We're enemies ~ Adam Banks

10: the hawks

We were all lined up on the ice listing to the anthem as each of the players from both teams were starring at each other. I was in front of Banks across from Larson when I feel Adam's hair brush against mine so I turn my head slightly facing him and then turning to the side to see McGill laughing. I put my hand under Adam's chin forcing him to look at me which he does before blushing slightly.

You: don't let him get in your head.

I kiss him on the cheek and turn to McGill smiling sarcastically and facing the flag before the whistle blows and we all skate to our designated benches.

Coach: all right guys. Quack!
All: Quack! Quack! Quack! Quack! Quack!

Over half the crowd was cheering for us and afterwards Charlie, Adam, Jesse, Guy, and I were on. I was right wing even though I usually play center but coach wanted me on first line so I went. Adam takes it against McGill. The puck drops and McGill doesn't even go for the puck but sandwiches him between Larson and himself. I took that as a opportunity and got the puck on my stick. I had went through 2 of their players until I got to there biggest player. I had skated around him until I got cross checked right in the back and slid into the wall. Their were boo's coming from the crowd because that was a easy call but whatever it's not my job to complain.I sat their for a quick second before gathering myself and standing up with a harsh pain in my back. I didn't care and I skated to our zone as the Hawks had the puck. Their was a hard hit at center and Adam got the puck but cleared it along the boards making the Hawks gain it. They were skating down the ice but the puck kept going back and forth between everyone so I hopped onto our bench and stretched out my back earning sympathetic glances from my team that I just shook off. I stood up and watched at Banks got hit by McGill and Larson hard into the boards. The Hawks gain the puck and Larson scores. The line that was on came off while I was still sitting in the bench. Adam came and sit beside me.

Adam: are you ok?
You: ya I'm fine.

That was a complete lie but if I told him my back was aching he would tell coach and I had to play this game. I stood up and grabbed my water bottle and continued watching the game. The Hawks were winning 3-0 by the end of the first period.

Coach: don't be scared of them Ducks that's what they want. Keep your heads up and play proud. Let's fly! C'mon let's go!

We all cheer and the same starting line gets onto the ice. The Hawks had won the face off again but Adam had taken it and got a break away. I was shortly behind him for a rebound but McGill was even closer. I watched as McGill cross checks Adam on the back and he slams into the coal post hitting his head and his wrist. He had scored but it wasn't a very fun goal. Larson kneeled down and I skated up to him taking his helmet off.

Larson: what did you do
McGill: my job.

I stood up and without a thought in my mind I punched him straight in the nose and he fell down onto the ice. My team cheered me on and I skated to Banks who was getting loaded onto a stretcher.

You: Adam?
Adam: did you really just punch McGill in the face
You: maybe but that's besides the point.
Adam: Sav I have to tell you something.
You: sure just not under these circumstances

I kiss him on the cheek and smile before Jesse and the people who were on the ice skate up to him.

Adam: did it go in?
Jesse: yeah man
Adam: Jesse do me a favour. Kick some Hawk butt.
Jesse: all right, cake eater.

Mr. Banks meets the paramedics at the zamboni doors and they push the stretcher away. I make my way back to the bench worried of he will be ok and Connie hugs me.

Connie: he'll be alright Sav.
You: I know. I was gonna tell him I liked him.

Charlie's and Guys eyes widen and the look at each other.