*important* : For whatever reason, I said Kate instead of Maya. I'm sorry for that mix up! Thank you so much for the reviews guys! It helps so much. My Chapters will gradually get longer as the story gets more intense! I WILL update everyday! Promise. XOXO

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Chapter 3: Mutual Feelings

I blinked a couple of times, before I open the message sent to me from Campbell Saunders. Not really sure after what happened in the hallway earlier today, if I really want to chat with him. I push those feelings aside, and read the message.

Campbell S. : Hey Maya, I'm really sorry about what happened earlier in the hallway and that I blamed it on you in front of the guys.

Maya M: If you're embarrassed of me, why are you even talking to me?

His response took awhile.

Campbell S: Look, I'm thousands of miles away from home. The guys on the team, I don't fit in with. Being the youngest on the team is hard. I just don't relate to them. With you today, I felt a connection, and for the first time, I felt as if I'll be okay, as if I can be myself around you.

I blinked at my screen and tried to process what he just told me. What was he implying? That I made him feel safe, welcome? I don't know what to say right now. So I just let my heart type for me.

Maya M: When you ran into me in the hallway today, at first I was pissed, but when I saw how concerned you were about making sure I was okay, and the way you looked at me..I felt the connection to Campbell..

My heart racing..

Campbell S: call me Cam ;)

Did Campbell..I mean Cam..just wink at me! Breathe Maya, breathe.

Maya M: okay Cam :) are you busy tomorrow night? There's this carnival in town, and I was wondering if you would want to go with me?

As soon as I sent that message, my heart was beating out of my chest. I could feel the sweat starting to form on my forehead.

Campbell S: Well Maya, you read my mind. I was just about to ask you if you would like to go with me.:)

Maya M: well, great minds think alike ;)

Did I just wink at him? What am I doing!

Campbell S: Well, it's getting pretty late, and I have a game tomorrow morning. You should go :) Goodnight Maya.

*Campbell Saunders signed off*
I looked over at the clock, 11:47 PM. Wow, time flew by. I kept rereading out conversation, taking in every word he said to me. He was home sick, he needed someone to lean on. Someone to care about, someone to love. I turned off my laptop and went to go get in the shower. If I was going to get up early on a Saturday morning, I definitely didn't want to have to shower in the morning.

After I showered I looked at the clock 12:33 AM. I assumed Tori would still be up, so I sent her a text asking if she would go to the game with me in the morning, and not even 2 minutes later she said of course.

As I layed in bed that night, I couldn't help but think, maybe he might like me. I didn't want to get my hopes up again..not after the last time.

The next morning I awoke you my alarm clock, 6:30 it read. I groaned to myself, why must hockey games be so early? I got up, and dressed as nice as I could, I wasn't really coherent yet. I walked down my stairs, left a note for my parents and headed to Tori's house. She was already outside waiting for me.

"So you and Saunders?" she giggled. I blushed though however. "Tori, I'm not getting my hopes up, plus who knows if we have anything in common. It's too soon to tell." I said firmly, as if I was still trying to convince myself of that. After that, Tori didn't bug me much after.

We got to the game just in time, the boys had just finished warming up and were getting ready to start the game. Campbell turned around looking for me, our eyes collided and a huge smile spread across his face, I waved to him blushing deeply. Tori's face said it all, she knew she was right.
"Maya! I had no idea Campbell was the star of the team!" she said in shock. We both were watching him speed across the ice, as if it was easy. My jaw continued to drop.
"I had no idea either Tori! We didn't really talk about that. I assumed since he was the youngest, he was still being trained." I said in awe. I couldn't take my eyes off of him. The way he moved on the ice, it was so graceful. Soon enough, the final buzzer sounded and we had won 5-3. 4 of the goals were scored by Cam. Tori and I were leaving , but Cam had quickly got his skates off, and started running up the steps towards me. The other boys on the team started whistling and hollering, but I ignored it.
"I'll wait for you in the hall." Tori said , "go get your man." she added.
She walked away right before Cam got up to me, and before I could respond.
"Thanks for coming, you helped keep me calm and focused. I havn't played that well in a long time.." he said softly, I blushed. "It's really no big deal, I had no idea you were so good!" I said excitedly. He smiled as if embarrassed and was really quiet. Did I say something wrong I wondered. "That means a lot coming from you," he looked back at the ice, "listen I have to go, team talk. I'll pick you up tonight, 7:30 sharp." he said and smiled sweetly. I nodded my head, not able to find words. He pulled me into a sweet hug. The butterflies in my stomach erupting. This feeling. This is real. Us.