I finally dragged myself back out of bed around five. Shortly after practice ended I ran over there to tell Coach how 'sorry' I was for missing practice. He was acting really strange about it, but he agreed to let me go to tonight's game. After doing so many laps I though my legs might fall off that is.
Packing up my gear I had to run to reach the buss on time.
"Banks," Orion said checking me off the list. I made my way back until I found an empty seat and slid in.
I pulled out my walk men and flipped on whatever cd I had left in there last, closing my eyes and plopping my head back I started to really relax.
That was until I became very aware of some one next to me. Groaning I peaked open my eyes to see one of the goons next to me. I think it was Portman. He smiled at me. First Orion, now this chump what the hell was going on?
I slid off my headphones "I'm sorry did we slip into an alternate universe or something?" I drawled slightly. He got a confused look on his face while he undoubtedly was trying to figure out what alternate meant. He finally shook his large head. "Then what the hell is wrong with you people?" he shifted his weight but didn't respond.
To say it hit me like a ton of bricks was an understatement. God, can't a guy get plastered off his ass and say some dumb shit with out the entire world finding out. I was going to have to cream that kid.
Endless annoyed I pulled out my cd wallet in search of something to add to my gloom.
"No way, you like Nirvana?" The Neanderthal spoke again.
"No, I just carry around a limited addition release of there cd for the hell of it."
He looked stunned for a minute. "You have the limited addition,"
"Down boy, you're starting to drool," I said shoving him over to his 'side' of the seat. Which is much larger than mine might I add. I finally slid out the cd, "here listen to it," I shrugged nonchalant about the whole thing. At this point I'd do anything to make him shut up and leave me alone.
"You rock me, I mean seriously." He said starting to bounce like a six year old.
"I know, I know" I waved "You can do a public form of worship later,"
At this he simply laughed.
I got absolute silence the rest of the drive as he sat enthralled of the greatness that was my cd. Leaning back I tried to just not think about anything. I found most times it was easier that way. To stop caring about this team or school or Coaches or Dad. I just wanted to get out on that ice and play hockey. It was really the only thing I'd ever been good at. While other kids get together and hang out at the mall I work on my drills. Most would call me obsessed but it gets me away, away from everything. I felt a warm sort of peace fill me. As rare as this was for me lately my mood was lifting.
We finally pulled up in front of Jefferson Academy. It's always shocking to me how similar every single prep school across this planet looks. There all bloody the same. Same stupid brick, with the same lame ass students, and the same huge trophy container filled with shiny trophies. I shook my head, you can think about the similarities of prep schools later, for now you got a game to win.
And I did, win the game that it 12-8. I climbed back on to the buss tired, sore and satisfied. Shockingly enough my mood had only improved more. I had owned that ice, nothing in this world felt as good. Not even Portman ruined my mood when he yet again sat down next to me. It went me Neanderthal one, Neanderthal two and Russ, who I have yet come up with a nickname for.
"Dude that seriously rocked, we got it together didn't we?" Fulton gushed. I'd personally had never seen some one of his size gush. Between the gushing twins and all this talk of team unity shit I was feeling rather nauseous. I briefly smiled at my own thoughts; I'm one of those people. You know the types who constantly have something going on in there head. Once we were all settled Orion said a few words along the same lines of what everyone had said. Team unity fair play, yada yada ya. Even for all his lame spiels Orion was proving to be a good fair Coach. I'd never admit this to him but I had learned a lot already.
"Nice goals man," Portman said looking at me sideways. "A lot of this wins on you man, you're on fire," He said.
I wasn't sure weather to thank him or what. So I just stared.
"What? I'm not even allowed to compliment you?"
"No," I responded quickly. I felt a wall inside me go up. I didn't like them all moking me, I hated even the idea of them knowing. Hell the thought of Conway seeing me like that had left me stressed the rest of the afternoon. No one in my entire life had ever gotten so much truth out of me at once. It was like me fully stripped down, the alcohols effect blurring my senses of what needed to filter. "I don't know what the hell Conway told you, but you can just drop whatever the act this is."
"What the hell you mean what Conway told us. The only thing he's said about you is that a stuck up ass prick, which I'm starting to agree with."
"Then why are you sitting here acting all freakin buddy buddy?" I raised my voice enough Orion looked back at us for a second.
"Because, I happen to know what it's like to be labeled something that you not." Wasn't excepting that. "Besides unlike eighty percent of this team, I have no reason to hate you. Granted the list is growing." I don't know what I was expecting him to say, but it defiantly wasn't that.
I shifted, I hate to admit it but I was mildly embarrassed. Why the hell did I open my big fat mouth? I should have just sat there enjoying my mood, alone.
"Besides, I have to compliment you. Remember I owe you one public act of worship." He said smile forming on his face. I flushed a little, some times the stupidest things come out of my mouth.
"Why?" Russ asked butting into the conversation.
He pulled my cd out from his cd player. Russ looked uninterested while Fulton started hyperventilating. "Is that?" He asked.
"Yep," Portman nodded before his 'brother' got out the rest of the sentence. Fulton's large brown eyes locked on mine.
"I love you," This caused an eruption of laughter not only from myself but Russ too. It was more than a laugh it was release, a release of whatever had been rebuilding inside of me. Normally I relied on alcohol to provide my pick me ups, I must admit I like this way better.
I fell back into my seat and fixed my eyes out the window. I just played in and won an amazing game of hockey. I for the first time in years had been joking around with 'the guys' and I hadn't spoken to any members of my family in at least twenty hours. Is it possible life may be getting better?
Hm the second mildly fluffy thing I've written in the last twenty-four hours. Never fear, I am a teenager after all, my angst shall return. Lol, Just kidding.
Natasha: hmm Adam in Emo huh? I like it... Well I did take on of your suggestions, like all the Portman? I'm glad you like, and I can't wait to hear from ya! Thanks!
Jess: Yes, damn that stick that plagues so many boys. lol, thanks a ton I love hearing from ya!
Gina: I love 'dronk' brooding Adam too, lol had to go there. Thanks for your constant support, you rock girl!
Warrior of the Shadow: YAY, a new reviewer.. I know half the time I want to kill him lol, thank you for liking it. I hope this chapter is good to!
Banksie: Thank you so much, enjoy!
And finally to Nebula2: YAY you've come back to me!! Wow, thanks for taking the time to review as you got caught up.. I kept squealing as I got so many reviews. Yes I agree with the Adam and his brother being closer, but I think teenage guys would have issues sharing that. Oh yes and the duck in the lock, that one took me a while. I wanted to do a prank, but it was hard to come up with seeing I'm not the prank type. I'm glad you found it enjoyable. Take as much time as you need to review hun, I love getting them. I hope you like this one to!
All right that's it for me today. If you could leave a review on your way out I'd really appreciate it! Rachel
Packing up my gear I had to run to reach the buss on time.
"Banks," Orion said checking me off the list. I made my way back until I found an empty seat and slid in.
I pulled out my walk men and flipped on whatever cd I had left in there last, closing my eyes and plopping my head back I started to really relax.
That was until I became very aware of some one next to me. Groaning I peaked open my eyes to see one of the goons next to me. I think it was Portman. He smiled at me. First Orion, now this chump what the hell was going on?
I slid off my headphones "I'm sorry did we slip into an alternate universe or something?" I drawled slightly. He got a confused look on his face while he undoubtedly was trying to figure out what alternate meant. He finally shook his large head. "Then what the hell is wrong with you people?" he shifted his weight but didn't respond.
To say it hit me like a ton of bricks was an understatement. God, can't a guy get plastered off his ass and say some dumb shit with out the entire world finding out. I was going to have to cream that kid.
Endless annoyed I pulled out my cd wallet in search of something to add to my gloom.
"No way, you like Nirvana?" The Neanderthal spoke again.
"No, I just carry around a limited addition release of there cd for the hell of it."
He looked stunned for a minute. "You have the limited addition,"
"Down boy, you're starting to drool," I said shoving him over to his 'side' of the seat. Which is much larger than mine might I add. I finally slid out the cd, "here listen to it," I shrugged nonchalant about the whole thing. At this point I'd do anything to make him shut up and leave me alone.
"You rock me, I mean seriously." He said starting to bounce like a six year old.
"I know, I know" I waved "You can do a public form of worship later,"
At this he simply laughed.
I got absolute silence the rest of the drive as he sat enthralled of the greatness that was my cd. Leaning back I tried to just not think about anything. I found most times it was easier that way. To stop caring about this team or school or Coaches or Dad. I just wanted to get out on that ice and play hockey. It was really the only thing I'd ever been good at. While other kids get together and hang out at the mall I work on my drills. Most would call me obsessed but it gets me away, away from everything. I felt a warm sort of peace fill me. As rare as this was for me lately my mood was lifting.
We finally pulled up in front of Jefferson Academy. It's always shocking to me how similar every single prep school across this planet looks. There all bloody the same. Same stupid brick, with the same lame ass students, and the same huge trophy container filled with shiny trophies. I shook my head, you can think about the similarities of prep schools later, for now you got a game to win.
And I did, win the game that it 12-8. I climbed back on to the buss tired, sore and satisfied. Shockingly enough my mood had only improved more. I had owned that ice, nothing in this world felt as good. Not even Portman ruined my mood when he yet again sat down next to me. It went me Neanderthal one, Neanderthal two and Russ, who I have yet come up with a nickname for.
"Dude that seriously rocked, we got it together didn't we?" Fulton gushed. I'd personally had never seen some one of his size gush. Between the gushing twins and all this talk of team unity shit I was feeling rather nauseous. I briefly smiled at my own thoughts; I'm one of those people. You know the types who constantly have something going on in there head. Once we were all settled Orion said a few words along the same lines of what everyone had said. Team unity fair play, yada yada ya. Even for all his lame spiels Orion was proving to be a good fair Coach. I'd never admit this to him but I had learned a lot already.
"Nice goals man," Portman said looking at me sideways. "A lot of this wins on you man, you're on fire," He said.
I wasn't sure weather to thank him or what. So I just stared.
"What? I'm not even allowed to compliment you?"
"No," I responded quickly. I felt a wall inside me go up. I didn't like them all moking me, I hated even the idea of them knowing. Hell the thought of Conway seeing me like that had left me stressed the rest of the afternoon. No one in my entire life had ever gotten so much truth out of me at once. It was like me fully stripped down, the alcohols effect blurring my senses of what needed to filter. "I don't know what the hell Conway told you, but you can just drop whatever the act this is."
"What the hell you mean what Conway told us. The only thing he's said about you is that a stuck up ass prick, which I'm starting to agree with."
"Then why are you sitting here acting all freakin buddy buddy?" I raised my voice enough Orion looked back at us for a second.
"Because, I happen to know what it's like to be labeled something that you not." Wasn't excepting that. "Besides unlike eighty percent of this team, I have no reason to hate you. Granted the list is growing." I don't know what I was expecting him to say, but it defiantly wasn't that.
I shifted, I hate to admit it but I was mildly embarrassed. Why the hell did I open my big fat mouth? I should have just sat there enjoying my mood, alone.
"Besides, I have to compliment you. Remember I owe you one public act of worship." He said smile forming on his face. I flushed a little, some times the stupidest things come out of my mouth.
"Why?" Russ asked butting into the conversation.
He pulled my cd out from his cd player. Russ looked uninterested while Fulton started hyperventilating. "Is that?" He asked.
"Yep," Portman nodded before his 'brother' got out the rest of the sentence. Fulton's large brown eyes locked on mine.
"I love you," This caused an eruption of laughter not only from myself but Russ too. It was more than a laugh it was release, a release of whatever had been rebuilding inside of me. Normally I relied on alcohol to provide my pick me ups, I must admit I like this way better.
I fell back into my seat and fixed my eyes out the window. I just played in and won an amazing game of hockey. I for the first time in years had been joking around with 'the guys' and I hadn't spoken to any members of my family in at least twenty hours. Is it possible life may be getting better?
Hm the second mildly fluffy thing I've written in the last twenty-four hours. Never fear, I am a teenager after all, my angst shall return. Lol, Just kidding.
Natasha: hmm Adam in Emo huh? I like it... Well I did take on of your suggestions, like all the Portman? I'm glad you like, and I can't wait to hear from ya! Thanks!
Jess: Yes, damn that stick that plagues so many boys. lol, thanks a ton I love hearing from ya!
Gina: I love 'dronk' brooding Adam too, lol had to go there. Thanks for your constant support, you rock girl!
Warrior of the Shadow: YAY, a new reviewer.. I know half the time I want to kill him lol, thank you for liking it. I hope this chapter is good to!
Banksie: Thank you so much, enjoy!
And finally to Nebula2: YAY you've come back to me!! Wow, thanks for taking the time to review as you got caught up.. I kept squealing as I got so many reviews. Yes I agree with the Adam and his brother being closer, but I think teenage guys would have issues sharing that. Oh yes and the duck in the lock, that one took me a while. I wanted to do a prank, but it was hard to come up with seeing I'm not the prank type. I'm glad you found it enjoyable. Take as much time as you need to review hun, I love getting them. I hope you like this one to!
All right that's it for me today. If you could leave a review on your way out I'd really appreciate it! Rachel