Hello my lovely readers! So first off I want to say congrats to all the other ship mothers, our beautiful Maybell was born! This chapter was 100% the idea of Tinydancer101. It was an amazing prompt and I wish I'd thought of it. With that being said, I'd love to dedicate this chapter to you, I hope it's how you imagined. ~Kay

MAYA

Two months, and what a wonderful two months it had been. Cam left me without words to describe how amazing he was. I already knew I loved him, even though I couldn't say it yet, it was just a feeling in the pit of my stomach. He fit right into my life like a perfectly matched puzzle piece, in no time he had become a part of my group of friends, my music, and even my family. The one thing that hadn't fit perfectly was me into the Ice Hounds….

"What's on your mind, M?" Cam asked plopping down next to me on my bed. He had been doing homework on her desk while she stared at her ceiling and drowned in her thoughts.

I cocked an eyebrow at him, "I'm thinking that homework better be done."

Cam grabbed my hand and laced our fingers, "Of course," he said innocently, "It's Matlin Movie Madness Thursdays! I needed to be ready in time."

I smiled, I really wish we had Matlin Movie Madness on Mondays. "Oh you're not staying." I told Cam.

Cam looked stricken, "Whatever do you mean, Maya Isobel Matlin? So far there's been nine Thursdays and I haven't missed one. I even sat through when Katie picked The Notebook. And tonight's Despicable Me!" He shot up in mock anger.

I pulled myself up and leaned against his shoulder, "I wish you could stay, but I have this problem. My future NHL boyfriend has a game tomorrow, and if he doesn't kick Bardell's ass, I will never forgive myself. So he's gonna go home and get lots of sleep, so there's no doubt in my mind he'll play his best tomorrow." I explained, shoving him off my bed.

"How could I lose? My lucky charm is coming." His brown eyes were too much, and I let him pulled me in for a kiss.

Self-control, Maya! I pulled away, "Out!" I yelled pointing at my door, "Out, before I convince myself to let you stay!" With one last kiss, he was gone.

DALLAS

This sucks, I thought, closing my eyes in frustration, you bang your head once and just like that your chance to trip a Bardell bastard is taken. It hadn't even been a mild concussion, but Audra had flipped out and called the coach demanding Dallas was benched for the next day's game. I couldn't be too mad though, my mom would've done the same thing, but being stuck in the Bunnies' Bleacher was a low blow. The third bleacher up on the left was always reserved for whoever the guys chose to wear their jacket. Usually it was just some puck bunny that had been on a waiting list for three months to wear that jacket, right now Cam's girl was the only one who was dating a player. Then there were the odd cases like Luke's sister who would never allow him near a puck bunny, or in my own case you're benched and decide to wear your own jacket.

Luckily, I was stuck between the only two nonbunnies: Becky and Maya. It was always a blast to have Becky around because instead of cheering like a normal person she spouted Bible verses at Luke to encourage him, and actually took herself seriously doing it. And as much as I hate to admit it, Maya Matlin was kind of refreshing. Campbell had never seemed like the puck bunny type, so the day the little blonde girl appeared in the stands with the number #67, I began to think the team was finally rubbing off on Little Cam. But after the game it became clear she was no PB when he ran straight to Maya and twirled her around. It was always interesting to watch her in the stands, she really didn't watch any of the game until Cam hit the ice. But once his skates touched her blue eyes were glued to his every move with her fingers crossed through mittens, and when he made a goal her cheer was the loud. Not in the PB signature squeal, but a real genuine cheer that made Cam's face light up from 50 feet away. It made me wish I had someone who cared like her in the stands.

"AND GOAL BY SAUNDERS!" the announcer shouted, me and Maya were on our feet, without even thinking I put hand up for a high five and she smacked it. It was Cam's second goal since the game started half an hour, Ice Hounds were now up 3-0. The crowd died done and Cam returned to the bench for some well-deserved rest. He wouldn't go back in for another twenty minutes or so, and Maya saw that as the perfect opportunity to get up.

"Going to get hot chocolate, anyone want some?" Maya offered.

Becky smiled and pointed to her thermos, "Thank you, Maya, but I already have some organic green tea right here."

I slammed my mouth shut not to say anything to Becky, then turned to Maya, "I would love some, Matlin." She nodded and began walking down the metal steps.

Twenty-five minutes later, the announcer called that Saunders was back on the ice, but Maya hadn't returned yet. I kept my eyes on him, so if she missed anything I could give her a full recap, Michael Dallas, are you treating her like a friend? Well she is getting me hot chocolate, might as well be nice to her. But there wouldn't be much to tell her, Cam seemed off his game. Maybe he had noticed she wasn't in the stands and thought she'd left. Ouch, the whole crowd winced as Saunders, looking in one direction and skating in the other, collided with another player. What the hell, Little Cam? That's the first lesson they teach you when you learn to play hockey. This wasn't like Cam, something was up. I looked in the direction he been staring at, but all I saw were a bunch of Bardell punks on the wrong side of the arena, and as much as I wished I could rip them one, I figured it was better to stay in my seat. But then I heard it.

"Don't touch me!" Little Matlin's voice rose above the noise, and I looked around again. This time I saw the blonde in the middle of that Bardell crowd. The jerks were messing with her. I don't know what got me on my feet, maybe it was just me wanting a piece of Bardell, maybe it was the fact I knew Cam would kill me if I didn't do something, maybe it was even a newfound understanding I had of Maya, but next thing I knew I was walking over.

"C'mon Degrassi, we all know how this game is gonna end, so how about we just get outta here. You can have any one of us, and I promise I won't hold it against you if you don't pick me." One particular sleaze said then reached to touch Maya's cheek, and she smacked his hand away.

I chose that moment to step in, "Hey Bardell, hate to break it to you, but you're on the wrong side of the stadium. Should I escort you back to your seats?"

The sleaze smiled and grabbed Maya's wrist, "Sure, and we'll take this little cutie with us."

I shook my head, "Think smart, guys. She isn't no puck bunny, take a look at her jacket, #67 is her boyfriend."

Three of the guys paled, but the one who was gripping Maya's wrist just smiled deviously, "Saunders' girls, huh? Even better." He started to walk away dragging her along, Maya's dug her heels and slowed him down, but her weight didn't make much of a difference.

I cut him off, "Look, I don't want it to come to this, but messing with her is messing with the team. Every one of my guys with come after you and even that isn't one fraction of the fury you'll face from Campbell Saunders." I meant what I said, Maya was just as much of an Ice Hound as the rest of the team.

The idiot just laughed in my face, "Your boys are on the ice right now, and aren't you the team captain with the head injury?" Maya saw her opportunity and dumped the hot chocolates are on his arm, the bastard yowled in pain and released her arm. I had a clear shot, so I took it, and my fist collided with his jaw.

He was on the ground and I stood six feet above him, "Touch another Ice Hound, and it'll be much worse." I threatened.

Maya and I walked back to the bleachers, "Why did you do that for me?" Maya questioned hesitantly.

I really didn't know why, but I answered as truthfully as possible, "You and Cam are a package deal, and he's an Ice Hounds so you are too. When that guy cornered you, he might as well have cornered of us." I knew Becky was listening to every word so I threw in some reassurance for her, "You're an Ice Hound too, Becky, I would've done the same for you." The Christian girl smiled like I'd made her day.

Maya nodded in understanding, "Well, thanks, Dallas."

"Anytime, Little Matlin. I was really hoping to get a piece of Bardell today." I told the niner. "I'm gonna go get us some new hot chocolates. On me!"

Walking out of the arena, my eye caught Campbell's. He gave me a nod of thanks and I answered with a thumbs up.

I know, I know…. But I still believe there's hope for Mike Dallas. I really like his character and hope he doesn't turn out to be as big of a jerk as the promos hint. Anyway I hope you enjoyed! Please review!