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KTBEANZ – Hey! I'm glad you like. I only decided to write this because it came to me whilst I was on the bus to college and I couldn't get the idea out of my head, plus I'm getting a little bored of D5 at the moment so I'm taking a bit of a break. Anyways thanks for your review and support. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!

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Chapter 2

CONNIE'S P.O.V

A week after my chat with Julie, I was sat in the empty common room with Carl, we had just completed our chemistry project. It had been a long and strenuous project, but thanks to Carl's quick thinking, we had the task completed ahead of schedule. I had noticed however that he was quieter than usual and he looked very tense.

"What time is it? I've got to meet Guy at 7". I told him.

"It's only gone 5.30". He replied. "So, you and Guy are pretty close, huh"? He observed.

"Pretty much, yeah. We've been through a lot together, not to mention we dated each other". I chuckled.

"You dated your best friend". He said shocked.

"Doesn't everyone". I laughed, but soon realised he wasn't finding it funny. "We were only 10, we dated for a few years, but we realised it just wasn't meant to be".

"He must have been stupid to let you go".

"He didn't let me go. We didn't exactly break up, we just decided we were better off as friends, and now, I just see him as my big brother, like the rest of the team". I told him. "How about you, have you got a girlfriend"?

"No, there's never been anyone I've liked enough, well, up until now". He told me.

"Whose the lucky girl"? I asked, totally missing his point.

"You, Connie". He leant forward, pulling me into a kiss, it was by far a gentle kiss, it was rough and forced.

"Carl, get off me". I said muffled trying to shove him off me. I eventually did, knocking my chair backwards and standing up. "Carl, why'd you do that"?

"I like you, I want you to go out with me".

"You can't just kiss me and expect me to fall into your arms and tell you I feel the same". I told him. "I'm flattered I really am, but I just don't feel the same way". I tried letting him down gently.

"Why, because I'm not sporty enough, because I'm not popular enough". He snapped.

"No, because you're my friend, a good friend".

"You dated Guy, he was your best friend"! He told me. "I love you Connie".

"It was different between me and Guy. Carl we both know deep down that you don't love me. You just think you do, because I'm the only friend you've made so far. Once you make some more friends, you'll think differently about me".

"No, I won't. I know what love is Connie. Ever since I met you, I've loved you".

"I'm sorry, I just don't feel the same". I said. He grabbed his book bag and took off for the door. "Carl, wait".

"What for Connie, for you to love me back". He snapped then dashed out the door, leaving me stunned.

The next day, I tried to talk to Carl, but he dodged my every move, the only time I got close enough to talk to him, was in chemistry, and even then, he ignored me. I wasn't sure what to do, I wanted to clear the air between us, but if he wasn't prepared to listen, how could I. A few weeks passed, Carl still wanted nothing to do with me, and I had given up, I had tried everything but nothing. My mind was soon taken off Carl, when Orion pulled me into his office after practise, luckily all the ducks had already left, so I wouldn't be pestered later by them wanting to know what he had wanted to see me about.

"Connie, I've noticed you've been lagging behind in the last few practises, is there something wrong"? He was pleasant enough about it.

"No, I'm just a bit tired". I excused myself.

"Ok, just pick it up, ok". That was his idea of the end of the conversation.

As I headed back to my dorm, I decided that maybe a little extra practise might help. I hadn't been lagging behind because of being tired, I just couldn't seem to keep up with the others, but there was no way I was planning on sitting my last year with the ducks, on the bench. I quickly made a detour to the boys dorms. Now normally, I would have asked Guy for help, but I knew if I got Guy to help me out, I'd only argue with him when he told me I was doing something wrong, so my next best choice was my beloved captain, Charlie. Luckily I didn't have to search for him, he was just about to enter his dorm room.

"Charlie". I jogged to catch him before he went in.

"Hey Con's, what's up"? He unlocked his door and swung it open.

"Can I ask you something"?

"Sure". He replied.

"In private". I said looking over my shoulder.

"Yeah, come on in". He stepped inside, followed closely by myself. "So what's on your mind"? he asked as I closed the door behind myself.

"I need some help"...

"With"? He butted in.

"Hockey. Look, I know I've been lagging recently, so I kinda figured if I got a bit of extra practise in"...

"Tell me when and I'll be there". He told me.

"How's about tomorrow, 9am".

"I'll meet you at the rink".

"Thanks Charlie". I gave him a hug then left. On my exit of the dorm, I passed Carl. He totally ignored me and continued walking passed me. "C'mon Carl, how long are you gonna keep this up? I'm sorry I don't feel the same about you, but it wouldn't have been fair on me or YOU for me to pretend there was something between us". I shouted after him, not too loudly though.

"You just don't get it do you. I LOVE you. You were the first person I trusted and you broke that trust". He said before slamming the door behind him.

When I got back to my own dorm, Julie had gone out with some of the guys, and I had to get ready to go home for dinner as my Aunt, Uncle and Gran were there, as they wouldn't be seeing my parents for 3 weeks because they were going on a cruise for their wedding anniversary. At about 5, I heard the honking of my dads car outside. I ran down to him and climbed in the car. The evening went pretty slow, with the usual baby stories from my mom and Aunt. I seemed to be looking at the clock every 5 minutes, awaiting for the clock to strike 9 so I could go back to the dorms in time for the 10pm curfew. When it did finally hit 9, I started putting my jacket on. Normally my dad would have taken me back, but he had my Gran to take home. I said goodnight to my family, as well as being given the usual lecture about being careful by my mom, and where they could be reached whilst they were away.

I walked down my street, stepping in and out of the beams of light, the street lamps created, the bus stop was about 2 blocks away, not a long way really, and a pretty pleasant walk in the early spring night. I couldn't have been sat at the bus stop no longer than 5 minutes before it pulled up. The bus unfortunately didn't drop me off, right outside the school, I had about a 5 minute walk, but it was a pretty peaceful walk. I stepped off the bus, and began walking briskly. There was a slight breeze in the air, causing chills to run down my spine, I pulled my jacket further round me, picking my pace up even more. Suddenly, I saw a small stone fly past my lower leg, as though it had been kicked. I turned quickly, but saw no-one, I began to get a fluttering sensation in my stomach, I turned back round and continued walking, I still felt as though someone was behind me, but every time I turned to look, there was no one in sight. I was getting increasingly nervous, I was now able to hear footsteps behind me. I began to run and didn't stop until I was inside the school gates, then and only then, did I allow myself to come back to a walk.

"Connie". I voice said.

"Argh". I screamed, turning sharply, to see Julie, Guy, Adam and Averman. "Do NOT, do that". I quickly caught my breath.

"I know Julie hasn't got any make up on, but she's not THAT scary". Averman commented, receiving a slap from Julie.

"What's wrong Con's"? Guy asked as we watched Julie chase Averman.

"Nothing, you just scared me". I replied.

"C'mon Con's, you don't just scream like that when someone calls your name". Guy pursued.

"Ok, don't laugh, but for the past few weeks, I've been feeling like someone's been following me".

"Why would I laugh. This is serious Con's. Why didn't you say anything sooner"?

"I thought it was the JV playing tricks or something".

"Well from now on, you don't go anywhere without one of us, until we find out who it is". He told me.

"Guy, I don't need a babysitter". I replied.

"I don't care, you aren't to go anywhere without one of us". He said sternly.

"YES SIR". I saluted him, laughing, as he wrapped his arm around my shoulders before we began catching up with Julie and Averman who was by now admitting defeat.

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