Thanks for the encouragement guys, i'm trying to write more, just got a bit of writers block.

The Choices That We Make

Julie steadied herself as she sat perched on her chair watching the door. The time now was 3:45 pm, Joe should be walking in at any moment. Julie brushed blonde hair from her eyes as she looked to see where Charlie, Adam, and Tyler were sitting on her bed. As the door opened slowly, they saw Joe walk in books in hand and a frazzled look on her face. She wasn't looking up but when she closed to the door she turned her green eyes meeting that of Julie's.

"Umm hi," she waved a bit looking confused as she stood there.

"Joe, we need to talk," Julie said. Joe bit her lip a bit as she put her books down on her desk.

"Oh really, what about?" Joe arched a brow as she fumbled through her top drawer finally finding her brush, she began to brush out her red hair.

"About this," Tyler spoke up holding a letter.

"What's that?" she asked curiously.

"It's a letter from the school, about the team, Joe," Tyler patted the letter looking to her.

"Umm who is it addressed to?" she asked getting defensive.

"To you Joe," Tyler got quiet.

"YOU WENT THROUGH MY MAIL?" Joe exclaimed furiously. Julie, Adam, and Charlie jumped a bit. Slightly suprised by the random outburst.

"I didn't really go through it, I got it by accident, they thought I was you," Tyler shrinked back on her bed.

"Because you look like a Josephine!" Joe exclaimed ripping the letter from his hands.

"Look don't get all mad, we just wanted to know what is going on Joe, we're your friends remember?" Charlie got up resting a hand on Joe's shoulder.

"Right...so you've resorted to breaking a law and not to mention my privacy in order to find out what is going on?" Joe turned arching a brow. Charlie was a bit speechless but Julie was ready.

"Joe you've been like on planet weird the past three days, the past week you haven't talked to half the team. And you absolutely refuse to talk to Fulton, which is crazy, because he's crazy about you. And you are talking to Scooter, of all people SCOOTER?" Julie exclaimed. Joe jumped a bit, she didn't expect that from Julie.

"He's just a friend thank you very much, and what does it matter anyway it's not like you and Scooter are going out. And well Fulton and I are not going out and we probably won't ever again!" Joe yelled.

"Oh come off it Joe, we all know you still like him,"Banks exclaimed. Joe stood there, she was furious. She didn't understand any of this. It must be a bad dream, this all couldn't get any worse could it?

"Oh like you're one to talk, you follow Julie around all day making sad puppy dog eyes, with hopes she'll turn around and give you the time of day Banks. And you, Tyler, you do the same except you're more of an idiot, she doesnt like youTyler. And Charlie, you think you're hot shit, when you're not, ok, Captain Ducky, stop being so nice already, it's ANNOYING!" Joe exclaimed. She really didn't realize what all she had said. The words were coming out and well, she wasn't thinking quite clearly. The four of them were quiet. Theydidn't say anything, they all just got up and walkedouttogether silent. Joe bit her lip tryingnot to cry. She felt like a total bitch, she leaned against the bed and fell in to it crying.

5:10 pm

Dean stood outside Joe's room. He had talked to Charlie earlier. He knew something had to be done. This was getting crazy with Joe. Orion had called them in at 4:30 and told them the news about Joe no longer playing for the Ducks. He was busy trying to get ahold of Bombay with hopes to change that. The rest of the Ducks were at the arena.Portman reached up to knock on the door, but as soon as he was going to it opened. Joe stood there, her hair pulled back nicely, her eyes were a bit puffy. She had on a pair of faded blue jeans, a Eden Hall tee shirt, and a jacket... a Varsity jacket.

"Joe, I..uh..wanted to talk,"Portman looked in her eyes.

"Dean, I..I'm going to be late. I'm meeting someone.."Joe stuttered. She hadn't expected this, not in a million years.She hadn't even talked to Portman alone, in a month.

"Can I walk you there then? And we can talk?" he asked. Joe bit her lip a bit

"Fulton, I don't know if that's such a good idea, I'm meeting.."she started but she didn't have to stop.Portman looked up to see Scooter and Riley coming with Jeanie.

"Hey!" Jeanie waved smiling slightly, then she looked atPortman1 then back at Joe raising a brow.Portman stared at Rick then to Scooter, something was off. Scooter, was missing his Varsity Jacket.Portman looked back to the Jacket, he saw the name embrodiered on the front. Scott

"Portman, what you doing over here?" asked Riley arching a brow.

"Wanted to talk to Joe, but I guess she's busy.."Portman said quietly. Scooter put an arm around Joe in front of Portman. He smirked slightly.Portman tried not to growl but he knew that was on purpose.

"Hey babe," Scooter said kissing her cheek.

"Well I guess you've made your choice Joe, good to know, I'll be sure to let Fulton know," Portman glared a bit and he turned hurriedly walking away.

"What's that all about?" Jeanie asked looking confused. Riley shrugged, scooter shrugged, but Joe, her eyes were filling with tears. She held them back.

"You ok Joe?"asked Jeanie looking concerned.

"I'm fine.."she shivered a bit walking with the three to the arena.