DISCLAIMER: I don't own the Mighty Ducks
Chapter Seven
"Repercussions"
The following Monday, the ducks were eating lunch in Eden Hall's cafeteria, still recovering from the events of the weekend. Charlie looked the worst. He had a bruised eye and a cut on his face. There was also a large bruise on his stomach. Connie's small, bruised cheek was expertly covered with make-up. She's offered to fix Charlie's but he had declined.
Adam, though he had no bruises on his physical appearance, he had one on his heart. Even though he'd meant every word he'd said to his father, it still hurt that his own dad hadn't even made an attempt to call him and apologize.
The other ducks were lost in their own thoughts. Things were definitely going to be different now. Guy had crossed an uncross able line. Little did they know, he was about to make it even more final.
"Conway!" A voice called.
Charlie looked up from his tray to see Guy headed his way. Charlie narrowed his eyes and stood up, still seething over Guy's cheap shot, "Germaine?" He challenged.
Guy stood in front of him, his bruised face shining in the light. Guy grabbed Charlie roughly by the collar and pulled his face close to his own. "We're through, Conway." He said calmly.
Charlie pushed him backwards. "That's great, because we were over the minute you chose John over Connie." Guy rolled his eyes and stalked off.
"I guess ducks really fly together, right Guy?" Charlie called after him. Guy stopped and then shook his head, while he kept walking.
Charlie turned back towards the ducks. Their faces showing their obvious concern.
"We don't need him." He said simply.
Connie stood up and pulled him into a firm hug. Charlie clutched at her, knowing her embrace was the only thing holding him together. He had known Guy forever… The thought of him not being with them just felt wrong.
"I know." Connie whispered in his ear, understanding exactly how he felt. At that moment, Charlie finally admitted to himself that things between him and Connie had changed. She was no longer just the girl next door to him. She was the girl, he'd fallen for and it scared him to death.
That afternoon, Adam carried the last box of his belonging from his parents house to where Julie was waiting next to the SUV. His mother stood in the doorway, begging him to reconsider.
"Mom, I love you but if dad won't accept me and the people, who I care about and have been there for me, no matter what, then I want nothing to do with him." Adam said firmly. Mrs. Banks nodded before turning and running into the house.
Adam sighed. Julie placed a comforting and on his shoulder. "You're doing the best thing for you, Adam." She reassured.
He nodded. "I know, I just wish it didn't have to be so hard."
Julie gave him a soft kiss before helping him pack the last box in the car and heading back to the dorms.
That evening, Charlie and Connie were walking in the park in silence. Now, that Charlie had accepted his feelings, he didn't know what to do about it or even if he even wanted to do anything about it. Sure, he liked looking for hot girls but he was still a little wary of an actual relationship. Plus, what he and Connie had was so great, he didn't want to ruin it.
"A penny for your thoughts." He finally said.
Connie laughed. "It would take a lot more than a penny for my thoughts."
Charlie looked at her, waiting
"I've been thinking about leaving Eden Hall." She held up her hadn as Charlie opened his mouth. He immediately shut it.
"It's all my fault that all this crap happened…"
"NO, it's not your fault, Cons. It's Guy's and John Right's. But not yours." He said, reaching for her hand.
She gazed at him.
"You can't leave now, that would be letting them win. We're going to need all of us to get through this, but not just the other ducks, Con…I need you and that's gotta count for something." He said, grinning.
Connie gazed at him, not even noticing their hands were still entwined. She had a sudden urge to kiss him. She leaned towards him and Charlie's deep brown eyes grew wide. She suddenly realized what she was doing and immediately tilted her face and placed a kiss on his cheek, playing it off well.
"Ok. I guess, I'll stay." Connie said smiling.
Charlie smiled right back at her as they continued walking.
What was wrong with her whole life, been his teammate for most of it. He was the Captain of the Ducks, her closest confidante. So, why was her heart, suddenly feeling so fluttery when he smiled at her?
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