Retaliation

Chapter 4

The buzzer sounds and we all jump up, excited and cheering. Game over, 5-2, Foley wins. Lizzy throws her arms around me and hugs me tight with glee. Then both our eyes go to the ice, and follow our beloveds off the ice. We linger in the front lobby as we wait for our champions to emerge for us to praise. It's been three days since I stayed the night with Blake, each day seeming more relaxed, and filled with more tension at the same time. Blake and Christina come walking out with smiles on their faces as Christina reinacts some story that involves hilarious facial expressions. Then Blake's eyes catch on mine and he seems to forget about Christina's story and a smile bigger than the one he was wearing before spreads across his face. When I look at him I hear Nathan say, "You are not to speak with any of the Renners, do you hear me? If I ever hear that you have even been within five feet of those disgusting bastards again you'll experience my full rath." Then I hear another pop of that whip, and I shudder. I touch my arm where the he had hit me, and even though I healed it, I'm still emotionally scarred. I bite my lip, but can't resist the smile that lights up my face.

When they get closer the rest of the group spots them and the cheering begins. "Geez it was just a region game guys, calm down." Christina says.

"Aww, lighten up Chris. Just let them praise us." Blake says, his arm going around me. I don't care what Nathan tells me. Blake Renner has not shown even the slightest reason for me not to trust him. I stand on my tip toes and kiss him on the cheeck. I watch as he blushes, "And what's gotten into you these past few days? It's like since you met Danny, you've open back up to the world, Blake. I don't think I've seen you blush in forever." Luke says, half teasing, half serious.

"What can I say? He completes me." he says, looking down at me.

"Aww bleh, none of that mushy lovey dovey stuff." Jessica teases.

"So, what now?" Lizzy asks.

"You are always to focussed on what's next." Christina says, tapping Lizzy's nose with her forefinger.

"Well, you guys can do whatever you want, but you," Lizzy says, pointing at me, "are coming with me."

"Well, ok then. Who wants to go for pizza?" Jessica says to the others. They agree, but I keep my eyes on Lizzy. What is it she could possibly want from me? This question loops through my head with a certain uneasyness.

"C'mon, Danny, let's go." she says, turning and starting towards the door. I start to walk and Blake's fingers intertwine with mine as he starts walking with me. "And no you can't come Blake." she says without even tuning around. I look up at him and he seems even more unhappy than me.

"Why not?" he protests.

"Because we have somethings we need to discuss, alone." she answers, glancing over her shoulder.

Blake gives an unhappy groan, "Fine." He kisses my forehead, "See you soon, Pup?" he asks more of says.

"I'll miss you every minute." I say back to him with a smile.

"Promise?" he says, and he can't keep a straight face.

"Bye Blake." I say, walking away from him. My hand slides out of his, and a strange feeling floods me. It's dark, and makes me feel on edge with my energy spiking up with adrenaline pumping through my veins like lead. I feel fear creeping in, but a smile spreads on my face. I don't know why I feel like this, why I feel so empty. I've been away from Blake before, so what's different? I don't look back at him, knowing if I do I'll melt and tell him about this bad feeling and he'll insist on going wherever I go. I don't want that. That part of me that I fought so desperately to get back, the part that takes fear and turns it into a rush of excitement, urges me forward to whatever awaits us. I walk out the door, following right behind Lizzy. She walks over to her car and gets in the driver's seat. I slide into the passenger seat, "So where are we going?" I ask.