I know that they're supposed to be freshmen, but this is my story so they're SOPHOMORES! That's still J.V. so it's all good!!! Yes, it's in D3 time. [sorry if that sounds rude =( )

I've decided to write some of these stories in different characters' points of views. It's not that it's easier, but it lets you in on their feelings and emotions better. It makes things more interesting, no? =]


Chapter 2 : forward motion


--------------------------Michelle's POV-------------------------------

Sitting in the dorm room with Connie on her own side of the room

Why do all the classes have to be the same every year? – boring teachers, piles of homework, and pop quizzes. A few days have passed by and I haven't spoken to that Adam guy at all. He probably doesn't even remember that we ever met or that I even exist. [ . . ] [Michelle is pessimistic about everything]

I've been spending a lot of time with Connie and catching up on everything. Despite her introducing me to all of her teammates, I still felt left out and mostly conversed with her; however, she spent most her time with Julie, the goalie, and Guy. This disappointed me because I didn't have very many friends at Eden. It's not that people weren't nice to me; it's just that I had a hard time letting people in after a few incidents in 8th grade and a couple last year.

"Hey, Michelle, you ok?" I zoned back into reality and stopped with the flashbacks.

"Yeah, I'm fine... just thinking about some stuff," I replied nonchalantly.

"Um... I have hockey practice...or...tryouts...or whatever it is right now... do you want to come watch?" She smiled at me knowing that I had nothing better to do and she didn't want me to feel alone. Little did she know that I always felt alone.

"Sure, but I thought it was a closed-practice? ...I'm not trying out ok!?" She laughed and shook her head at me as I followed her out the door. I decided to bring a book with me in case I got bored and since I didn't know much about hockey anyway.

------------------------------Adam Banks' POV---------------------------

Eden Hall isn't so bad; I don't know what the other guys are complaining about. Charlie seems upset for some reason... maybe it's because Bombay left us for that shitty Junior Goodwill Games position. He should've stayed, but I guess this new coach guy won't be that bad.

AT HOCKEY PRACTICE

The team and I entered the stadium for the very first time and were all shocked at the size and grandeur of it.

"HUT HUT HUT!" The Varsity team was still practicing on the ice and they looked really intense and focused.

"Woah, look at all those championships. They're pretty good, you guys," Russ and Julie said.

"Guys... they're not that hot," stated Charlie in a somewhat pissed-off tone. That's so like our captain, but that's why he's captain. He's good.

After exchanging a few angry words with Rick, Cole, Scooter, and the rest of the gang, Charlie and Fulton led us out onto the rink. Coach Orion wasn't out yet so we decided to practice "Duck-Hockey-Style". Basically, we were all skating around really fast trying to stay away from Dwayne, the cowboy, who was roping us. I got out first but, hey, no one needed to know that. That's pretty much what happened until Coach Orion skated in, barking out orders at us and giving us a pretty hard pep talk. WORK! WILL! The W's as Averman called them.

We numbered ourselves 1-3, to decide how we were to practice – shooting the puck past Goldberg or Julie. We all knew Julie was better but we had too much respect for Goldberg. GOLDIE!

After my first shot, I looked into the stands and noticed that there was a girl sitting at the very top, reading a book. What's she doing here? I thought to myself.

"Hey Connie, who's that?" I asked her while nodding my head in the girl's direction.

"That's Michelle, remember her?" Michelle... that girl I bumped into, no wait, she bumped into me. She seemed so shy and innocent, yet mysterious for some reason.

"Ok, thanks Con," I answered back. I couldn't help but glance at Michelle a few more times during practice. I felt like I wanted to go up there and talk to her, find out what she was doing here.

----------------- end of Adam's POV------------------ story time! =]

The team slowly walked into their locker room and sat down as if they could never move again. After a loud and short demand from Orion they checked out the list of the posted positions.

"Hey, I'm not even posted," Adam had a look of disappointment and worry on his face.

"Look, yeah you are. Adam Banks – 3rd Line Center.... VARSITY?" Connie answered with a shocked expression.

"I made VARSITY???" he seemed even more shocked and upset.

After their allowed 15-minutes in the locker room, the guys and the two girls walked out solemnly back to the entrance of the stadium. Michelle was already there waiting for Connie and Guy to come out. The team saw her and started joking with her.

------------------------Michelle's POV--------------------------------------

"Hey little lady, are you waiting for one of us?" Dwayne Robertson said with a cute smile on his face.

"Calm down Cowboy. Now we all know she wants to speak with the good-looking one. Me. Move out of the way now," Russ Tyler said while pushing his way toward the front of the group.

"Hi, I'm Russ. You're Michelle, right? Right, well what would a pretty little thing like you want to do hanging out around here with a bunch of sweaty guys?"

"Correction Russ, YOU smell, I'm perfectly delightful smelling. You should really use Dove soap. It smells refreshing," informed Averman.

During all of this I was lightly laughing and giving handshakes to the ones who approached me.

"Come on guys, let's go before COACH ORION SIR busts our asses for being late," Charlie angrily yelled.

One by one they shuffled their feet out the door, until the very last people in the group, Connie, Guy, and Adam. Connie pulled me with them so I wouldn't be left behind. Little did I know that she had something else in mind. After she quit dragging me, I ended up walking next to Adam.

"Hi..." he said looking at me.

"Hey Adam," I said to return the greeting.

He chuckled softly, "So you remember me?"

I didn't know what to say so I looked down at my feet and blushed like mad. Connie was listening the whole time so she piped in to save me.

"Of course she does. Who wouldn't remember such a cutie like you, Banks?"

Guy nudged her, "Hey... excuse me. I'm only standing right here".

I felt bad that Guy had to be involved in this little thing, whatever it may be, so I helped him by saying, "Actually Connie, I only remember him because he's so tall".

"Very funny, miss," Adam pretended to look hurt and then he broke into a smile.

That was pretty much the end of the conversation because the school bell rang and we all broke off in different directions. Some of us went home while the rest of us went to study hall or our dorms. But before I could go anywhere, someone hooked his [or her] arm into mine and led me in his [or her] direction...


CLIFF HANGER! I know... I just HAD to. You guys are getting lazy and not reviewing! =] I appreciate your input, tips, etc.!