An-Sorry for no updates, here is chapter 3
The doctors finally diagnosed my problems.
I have amnesia, go figure.
I could have told them ages ago, but I don't have a medical degree, so what do I know.
With that mystery solved, I had to move on to my next problem. My parents feel that I should come home to Maine, where everything is familiar.
''You'll know everyone and everything, sweetie.'' mom says.
''But guys, I need to get my memory back. If I stay here, with the Ducks, that might be the thing to help it all come back.''
''You barely know them, sweetie.'' dad says.
''But I used to, and I obviously trusted them too. Mom, Dad, please. I need to stay here, with them.''
My parents share a look, silently debating.
I get to stay, here in Minnesota. Maybe this is the first step to unlocking the doors of my mind. The doctors say, that I must be repressing something, or else I might have gotten my memory back already. I can't help what wonder what I would be trying to forget. If I knew how confusing knowing nothing would be, maybe I would have hung onto my memories.
I arrive outside the Eden Hall dorms and stare up at the huge building. It seemed ominous and scary, especially to me. With a soft sigh, I make my way inside.
My room with Connie is on the second floor, according to the slip of paper in my hand. As I get off the elevator, I see Charlie waiting for me. He smiles at me and takes my bag.
''Welcome home, Cat.'' he says.
I smile at him. ''Thanks Charlie. So are you the valet service or what?''
He grins. ''Actually, I'm taking you to your surprise party.''
''I think you just ruined the surprise.'' I say.
''Well, you have amnesia. Let's just say you forgot I mentioned it.'' he winks at me.
I smile and play along. ''Mention what?''
''Very good Julie. Let's go.''
He leads me down the hall into a small, living room-like room. It has couches and chairs and a T. V. Oh, and it's also packed with kids, a few familiar faces from the hospital.
''Welcome home, Cat!'' everyone cheers.
I smile, finally feeling home.
''So, how you feeling, Jules?'' Averman asks me.
I'm sitting on the couch, surrounded by my teammates, who I just met today.
''Confused. Bewildered. Uncertain.'' I list off.
''At least Cat hasn't lost her brain.'' Dean remarks.
Everyone laughs, including me, though I don't get the joke. Someone gets off the couch and Charlie sits down next to me.
''So, Jules, how do you like team?'' he asks.
I look around at all the faces and I smile. ''I hate 'em.''
''See, she feels fine.'' Charlie says, hitting his shoulder against mine.
I smile softly at him, and he at me. Our 'moment' is interrupted when Russ speaks up.
''So, are you ready for school tomorrow Julie?'' he asks.
I shrug, unsure.
''Don't worry Julie, you have at least one Duck in every class. We'll all be there.'' Luis says, winking at me.
I yawn and Charlie stands up. ''Alright everyone, party over. Jules needs some shut-eye.''
''Ok dad.'' remarks Fulton.
Everyone stands up and I'm bombarded with hugs as everyone leaves to their rooms. I'm about to follow Connie when I see Charlie stay behind to clean up. I walk back and help.
''Jules, this was your party. Go, sleep.'' he says.
''Thank you for this, Charlie.'' I say, handing him a few empty cups.
''What makes you think I did this?'' he asks.
''I just knew.'' I say.
''How?''
"I really don't know. This just seems like something you would know how to do.'' I say.
He grins. ''That could be a good sign. Maybe you're closer to recovery then you thought.''
''I hope so. I hate not knowing anything.'' I say, following up with another yawn.
''Cat. Go. Sleep. Bed.'' are the four words he tells me, guiding me to my room.
We stop outside the door and I stop turning around. ''Thank you, Charlie.''
He grins and pats my head. ''Anytime Cat.''
He turns to go and I enter my room, ready for a goodnight sleep.
The next day at school is a whirlwind. As promised, I'm never without my Ducks. Right now, I'm standing with Charlie at his locker. He's talking about something, I think it's hockey, but my eyes are watching Connie and Guy, who are currently making out, like every other couple in the hall.
''Jules? You ok?'' he asks, waving a hand in front of my face.
I don't know what causes the next question, but I can't stop the words as they fall from my lips.
"Do I have a boyfriend?''
The look on Charlie's face is hard to describe. It's mixed between guilt and anger.
''Charlie...do I?'' I ask again.
He sighs, running a hand through his hair. Before he can say anything, two arms wrap around my waist. I'm too surprised to react as someone turns me and plants a huge kiss on me. I finally regain control of my senses and push him away.
''Wha-'' he says.
''Get the hell off of me!'' I scream.
Everyone in the hall stops and looks at us. I can see a group of girls, looking pleased by my reaction.
''What the hell, Julie?'' the guy asks.
''How do you know me? And where do you get off kissing me?'' I demand.
Instead of defending himself like I thought, he glares at Charlie. ''What did you tell her about me?''
''Scooter, she doesn't remember you. That puck injury left her with amnesia.'' Charlie explains.
''You said it wasn't serious. That I should just stay home.'' Scooter snaps.
''Well, you listened.'' mutters Charlie.
Scooter ignores him and turns to me. ''Julie, I'm your boyfriend.''
My eyes flicker to Charlie, who nods once, and I'm looking back at Scooter. So, this is my boyfriend. He's kinda cute, obviously popular.
''Hi Scooter.'' I say.
He smiles and hugs me. Being in his arms is kinda nice. He pulls away and takes my hand.
''Come on, I'll walk you to your next class.'' he says.
He leads me down the hall and I look back, only once, to see Charlie looking very pissed off.
Charlie walks into Eden Hall's lunch room and sees Julie sitting with Scooter. He scowls and makes his way to the Ducks table. He plops down into the first empty seat and glowers.
''What's your problem, Charlie?'' Linda Tompkins asks.
Charlie turns to his ex-girlfriend and shrugs. ''What problem. I have no problem.''
Linda's eyes flicker over to the Varsity table. ''Oh, that's the problem.''
''Yes, Linda, that is the problem, will you kindly shut up now?'' he asks.
His head falls onto the table and he sighs. Adam arrives at the table and hits Charlie's head.
''Be nice.'' he says, sitting down next to Linda.
''Thanks sweetie.'' Linda says, kissing Adam's cheek.
Charlie glares at them. ''Hey, I gave my permission, I'm allowed to be mean.''
Adam just rolls his eyes and grins. Connie takes the seat next to Charlie.
''Hey Spaz, how's life.'' she asks, cheerfully.
''Someone's in a good mood.'' comments Linda.
Connie blushes. ''It's mine and Guy's anniversary.''
''Aw.'' the team says.
Charlie sighs, sick of the couple talk, and stands up. He walks out of the lunch room.
''What's with him?'' Connie asks Linda.
Linda nods over to the Varsity table and Connie sees Julie.
''Ah, of course.'' Connie says.
''I'm gonna go check on him.'' Linda says.
She kisses Adam's cheek and follows Charlie.
Charlie is sitting in the courtyard when Linda finds him.
''So, you planning to sulk all during lunch?'' she asks, sitting down next to him.
He shrugs. ''Seems like a good idea to me.''
''Charlie, either move on or make a move.'' she says.
''I don't know what you're talking about.'' Charlie murmurs.
Linda sighs. ''Fine, pretend you don't. But, Charlie you can't be this miserable forever.''
Charlie just nods.
''You're never gonna listen to me, are you?'' she asks.
He grins at her. ''Nope.''
''You're impossible Charlie.''
''You love me.'' he says, putting an arm around her shoulder.
''Nope, you're so wrong.'' she says, smiling.
''Hi Charlie.''
Charlie and Linda turn to see Julie standing there.
I saw Charlie leave the lunch room, so I decided to follow make sure he's ok. I didn't know he had a girlfriend too.
''I'm going inside. Later Spaz.'' she says.
She stands up and smiles at me. ''Good to have you back, Julie.''
I watch her go back inside and sit next to Charlie.
''She seems nice.'' I say.
''Yea, she's pretty cool.'' he says.
''You never told me you had a girlfriend.''
''That's 'cause I don't. She's my ex, we dated last year.'' he explains.
''You guys are pretty chummy.'' I say.
''We're friends now. She's also dating Adam.''
''Really? Is that why-''
''No, we broke up because it just didn't work. You and Connie were friends with her, still are actually. She stayed around and next thing we all know, her and Adam are falling head-over-heels.'' he says.
''How did you react?''
''Like a brat. I was over her, but it was weird seeing her with him. Plus, neither one cared to explain they had fallen in love. A couple weeks went by and I just finally said what the hell and gave them my 'permission'. Not that they needed it.''
I just nod, having nothing to say. For some reason, I'm just happy she's not dating him now.
''So, where's Scooter?'' he asks. Is that jealousy in his tone?
''Inside.'' I say.
It's his turn to nod. We sit in silence, comfortable silence. It's nice. The bell rings and we both stand up.
''Later Jules.'' he says.
I watch him walk away before going inside to look for Scooter. I still need help getting to my classes.
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