1Stripping My Heart Pt. 2

By: joshysgrl

Ok so I want to say that I might not have made it clear that the ducks were nervous in the last chapter, but I wasn't wanting to do their point of view, yet. Probably should've hinted at it somehow. I will redeem myself in this chapter, hopefully. I think I'm just going to do Connie and Charlie's POV'S and then sometimes some of the others.

Charlie's POV

After Connie left the stage, we were all a little shell shocked. I don't think one of us has batted an eyelash. I think all of us had different reactions. I look over to the ducks and start to see emotions play out on their faces. Some are of amazement. Some are of part embarrassment/ lust. I quickly glare at Luis who is just smiling like an idiot and looking off to nowhere undoubtedly picturing her in his mind again. He quickly sobers and his gaze follows that of a waitress passing by. I turn to look at Guy, who probably is the only one to have ever seen her like that. He looks surprised.

"Umm, Ok. Well, I never thought I would see that". He says.

"What do you mean? I thought you and Cons..."

"No! Oh God, No. It took us awhile to find out we were more like siblings. So no, definitely no."

I look at him baffled. " I could've swore."

He laughs at that. "Well, how could I when I knew that you were in love with her and I wasn't?"

Charlie's eyes widen as he says this. "What are you talking about?"

"Oh come on, Man. We all knew you were in deep. Well everyone except Connie that is."

Charlie looks a little relieved yet a little terrified. "Um, well yeah...that's...uh...yeah."

Guy starts to chuckle and I just give him a glare.

I look over at the ducks again and I can see them trying to recover from it still.

"Hey, guys? Maybe you should try to play it cool when Connie comes over here. You know she's probably going to be embarrassed and it will just help her out if you don't tease her." I point a look to Averman and he gives me this "what me?" look.

I excuse myself to go to the bathroom. I know she's going to be out here in a second and I want to prepare myself for seeing her again after seeing her in practically nothing. Knowing me I'll get all tongue tied and not know what to say to her. Oh what are you talking about Conway, this is Connie one of your best friends. When I walk out of the bathroom I see her standing by the ducks. It looks like they are managing to play off the "I didn't see you naked" deal. I start to get closer and I hear her ask about me. I announce my presence and she turns around and we hug. She the proceeds to call me by my not so loved nickname so I pull out the big guns and call her a name I haven't called her since we were kids. Guess I shouldn't have done that. Wow I forgot how strong she is for her size. I hear her ask if she could join us so we can catch up. Of course we all say yes.

"Good."She says.

I pull over a seat for her to sit in next to me and Adam. She calls over a waitress so she can order a drink. Everyone's quiet not knowing what to say. I see everyone start to get those looks on their faces and I inwardly groan. I see a few of them eyeing her up and down. I think she sees this too because she starts to turn a little pink. Oh no, now we have to face up to it. I take a look at her again and see her do a quick change of attitude and rolls her eyes.

"So, I guess now all your lives are complete now that you've finally seen me naked."

I think the ice is broken now because the guys are laughing uncontrollably. (Well somewhat, I think some of them are still a little pink.)I see some of them nod in fake confirmation.

Oh how I wish I could've done the same. I steal a look at her and sigh. God, she is so beautiful even now. I guess I'll never be over her. I sigh again and then I feel a kick to my seat. I look over at Guy who's grinning like an idiot at me with a knowing smirk also placed upon his lips. I sigh in defeat again and put my head down. Not before punching him in the arm though.

"So, ducks, what have I missed these last 4 years?" I hear some of them groan.

"College, Hockey, and Girls." I hear Fulton say.

"College, Hockey, and Julie."Says Adam.

Everyone continues to say the basics of what's been going on. I can't help but look over at Connie again. My word I can't take my eyes off of her. I love the way her lips curl up into a tiny smile when listening carefully. I love the way she's always interested when someone talks. I love her eyes, they hold so much excitement and meekness. Oh and her hair, good Lord her hair is gorgeous. I would love to run my hands through the dark locks. Sigh. I take another look at her lips and can't help but how much I would like to brush the rosy flesh. Sigh. I am quickly jarred by an elbow to the stomach and I gasp.

"What the hell, Guy?"

"Um, Charlie? Connie is waiting for you to tell her what's been going on with you the past 4 years and your ogling her goodies."Guy whispers conspiratorially to me.

"OH! Umm, yeah. Ha...Hocker...Hockey...and Col...College...and...married...I mean Bombay married me...my Mom! He married my mom!" I quickly stop not wanting to embarrass myself any further. I think everyone's looking at me in amusement at my misfortune. Geez, when have I ever been tongue tied. I never am. I'm the brave and outspoken captain. Pull yourself together Conway she's just a woman. My eyes drift up and down her body. My God is she a woman! Stop it. I see her quirk up a teasing smile. Oh man, am I lost. How come I was never like this in High School.

"So, Bombay and your mom? You must be happy."

I quickly regain my composure and answer her question.

"Yeah, they've been married for 2 years. Your looking at the best man."

She doesn't look surprised. She rolls her eyes. "Of course you were Charlie, you were always his favorite."

I give her a smirk. "How can he not like me the most, I mean have you met me? Or better yet have you looked at me?" I pat my face. "Have you looked at this face?" Great I'm back to myself.

I hear scoffs from everyone at the table and I quickly glare at them and they shut up.

"Anyways. So tell me, Smalls, you still know how to play puck?"

She looks up at me with an air of confidence and that smile of hers.

"I don't Spaz, do you think I can still kick your ass like I did the last time we played together?"

Oh it's on now!

A/N. There I hope I redeemed myself. Sorry it was so short.