Chapter 4
Talk with Coach and First Practice
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pitaqueen: Thanks! I am glad you like it. And I am glad that you like the fic, and that it is one of your favorites. As for what is going to happen now that she is back, this is the beginning of that.
C-chan96: YEAH!!! They are together again!!! I am glad you like the "bite me" part, I defiantly enjoyed that part, and don't worry there will be more of that. I agree we are good. *Jaw drops* You out of something to say!!! To me!!! Wow, that is defiantly a shock. Oh, and your binder thing, with the stickers? LOL, that is great; I bet your teachers think you are obsessed. But you have a right to; the guy is hot!!!!
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Banksiesbabe99: I am glad you like this chapter, once again. Thanks for staying with me. As for your guess, you are mostly right. It was that dick head in one, but it was also being away from her friends who are her family. Understand? Because I kind of confused myself just then. Sorry, I'm tired; lots of schoolwork.
Okay, that is done. Thank you all again and please review at the end of the chapter. Thank you and enjoy.
---Chapter 4---
Julie was woken up the next day by Charlie shaking her and telling her that she needed to get up and dressed. She looked at him confused, and he told her that since it was Saturday they had Practice at nine. He then told her that Bombay had called him and told him that he wanted to talk to Julie before practice. She nodded when he was finished and went to the bathroom to change. When she came back out, Charlie grabbed his keys and they left, headed for the rink. When they got there Julie jumped out of the car as soon as Charlie had stopped it.
"Excited much, Jules?" He asked her with a smile.
"Yeah, that and nervous." She said smiling shyly at him when he caught up to her.
"You'll be all right Jules." He assured her then he remembered something, "Julie, we need to talk. Not right now, but tonight maybe. We need to talk about us, about what has been bothering you. Coach told me some stuff about Randall, but not much. I just wanted to say that. We'll talk tonight though, okay?" He told her.
"Okay." She said looking scared.
"No Julie, don't look scared. I didn't mean it like that." He said stopping her outside of the doors and turning her to face him. "Julie, I didn't mean it like that. We have been away from each other for three months. I just want to know what has been going on with you. I also wanted to talk about if we are going to wait for a little bit, or get back together. That is what I meant, Jules. Okay?" He explained to her and she nodded. He hugged her for a few minutes then pulled away.
"We need to get you to coach." He said and led her inside the building. He led her into the locker room to the back where Bombay's office was. He knocked on the door and heard Bombay tell him to come in. He opened the door and pushed Julie through first. "Well Coach, here she is. Just like you asked. " Charlie said grinning.
"Thanks Charlie. Why don't you go and get ready and start your warm-up laps?" Bombay asked him.
"Okay." Charlie agreed and turned to Julie, giving her an encouraging smile, and squeezed her hand before he left.
"What did you want to talk to me about, Coach?" Julie asked.
"Well Julie, before I left to go and get you, I called your dad to tell him what was going and that I was going to help you get a transfer here to Arizona." Bombay began telling her.
"You mean my controlling bitch of a mother didn't answer the phone? That's is a change, usually she insists on answering all the phone calls, doors, and quizzing the people about what they want. She yells at anyone that answers the phone, or door before be fore she does. She must have been gone when you called, or maybe daddy got smart and kicked her out. " Julie went off. "When I started playing hockey she insisted that I play goalie because she saw that they were separated from the rest of the team. I was so mad but I couldn't do anything else. I did enjoy playing goalie, obviously. But I got so bored sometimes." She finished her rant. "Ok I'm done now, and I am glad you didn't have to talk to her. I wouldn't wish that on anyone, even Averman...Ok NOW I am done."
"You sure?" Bombay asked sarcastically.
"Yes." She said.
"Good." Bombay said. "Anyways when I told him that I was going to let you play goalie, he asked me if I knew that you played other positions. I of course didn't, and I told him so. He then told me that on your old team, before you came to the ducks, that you would play second string positions." He said.
"Yea I did. I cherished those games. Those were the games that mom didn't come to so the coach would let me play on the second string. He taught me how to play one time when mom was out of town for like a month, so she didn't know it. I had had a lot of fun learning new positions and being able to play them." She said grinning at the memory. "But why are you asking me this?"
"Well your dad also told me that you were pretty good and that you really enjoyed it. He said that he thought that you would really enjoy doing it again. So I decided that I would ask you. Do you want to be a second string like Goldie? When your not playing goalie?" He asked her already knowing the answer.
"OMG? Are you serious?!?!?! Coach I would love to. But if I do, how it will it work?" She asked him.
"Well, you will start of playing Goalie, cause Goldberg really needs a break. Then after he has a couple and games off we can start you out in the field. However, we got to get you back in shape. So starting today, until Wednesday we are going to work on your skating, your goalie skills, and some offense and defense. Well actually doing that all in one day would be to much, especially your first day back. So we will just work on your skating today, get you comfortable again. How does that sound?" He asked her.
"Yes!!!" She squealed and started jumping up and down. He laughed and walked over to her and put his hands on her shoulders to calm her down.
"Julie calm down, it's time for you to get dressed and on the ice." Bombay said, "But first I need to show you your locker and equipment. Actually, hold on..." He said and went out of his office, "CHARLIE!!! GET YOUR BIG BUTT IN HERE FOR A MINUTE!" He yelled.
"AH oh, what did I do now?" He asked himself will he was walking towards the coaches office.
"What did I do now Coach?" He asked still confused, and Julie started cracking up and almost fell over. However she stopped when she saw the glare that she was getting from Charlie.
"Well besides just scaring Julie you haven't done anything Charlie." Bombay said, then continuing." But the reason I called you in here is Julie needs to know where her locker is, and I thought that you would like to do that for her."
"Sure, coach, that would be great." Charlie said.
"Thanks Charlie." Bombay said, then turned to Julie, "Go on Jules, he well show you to your locker. There are two sets of pads and skates for you in there. Since we are just going to get you use to skating again, wear the regular skates and pads." He told her.
"OK." She agreed.
"Actually, did I saw we? I meant you and Charlie. I think that would be good for you two." He told them and smiled at their huge smiles back at him.
"Come on Jules. Lets get you back on the ice." He said and she squealed. They left and he showed her were her locker was. She put her pads and skates on, having to get Charlie to help her with her skates cause she couldn't get them tight enough. After she got her skates on they headed towards the rink.
When they got to the entrance to the ice Julie froze. Charlie had already gotten out on the ice and hadn't noticed that she wasn't with him. She was freaking out, it had been so long since she had been on the ice. Ok it had been eight months, but usually she skated and worked out during the off season. But she hadn't this year cause she didn't see the use in it, and now that decision was coming back and biting her in the ass. I wonder if I turn around and walk out now, if Charlie will notice I am gone. She thought to herself and started to turn around, but stopped when she heard Charlie calling her name. Guess so. She turned back towards him and smiled sweetly at him, trying to not show the nervousness she was feeling.
"Yes Charlie?" she asked him.
"Where do you think you are going?" He asked her, giving her a stern glare. "You are suppose to be on the ice, getting use to it again."
"I got nervous when I remembered that I haven't been on the Ice, or skates, at all for about eight months. I just got nervous. I still am." She said looking at her feet to avoid seeing his eyes, and clinging to the wall at the same time so she wouldn't fall.
"Julie, it's ok. That is why Coach told me to help you. Cause he knows how much you trust me. I will stay right beside you, hold your hand if you want, until you fell better about it. OK?" he asked her sweetly while prying her hands off the wall and holding them tight. When he did that she looked at him and seeing that he meant it nodded.
"Good now come on, lets get started." He said and lead her to the ice. He got on first and held her hand as she got on. The minute she touched the ice her feet slipped out from under her and she fell flat on her butt.
"OWW!!!" She whimpered but soon started laughing. "I guess I am use to more padding there." Charlie had been trying to hold back his laughter but when she said that he couldn't hold it anymore and burst out laughing with her. When they had stopped laughing he helped her up and held on to her tell she got her balance back. When she did he let go of her shoulders and held her hand. He continued to coach her, reminding her to bend her knees and lean forward. When she had gotten this all down they did a few more laps, with him still holding her hand. But he didn't realize, or she thought that he didn't realize, that as they went he got faster and kept pulling her along with him.
"CHARRRLIEEE!!!!!!! Slow down!! I haven't gone this fast in my life. SLOW DOWN!!!!" She screamed at him terrified. Finally he realized what was happening and slowed down. When they finally came to a stop he turned around and started laughing while he hugged her.
"Why are you laughing, that scared the crap out of me?" She asked him.
"Julie, did you not notice that as I went faster you did to and kept up with me? You could have let go of my hand and slowed down on your own, but you didn't. You stayed with me the whole time. That was great Julie. I have some people come in that haven't skated in a while and when they did that fell flat on their faces. But you did great." He said grinning evilly at her.
"YOU DID THAT ON PURPOSE?" She screamed and he nodded. "I.. I..UGGG... It was kindof fun." She finally said realizing she really wasn't scared. "Can we do it again?" She asked grinning big.
"That's the Julie I know!!!! Maybe in a little bit but first before we do we might want to work on stopping. So you won't kill yourself." He said grinning at her as she glared at him.
"But I know how to stop. I wasn't worried about stopping. I was worried about getting back on the ice. I am fine now. I want to play. Can't we scrimmage or something?" She said begging no one in particular. Bombay was out there by now and had like what he had seen with her skating.
"That actually sounds good, now that you are confertable with the ice again. I would kindof like to see you play center, or what ever you play." He told her.
"Right wing." She told him, "Or left, just not center."
"Ok sounds good, how about right then." He told her.
"Ok, but remember it has been about nine years since I played." She said, "Unless you count street hockey."
"Its ok Jules, just relax and have fun. You will do fine." He told her.
"Ok." She said.
The team broke up in to two different groups and started there scrimmage. Julie and Charlie were on one team, along with Guy, and Averman. Julie got the puck and started skating with it. She concentrated on everything she remembered Coach Denise telling her to do, and before she knew it she was getting ready to shoot. When she did she shot it right between Goldberg's legs. However, before she could celebrate she slipped and fell flat on her face and slid right into the wall.
"WHOA!!!! Spazeway returns, in female still. That was so a Spazeway play. Only you scored." Averman commented, being his ever annoying self. His comment made all the original D5 Ducks crack up laughing, including Charlie.
Julie stood up turning beet red, and looking confused at Averman's comment. Charlie skated over to her and hugged her.
"Don't worry about it, I'll tell you later if you want. That was a awesome shot by the way, how did you learn to do that?" He asked her.
"My coach on my old team taught me that." She said halving trouble standing up but finally got her balance back.
"OHH kool." He said.
"Ok Julie, I know you want to play some more, but you can do that tonight, we have another practice tonight, that isn't as long." He told her, "And that isn't right before a meal." She laughed at that comment and realized she was starving.
"Sounds good to me, I am starving." She commented.
"Good, and Charlie, Julie, during the next few hours talk, I know you need to." Bombay said looking at Charlie and noticing that Julie got kindof nervous. "Now go, get changed and have some fun."
They nodded and got off the ice and went to the locker room to shower and change. When they got done they took their bags and left the building telling the rest of the team that they would see them later. They got to Charlie's car and got in and drove off to get something to eat.
OK that was that is the end of that chapter. I hoped you enjoyed it and please review so that i know what you think. The next chapter will be up soon, and will be their talk. Oh and I will probably be revising this chapter soon, but go ahead and review. Thanks.
Talk with Coach and First Practice
Liz: OMG!!!! Thank you so much for all your reviews; it makes me feel so good. Let me just say that the more reviews I get, the quicker I will post. But Ya'll are doing great. Thank you so much.
Note to my reviewers:
death to all rubix cubes: Here you go; your next review. And I totally agree; there is not being enough Charlie/Julie fics. That's why I am writing them. ^_^
pitaqueen: Thanks! I am glad you like it. And I am glad that you like the fic, and that it is one of your favorites. As for what is going to happen now that she is back, this is the beginning of that.
C-chan96: YEAH!!! They are together again!!! I am glad you like the "bite me" part, I defiantly enjoyed that part, and don't worry there will be more of that. I agree we are good. *Jaw drops* You out of something to say!!! To me!!! Wow, that is defiantly a shock. Oh, and your binder thing, with the stickers? LOL, that is great; I bet your teachers think you are obsessed. But you have a right to; the guy is hot!!!!
nikkiloola: Glad you like the story, and here is the next post.
Banksiesbabe99: I am glad you like this chapter, once again. Thanks for staying with me. As for your guess, you are mostly right. It was that dick head in one, but it was also being away from her friends who are her family. Understand? Because I kind of confused myself just then. Sorry, I'm tired; lots of schoolwork.
Okay, that is done. Thank you all again and please review at the end of the chapter. Thank you and enjoy.
---Chapter 4---
Julie was woken up the next day by Charlie shaking her and telling her that she needed to get up and dressed. She looked at him confused, and he told her that since it was Saturday they had Practice at nine. He then told her that Bombay had called him and told him that he wanted to talk to Julie before practice. She nodded when he was finished and went to the bathroom to change. When she came back out, Charlie grabbed his keys and they left, headed for the rink. When they got there Julie jumped out of the car as soon as Charlie had stopped it.
"Excited much, Jules?" He asked her with a smile.
"Yeah, that and nervous." She said smiling shyly at him when he caught up to her.
"You'll be all right Jules." He assured her then he remembered something, "Julie, we need to talk. Not right now, but tonight maybe. We need to talk about us, about what has been bothering you. Coach told me some stuff about Randall, but not much. I just wanted to say that. We'll talk tonight though, okay?" He told her.
"Okay." She said looking scared.
"No Julie, don't look scared. I didn't mean it like that." He said stopping her outside of the doors and turning her to face him. "Julie, I didn't mean it like that. We have been away from each other for three months. I just want to know what has been going on with you. I also wanted to talk about if we are going to wait for a little bit, or get back together. That is what I meant, Jules. Okay?" He explained to her and she nodded. He hugged her for a few minutes then pulled away.
"We need to get you to coach." He said and led her inside the building. He led her into the locker room to the back where Bombay's office was. He knocked on the door and heard Bombay tell him to come in. He opened the door and pushed Julie through first. "Well Coach, here she is. Just like you asked. " Charlie said grinning.
"Thanks Charlie. Why don't you go and get ready and start your warm-up laps?" Bombay asked him.
"Okay." Charlie agreed and turned to Julie, giving her an encouraging smile, and squeezed her hand before he left.
"What did you want to talk to me about, Coach?" Julie asked.
"Well Julie, before I left to go and get you, I called your dad to tell him what was going and that I was going to help you get a transfer here to Arizona." Bombay began telling her.
"You mean my controlling bitch of a mother didn't answer the phone? That's is a change, usually she insists on answering all the phone calls, doors, and quizzing the people about what they want. She yells at anyone that answers the phone, or door before be fore she does. She must have been gone when you called, or maybe daddy got smart and kicked her out. " Julie went off. "When I started playing hockey she insisted that I play goalie because she saw that they were separated from the rest of the team. I was so mad but I couldn't do anything else. I did enjoy playing goalie, obviously. But I got so bored sometimes." She finished her rant. "Ok I'm done now, and I am glad you didn't have to talk to her. I wouldn't wish that on anyone, even Averman...Ok NOW I am done."
"You sure?" Bombay asked sarcastically.
"Yes." She said.
"Good." Bombay said. "Anyways when I told him that I was going to let you play goalie, he asked me if I knew that you played other positions. I of course didn't, and I told him so. He then told me that on your old team, before you came to the ducks, that you would play second string positions." He said.
"Yea I did. I cherished those games. Those were the games that mom didn't come to so the coach would let me play on the second string. He taught me how to play one time when mom was out of town for like a month, so she didn't know it. I had had a lot of fun learning new positions and being able to play them." She said grinning at the memory. "But why are you asking me this?"
"Well your dad also told me that you were pretty good and that you really enjoyed it. He said that he thought that you would really enjoy doing it again. So I decided that I would ask you. Do you want to be a second string like Goldie? When your not playing goalie?" He asked her already knowing the answer.
"OMG? Are you serious?!?!?! Coach I would love to. But if I do, how it will it work?" She asked him.
"Well, you will start of playing Goalie, cause Goldberg really needs a break. Then after he has a couple and games off we can start you out in the field. However, we got to get you back in shape. So starting today, until Wednesday we are going to work on your skating, your goalie skills, and some offense and defense. Well actually doing that all in one day would be to much, especially your first day back. So we will just work on your skating today, get you comfortable again. How does that sound?" He asked her.
"Yes!!!" She squealed and started jumping up and down. He laughed and walked over to her and put his hands on her shoulders to calm her down.
"Julie calm down, it's time for you to get dressed and on the ice." Bombay said, "But first I need to show you your locker and equipment. Actually, hold on..." He said and went out of his office, "CHARLIE!!! GET YOUR BIG BUTT IN HERE FOR A MINUTE!" He yelled.
"AH oh, what did I do now?" He asked himself will he was walking towards the coaches office.
"What did I do now Coach?" He asked still confused, and Julie started cracking up and almost fell over. However she stopped when she saw the glare that she was getting from Charlie.
"Well besides just scaring Julie you haven't done anything Charlie." Bombay said, then continuing." But the reason I called you in here is Julie needs to know where her locker is, and I thought that you would like to do that for her."
"Sure, coach, that would be great." Charlie said.
"Thanks Charlie." Bombay said, then turned to Julie, "Go on Jules, he well show you to your locker. There are two sets of pads and skates for you in there. Since we are just going to get you use to skating again, wear the regular skates and pads." He told her.
"OK." She agreed.
"Actually, did I saw we? I meant you and Charlie. I think that would be good for you two." He told them and smiled at their huge smiles back at him.
"Come on Jules. Lets get you back on the ice." He said and she squealed. They left and he showed her were her locker was. She put her pads and skates on, having to get Charlie to help her with her skates cause she couldn't get them tight enough. After she got her skates on they headed towards the rink.
When they got to the entrance to the ice Julie froze. Charlie had already gotten out on the ice and hadn't noticed that she wasn't with him. She was freaking out, it had been so long since she had been on the ice. Ok it had been eight months, but usually she skated and worked out during the off season. But she hadn't this year cause she didn't see the use in it, and now that decision was coming back and biting her in the ass. I wonder if I turn around and walk out now, if Charlie will notice I am gone. She thought to herself and started to turn around, but stopped when she heard Charlie calling her name. Guess so. She turned back towards him and smiled sweetly at him, trying to not show the nervousness she was feeling.
"Yes Charlie?" she asked him.
"Where do you think you are going?" He asked her, giving her a stern glare. "You are suppose to be on the ice, getting use to it again."
"I got nervous when I remembered that I haven't been on the Ice, or skates, at all for about eight months. I just got nervous. I still am." She said looking at her feet to avoid seeing his eyes, and clinging to the wall at the same time so she wouldn't fall.
"Julie, it's ok. That is why Coach told me to help you. Cause he knows how much you trust me. I will stay right beside you, hold your hand if you want, until you fell better about it. OK?" he asked her sweetly while prying her hands off the wall and holding them tight. When he did that she looked at him and seeing that he meant it nodded.
"Good now come on, lets get started." He said and lead her to the ice. He got on first and held her hand as she got on. The minute she touched the ice her feet slipped out from under her and she fell flat on her butt.
"OWW!!!" She whimpered but soon started laughing. "I guess I am use to more padding there." Charlie had been trying to hold back his laughter but when she said that he couldn't hold it anymore and burst out laughing with her. When they had stopped laughing he helped her up and held on to her tell she got her balance back. When she did he let go of her shoulders and held her hand. He continued to coach her, reminding her to bend her knees and lean forward. When she had gotten this all down they did a few more laps, with him still holding her hand. But he didn't realize, or she thought that he didn't realize, that as they went he got faster and kept pulling her along with him.
"CHARRRLIEEE!!!!!!! Slow down!! I haven't gone this fast in my life. SLOW DOWN!!!!" She screamed at him terrified. Finally he realized what was happening and slowed down. When they finally came to a stop he turned around and started laughing while he hugged her.
"Why are you laughing, that scared the crap out of me?" She asked him.
"Julie, did you not notice that as I went faster you did to and kept up with me? You could have let go of my hand and slowed down on your own, but you didn't. You stayed with me the whole time. That was great Julie. I have some people come in that haven't skated in a while and when they did that fell flat on their faces. But you did great." He said grinning evilly at her.
"YOU DID THAT ON PURPOSE?" She screamed and he nodded. "I.. I..UGGG... It was kindof fun." She finally said realizing she really wasn't scared. "Can we do it again?" She asked grinning big.
"That's the Julie I know!!!! Maybe in a little bit but first before we do we might want to work on stopping. So you won't kill yourself." He said grinning at her as she glared at him.
"But I know how to stop. I wasn't worried about stopping. I was worried about getting back on the ice. I am fine now. I want to play. Can't we scrimmage or something?" She said begging no one in particular. Bombay was out there by now and had like what he had seen with her skating.
"That actually sounds good, now that you are confertable with the ice again. I would kindof like to see you play center, or what ever you play." He told her.
"Right wing." She told him, "Or left, just not center."
"Ok sounds good, how about right then." He told her.
"Ok, but remember it has been about nine years since I played." She said, "Unless you count street hockey."
"Its ok Jules, just relax and have fun. You will do fine." He told her.
"Ok." She said.
The team broke up in to two different groups and started there scrimmage. Julie and Charlie were on one team, along with Guy, and Averman. Julie got the puck and started skating with it. She concentrated on everything she remembered Coach Denise telling her to do, and before she knew it she was getting ready to shoot. When she did she shot it right between Goldberg's legs. However, before she could celebrate she slipped and fell flat on her face and slid right into the wall.
"WHOA!!!! Spazeway returns, in female still. That was so a Spazeway play. Only you scored." Averman commented, being his ever annoying self. His comment made all the original D5 Ducks crack up laughing, including Charlie.
Julie stood up turning beet red, and looking confused at Averman's comment. Charlie skated over to her and hugged her.
"Don't worry about it, I'll tell you later if you want. That was a awesome shot by the way, how did you learn to do that?" He asked her.
"My coach on my old team taught me that." She said halving trouble standing up but finally got her balance back.
"OHH kool." He said.
"Ok Julie, I know you want to play some more, but you can do that tonight, we have another practice tonight, that isn't as long." He told her, "And that isn't right before a meal." She laughed at that comment and realized she was starving.
"Sounds good to me, I am starving." She commented.
"Good, and Charlie, Julie, during the next few hours talk, I know you need to." Bombay said looking at Charlie and noticing that Julie got kindof nervous. "Now go, get changed and have some fun."
They nodded and got off the ice and went to the locker room to shower and change. When they got done they took their bags and left the building telling the rest of the team that they would see them later. They got to Charlie's car and got in and drove off to get something to eat.
OK that was that is the end of that chapter. I hoped you enjoyed it and please review so that i know what you think. The next chapter will be up soon, and will be their talk. Oh and I will probably be revising this chapter soon, but go ahead and review. Thanks.