they joined Bombay in the center for a big reunion. The Ducks were back, but were they still good?