JULIE'S POV

I think I'm officially in heaven. Portman finally showed his face at breakfast and sat down next to me. It was all I could do not to pee my pants when he casually said "Hey Jules"
I know this is pathetic but I can't help it. I really, really, REALLY like him.

Oh my god, I just brushed his leg under the table. Okay, pretend like nothing's wrong.

This is stupid. I shouldn't be getting so hung up over a guy. Especially a guy like Portman who has his pick of any girl he wants and would never EVER pick me, the teammate who he's seen covered in bruises or all sweaty and disgusting.

Charlie started asking Portman about how weird Averman was acting this morning and my ears pricked up when Portman mentioned that Averman was ranting something about Connie.

What had Connie done now I wonder? She had been really moody lately. Who am I kidding? She's been moody ever since her and Guy broke up and Guy moved on with Karen.

The entire cafeteria fell silent as the doors opened and in walked Connie on the arm of Averman. Every single person in the room had their eyes on the pair not quite believing what they were seeing.

We all watched as they made their way to the food line. Connie looked smug and Averman looked scared.

I noticed that in Portman's shock he'd placed a hand on my shoulder. Probably to brace himself.

I couldn't help but fidget. Part of me wanted to rush over there and demand she tell me what's going on and the other part wanted to stay here because Dean was touching me.
Damn it I'm pathetic.

The noise level had grown to a dull whisper as everyone gossiped about the scene in front of them.

I could see Connie and Averman talking together as they got their food but the cafeteria became silent once again when she leaned over and kissed him on the cheek.

"What the hell is going on? Am I seeing things?" Charlie asked in a soft voice.

"Beats me. Anyone else have any ideas?" Goldberg looked around the table to see if anyone knew what was up.

We all shook our heads at him. This was the first any of us had heard about Connie and Averman.

We all fell silent again as they made their way to the table. Connie took a seat next to me and I couldn't help but notice that Dean turned his attention elsewhere rather quickly.
Okay, that was kind of weird.

I raised my eyebrow at her in question and either she didn't see it or she was ignoring it.

"So guys is there something you want to tell us?" Charlie blurted out and everyone one at the table looked at Connie and/or Averman.

"I don't know, Aves is there something we want to tell them?" Connie replied with a small smile. I knew she wasn't about to tell us. She loved making Charlie squirm.

"Well Connie I'm not entirely sure there is something we want to tell them" Averman grinned. Those two were so much alike I'm surprised they hadn't gotten together earlier.

"So Charles now that's cleared up can I eat my breakfast now?" Connie was playing coy. Gee thanks Cons, way to make Charlie all pissy for the rest of the day.

"Whatever" Charlie snapped looking defeated. He knew the game well enough to know that no one was spilling their guts just yet.

Everyone resumed eating. If Charlie couldn't make them talk then no one could.

That was until Fulton spoke up.

"Are you guys dating?" he came right out and asked. Way to go Fulton!

Connie was caught. She obviously hadn't been prepared for this attack.

I noticed that Guy and his girlfriend Karen had just arrived at the table and had heard Fulton's question. They were both looking at Connie waiting for the answer, as were the rest of us.

"Yes" Connie blurted out looking really surprised she'd just said it.

I glanced at Averman and he too looked shocked.

I dared to glance at Guy and he looked somewhere between pissed off, constipated and mad.

Uh-oh, this can't be good. Ugh! Why does everything involving Connie and Guy have to be such a drama even when they're broken up?

But on the other hand, it means that Connie will stop moping about Guy and get on with it.

Yes, this is a good thing.

PORTMAN'S POV
Since when does Averman get the hot girls? I know I shouldn't be saying that shit about Connie but she is good looking and kinda cool when she's not nagging at you.

But she's no Julie Gaffney.

When Fulton came right out and asked if they were dating I could see Julie was just as interest to know as we were. Obviously Connie hadn't said anything to her about it earlier.

She's so cute when she's surprised. She gets this little crinkle above her eyebrow and her lips get a little fuller and……stop it dude, you'll never get to kiss those lips anyway.

Whoah! Guy looks constipated when he's mad. It's kinda funny really.

And Karen, well she looked exactly like she did when she overheard Fulton saying that her very skinny friend would need to eat a Big Mac or three before he'd even think about touching her. So kind of worried and annoyed.

"As much as we'd love to stay and chat, we have something to do before class, right Averman?" Connie was trying to make her exit.

Averman looked dumbfounded before he recovered.

"Ummmm, yeah that's right" he mumbled before following her out of the door.

Ha, that guy's gonna be in for one hell of a ride with Moreau, one minute she was sweet and the next she resembled an axe murderer.

We watched them leave before anyone spoke.

"Is it just me or was that a little weird?" Luis started.

"Why would it be weird? Its Connie and Averman dating! Wait! of course that's weird!" Goldberg made his decision.

"Oh come on guys, you never know, they might be happy together" Julie spoke up.

"Yeah" I agreed and she smiled at me.

Truth was, I didn't give a shit either way.

"Doesn't mean we have to like it" Guy spoke up and Karen glared at him.

"Why should it bother you?" I asked anxious to hear his answer. Shit-stirring was my specialty

Julie nudged me under the table and sent me a warning look. Uh-oh, I think I just got myself into trouble there.

"Nevermind" I covered quickly and Julie patted my arm. Wow the catlady was touching me more than usual today.

"Hi Portman" a bunch of JV cheerleaders passed our table.

"Ladies" I replied smoothly.

Those girls are more in my league. Julie Gaffney was so far above me it wasn't even worth attempting to try and get her.