Chapter 5: The Pick
Peyton walked inside to be greeted with a round of applauds and cheers. She turned towards Duke and inquired, "What's going on here?"
"Oh would this answer it." remarked Duke presenting the NHL forums of their pick.
Peyton gasped when she saw they picked her to be brought up from the minors to play with them. She couldn't bear it anymore she burst out crying. Duke looked at the others and then placed an arm around Peyton's shoulders rubbing her arm.
"You alright Peyton it's not wicked news." remarked Wildwing coming up to her.
"It's just that there are so many memories connected to this and I wish someone was here to celebrate with us." informed Aurora looking at the team.
Draguanus was listening in on the conversation and was smirking on how he was going to get to the ducks. He began yelling orders to Siege and Chameleon but not explaining in till he was sure the girl was important.
Peyton was able to push aside the thought of her mother for the party and enjoyed herself. She snuck up behind Duke and switched his strawberry wine with cherry vodka. Wondering away from the scene Peyton turned back around by Nosedive and watched Duke. Once she saw his puckered up face she burst out giggling along with Dive and Mallory.
"Alright which one of you switched my drinks?" inquired a pissed off Duke.
Peyton and Nosedive pointed at each other and then Peyton stepped forward. She rubbed her neck and remarked, "I did just to see the face which was hilarious."
Duke glared at her than smirked forming the perfect plan to get her back for this. Peyton slowly backed up shaking her head before she turned around and darted out of the room. Duke shook his head and went after her cornering her in the vehicle room.
"I'm not going to hurt you Peyton." chuckled Duke as he strode closer to her.
"How should I know to trust you after all you are a thief?" inquired Peyton with a smirk plastered on her face.
Once those words were out Duke lunged at her, wrapped his arms around her waist, and brought them crashing to the floor. They both started cracking up with laughter in till Peyton realized how close they were and began blushing like a cherry tomato.
"Duke Can you ah please get off me?" inquired Peyton shyly not wanting to hurt his feelings.
"Why should I?" questioned Duke smirking and letting his face hover over hers.
"I need some personal space please." begged Peyton blushing even harder than before.
Then out of nowhere there was a cough coming from the doorway of the room. They both turned their heads to see Phil and Wildwing standing there. So with that Duke got off of Peyton and extended a hand out to help her up.
Peyton took hold of it and pulled herself up mumbling, "Thank you." Then with that Peyton left the room in a daze sort of state of mind.