Spunky's Disclaimer: I've chucked every stupid penny I could find into a stupid wishing fountain… and I still don't own the Mighty Ducks! Why oh why is the world so cruel?! I could've invested them in stocks!! Okay back to reality. I don't own the Ducks! Heck I don't even own Taylor Brooklyn, she just kind of made herself at home in my brain. So I decided to use her in this story so she can pay up the five months rent she owes me! LOL!
Taylor Brooklyn Walter: Born and raised in the City of Angels (that's Los Angeles for those of you that don't know). She is 5'5 and has an athletic frame. She has straight chestnut colored hair. Her eyes are green. She is entering Eden Hall to pitch for the Varsity Softball Team. She plays guitar and likes to go against the grain sometimes. Her dad is a director.
Summary: High School has its ups and downs, and it is no exception at Eden. The Ducks are having the time of their life during their sophomore year. Features my OC, Taylor.
(This chapter was Beta-d by Yaaamish)
Shout Out's: You all make my day shine a little brighter!
Blonde-brain- Here's the update. Merry Christmas to you too! And a happy New Year! I'm glad you liked the last chapter and hope you like this one.
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WhiteTiger-82087 – Hehe! OMG are you my soul mate??? Jk. Sigh if only dreams could become reality, I would live in polygamy with Rivers, Robert Carmine and Banks. Hehe JK! I'm glad you like the combo as well. Peter's character should be making another appearance soon. So stay tuned.
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Yaaamish – Jamie you so rock! The BEST Beta ever! Hehe I didn't know the direction either, so I decided to end this chapter here. I have a great idea of where this chapter will head too. Ok… I lied. I have a slight idea but I will sleep on it and email you about it later.
READ THIS: This chapter isn't insinuating a budding romance. I don't plan on it becoming an Adam/OC fic. At least at the moment I don't think it will. It may later on in the story or maybe even later in the trilogy, but not right now. Love Ya' All! JEN
Taylor plopped onto Adam's bed. She was exhausted. It had taken them an hour to unpack and put everything away. The "few" boxes Adam and his brother had dropped off earlier that week were heavy and large. There were 6 of them in total.
Adam sat down next to her, his back leaning against the wall. He looked at the digital clock on his bedside. It read 8:10.
"Charlie and Guy should be here any minute now."
Guy, Adam, and Charlie shared a triple. Adams bed was on one side of the room, and Charlie and Guy's were setup like bunk beds on the other. Adam's side of the wall was covered with a Wayne Gretzky poster, awards, and pictures of him and the ducks.
Taylor turned to look at Adam, "So what were you going to tell me yesterday? You know, before Goldberg did that cannonball?"
Adam sighed and shook his head, "I already told you, it really isn't that important."
Taylor sat up and frowned, "I've known you for...alright, a day, but even I know when your BS-ing. Come on you can tell me. I promise to listen and not to judge. Girl scouts honor." Taylor did the Girl Scout hand sign.
Adam laughed and nodded "Fine, I'll tell you."
Taylor clapped and gave him her undivided attention. Adam crossed his arms over his chest.
"You know how you told me that your dad kind of ignores you?"
Taylor nodded her head.
"Yeah well, my dad ignores everything in my life besides hockey. I mean I could get the Nobel Peace Prize or something, but he wouldn't care. He would think it was taking away from my playing hockey."
Adam sighed and Taylor hugged his torso, "That really sucks Adam. I'm sorry to hear that you have all that pressure on you."
Adam smiled at her and was about to say something when Portman burst into the room.
"Aw man. I knew I shouldn't have let you help Banks."
Taylor and Adam shook their heads and laughed.
"Serves you right Portman," Adam said as he sat up, "after letting Russ trick her into helping me and Charlie."
Taylor nodded in agreement, "But it's okay I still love you Portman." And with that said Taylor let go of Adam, stood up on the bed, and jumped on top of Portman. Portman hadn't been expecting this and he lost his balance. He fell backwards just as Guy, Charlie, and Fulton walked in.
Everyone laughed at Portman as Taylor got up and innocently shrugged, "What can I say? I have a way of knocking some guys right off their feet."
(#30 minutes later#)
Taylor and Adam had helped Charlie and Guy unpack quickly. They hadn't brought as much stuff as Adam, so it didn't take them as long. Taylor and Guy sat on the top bunk, their feet dangling off the edge. Charlie lay back on the bottom bunk, and Adam sat on his bed, his back against the wall.
"Okay… what do we do now?" Taylor asked boredly.
"They're not feeding us 'till after the assembly today." Charlie whined.
A knock on the door interrupted us and Adam went to get it. When Adam opened the door Scooter walked into the room and the guys looked at him quizzically.
"Hey guys. Um… Taylor there's some weird delivery guy looking for you in your room."
Taylor looked at him, slightly confused, "I already got all the stuff I had shipped over here."
Scott shrugged and she jumped off the bunk and stormed out the door.
The guys all looked at each other and followed her outside.
(At the girls dorm)
Taylor suspected who the "weird delivery guy" was. She shook her head in anger as she marched up the stairs in her residence hall. When she got to her floor she made a right and opened the door.
"Why are you here?" Taylor rudely asked as she entered the room.
The guys came up behind her and saw a man dressed in a black designer suit, pink collared shirt, and a black silk tie standing in the middle of the room, while giving Julie and Connie a scrutinizing look. The male turned and looked at Taylor in shock, covering his mouth with his right hand.
"Why Miss Walter is that how you talk to your friend. What kind of manners have you picked up in this school? I knew the Eden Hall riffraff would bring you down, but I had no idea it would happen so soon."
Taylor glared at the man, "First of all you are not my friend. You aren't even worthy of calling me an acquaintance. Secondly these are my friends and you will treat them with respect. Is that understood?"
The man sneered at the group, "Whatever you say, Miss Walter."
Taylor nodded and placed her hands on her hips, "Good. Now why has Natasha sent you Alex?"
Alex pointed to a large box on her bed, "She asked me to make sure it got to you safely. That's why I asked this boy to go fetch you."
Taylor rolled her eyes and spat out, "Take it back."
Alex smirked and walked over to the door, "Sorry, but I was given specific instructions from your father to not let you return it. He sends his love. Oh, and Ms. Bennett asked me to tell you that her agent will be calling you soon. Tata."
He waved the guys away from him and exited the room.
Taylor glared at the box and grabbed it. She was about to throw it out the open window when she felt someone grab the box from her hands.
"Taylor what are you doing?" Adam asked holding the box.
Taylor had hot tears in her eyes, and was breathing heavily.
"Can I have a few minutes alone please?" She asked without turning to face them. Most of the ducks silently walked out of the room. Julie gave Taylor a hesitant look. Adam nodded to Julie to go on. Julie looked at Taylor and Adam wearily as she closed the door.