Disclaimer: I don't own the Mighty Ducks, Disney does. I do own any OCs

A/N: Hey guys, sorry its been so long since my last update – too much work for uni!

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Shout Outs:

Hiding in the Shadow: You're right, it is definitely very easy to write Portman as overprotective! Thanks for the review, and I hope I've continued the story on okay!

mickEmousina and Sphinx: Thanks for the reviews guys, a definite confidence booster!

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Dean's room, after charlie left:

"How could you do that to me!" Bernadette was not happy. "I mean, I'm not some baby who can't fend for herself you know. I've never been so embarrassed in my whole life! Why, why the hell would you do that to me?"

"You're my baby cousin-" Dean started to say.

"I'm a month OLDER than you, so don't give me that baby cousin CRAP!"

"I'm supposed to look out for you-"

"Says who? I never did, and, as far as I know, neither did my parents. You know, just because I'm new to this country does not mean that you have to baby me around. I'm gonna be eighteen in two weeks, ok; I'm not a child anymore."

"Bernadette, look at it from my point of view. You're my own flesh and blood, and one of my best friends is staring at you as if he was mentally undressing you. I mean, he's one of my best friends-" Dean was interrupted yet again.

"I seem to remember you going out with one of my best friends while you were in Australia two years ago. I bet you didn't stop to think about what would happen if and when the two of you broke up. Did you know that Em wouldn't even speak to me for a few weeks– she said that I was too much of a reminder of you and how you broke her heart. So don't you dare lecture me about the perils of dating your cousin's best friend, you hypocrite! Oh, and who said that anything was gonna happen between me and Charlie, I'd just met the guy, and he was just being friendly!"

At that, Bernadette stormed out of Dean's room, slamming the door in the process.

Oh my God, she thought, he hasn't changed a bit. First he's overprotective of me AT HOME and now he's pulling the same stunts here! Who the hell does he think he is – my dad? Hell no! God I need some fresh air.

She started to let her legs take her anywhere, wandering around and around until she noticed that it was starting to get dark. She looked at her watch. Shit, it's 7:30pm, I've been out for nearly three hours. I really don't wanna go see Dean, maybe I'll just go back to my dorm. I wonder if my roommates have moved in yet?

Arriving at her dorm, Bernadette opened the door to find that her roommates had indeed moved in. Being the night before the first day of school, she'd half expected it, but she had still hoped to have the room to herself for a little while. Oh well, plenty of time for that later.

"Hi, I'm Julie Gaffney, and this is Connie Moreau. We're your roomies!"

"Hi Julie, Connie, I'm Bernadette Portman, it's nice to meet you guys!"

"Did you say Portman?" Julie was dumbfounded.

"Yeah, I'm an exchange student from Australia."

"Oh my God, you're Dean's cousin!" Julie had worked it out. "Charlie was telling us about you."

"Yeah, and Julie and I are also on the Ducks Varsity hockey team, with Dean and Spazway," said Connie.

"Wow, what a small world." Bernadette was a little depressed, even when she tried her hardest to get away from Dean, she couldn't.

"Nah, just a small school!"

"So, what was Charlie saying about me? And who's Spazway? I don't think I've met him."

"Nah, you've met him – Charlie Conway, aka Spazway!" Connie elaborated for Bernadette. "Its been his nickname since the pee-wees – I should know, I've known him for long enough! Don't worry; he was only telling us how Portman went all overprotective and bash brotherish on him – only the usual Portman behaviour really!"

"You got that right! But enough about Dean. So, you're one of the original ducks then, District something?"

"Yeah, I'm a district 5 original duck, along with Charlie, Banksie, Averman, Fulton, Goldie, and Guy, my boyfriend."

"So Julie, would that make you a Team USA Duck?"

"Yeah, it does." Julie replied. "Me, Luis, Dwayne, Kenny, and Dean were all recruited for Team USA, and Russ came along when Banksie injured himself. Don't worry, we'll introduce you to everyone eventually, and you'll be able to put names to faces! I don't know whether Dean's told you, but I'm also his girlfriend."

"Oh, you're that Julie! God, I should have clicked, I mean, there can't be too many Julies that play varsity hockey that Dean's known for over four years now! Damn me and my blonde moments! Wow, it's a pleasure to finally meet you, I've heard so much about you!"

"Thanks sweetie, it's a pleasure to meet you too. Well, I'm off to see him now, to find out why he didn't come to practice. Do you wanna come?"

"Nah, I'm not really talking to him now."

"Why not?" Connie's curiosity got the better of her. "Sorry, you don't have to tell me if you don't want to – I can be so nosy sometimes!"

"Nah, its cool. Well, I surprised him today when I got here, coz he wasn't expecting me until tomorrow – that's why he didn't go to practice. Then, Charlie came along to warn him about your coach being angry and we got to talking. Like you said, Dean went all overprotective. Anyway, we got into a huge argument when Charlie left, so I kinda don't wanna see him right now."

"Well, I'll catch you guys later. It was nice meeting you Bernadette, and don't worry, Dean will calm down – I'll make him!"

With that, Julie left and it was just Connie and Bernadette. Nevertheless, it wasn't for long.

"Sorry Bernadette, I'm gonna have to love ya and leave ya. I'm going to see Guy, my boyfriend. We're going to go see a movie – do you wanna come?"

"Nah, its cool, I could use some me-time. But I'll catch ya later, ok?"

"Yeah, we'll have breakfast together tomorrow. All the ducks do, coz we all board here at Eden Hall, even Minnesota Ducks like me, so you'll finally get to meet them!"

"Yeah, I've heard a lot about them, first from Dean, then from Charlie and now from you and Julie. I'd be lying if I said that I wasn't curious to meet them! Well, have a good night and enjoy your movie."

"Thanks, cya!"

Looks like I'm gonna get the room to myself after all!

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Sorry, this was a bit of a boring chappie, but it had to be done I'm afraid! So, yeah, please R&R!