Ice Breaker.. Can I Get With You?

Welcome Back To Normal.

Paytons point of view.

I woke up with the biggest smile on my face. These past few weeks have been amazing. Mike had been so good to me and he was so sweet and caring. Kiana and Alexander were better, us girls had become closer. And Tyler told me he had a big surprise for Jenna at his graduation. I was really curious about that, but I'd have to wait like everyone else. Brodie had apologized and me and Mike forgave him. Everything was slowly going back to normal. Tonight was the last game oof the hockey season. Boo, I can't help but feel sad but if the guys win tonight they will be playoff champs, and that would mean PARTY!  

"PAYTON MIA BROOKES! Wake up now!" I shook my head and realized I had been zoned out staring at the ceiling. There was a very loud knocking.. no more like banging on my door. I reluctantly got out of my bed and looked at the time. 

10 am. Are you kidding me? Why the fuck am I up so early and who is at my door?

I walked to the door and opened it. I was shocked to see my friend Mandy standing there, my jaw had dropped. I hadn't seen Mandy since we moved. She looked great, same ice blue eyes, same red, black, and blonde hair. She had lost weight and looked amazing! Mandy brought her hand up and closed my mouth. 

"Hey babe it's not nice to stare," Mandy said with a wink. I stood at the door just trying to figure out if I was dreaming.. I pinched my cheek. Nope I'm not dreaming, my friend that was like a second mom to me was really here. I screamed and Mandy joined in, we hugged eachother just screaming and I started to ramble. We had a lot to catch up on. 

"Hey payton can you keep it down? I'm sleeping you know?" Jenna came in my room, oh yeah I forgot I wasn't at my place. I blushed and then Jenna let out a scream. I looked at her worried but saw she had taken Mandy into a hug and she was doing exactly what I was doing not long ago. Kiana came running down the hall way.

"What!? Where's the fire?! OMG MANDY!" We all laughed at Kiana as we all group hugged. It felt so good to have all of us here again. I smiled at everyone and we all walked down to the living room.

"So, Mandy what brings you to our part of the woods?" Jenna asked her confusion on her face.

"Well I came here to tell you guys some great news," We all looked at her and I cocked my head to the side clearly confused, Mandy chuckled at our reactions. "I am pregnant and getting married!" 

I was shocked yet again this morning. Jenan and Kiana were screaming with excitment and I sat there like an idiot. Mandy was beaming obviously so happy. I pulled her into a tight hug, I was so happy for her. She had been such a good parent friend to me and I knew this abby she was having was going to be a very fantastic mommy. 

"Do you know the sex? When's the wedding? Who are you marrying?" I started shooting questions at her. Mandy held her hands up in the air, I shut up and blushed. I always rambled when I was excited. 

"Okay well I'm marrying this wonderful guy, his name is Josh, he's the father of my baby and I am having a girl! I have been super excited about planning the wedding we are having it in Hawaii and I came to ask you guys if you would like to be part of the wedding?" She looked at all of us with hopefulness in her eyes. We all shook our heads yes and Mandy grinned at us. "Great I'll call you with all the details next month the wedding is on July 28." 

"Are you leaving already?" It was going to be hard saying goodbye to Mandy, but she had to get back to her family. 

"Yes I have to get back to Josh and my family to tell them the news, you girls are the first to know." With that Mandy got up and walked to the door, we all followed and said goodbye and we'd be waiting for her call, blah blah blah. 

I walked back up to my room and snuggled up to Mike. 

"Hey P where'd you go?" He was still sleepy and I was too.

"Just finished visiting Mandy, butI'll tell you about it later I'm still tired." 

In Mikes arms I fell asleep with a smile.

*

Game time. I was so excited. The Avengers should do great. Alexander is back so they have this win. They can do it. Jenna, Kiana, Mike and me were wearing Avengers colors. Red and Black. We decided that we were their personal cheerleaders we should look like it right? Jenna was wearign Tylers jersey, Kiana was wearing Alexanders jersey and I was wearing Brodies. I felt good wearing Brodies number butI wouldn't admit that out loud. 

First and second period were amazing! So much violence and Watson was thrown out fro fighting. I laughed at him. I felt no sympathy, the guy was dead weight on the team. We were winning by 3 and third period was starting. I looked over and saw that a fight in the crowd had broken out. I stood up and cheered. Not caring what people thought about me, I love fights but I never fight unless I really have to. Soon enough the others stood with me and cheered as well. 

The buzzer went and I looked at the ice, Brodie had scored and I screamed out. He looked out and I turned to show him I had his number, when I looked back at him he was grinning like he had won the freakin lottery. I gave him two thumbs up and mouthed congratz to him. He gave me the smile that made my heart melt, I looked away at Mike and he was looking from me to Brodie and back to me. I felt bad, I wish I liked Mike the way I liked Brodie. 

Third period ended and the crowd went wild as the boys got the trophy thing. I was glad they had won, now we could have a party! I walked down to the dressing room and gave the coach back the borrowed jerseys. Jenna and Tyler were having their little celebration make out. Kiana and Alexander were hugging and giving each other little kisses. I was jealous of those two, they were so happy without complications. 

We all went back to Brodie and Jennas place. Brodie said he didn't want a lot of people tonight so he only invited the hockey guys and their girlfriends and a few puck bunnies that tagged along. I ran up to my room and changed into an outfit that was party worthy. Mike walked in and sat me down on the bed, he looked sad but happy. I was confused.

"Hey Mike, what's wrong?" 

"Payton, look I really like you but you love Brodie," I looked at Mike and felt the tears well up in my eyes. Mike was supposed to make me forget my feelings not talk to me about them." Payton you look at Brodie with love in your eyes, with me it's different... like you like me but you don't don't love me... I love you P but I can't be the one to help you forget the one you love." 

I wanted to scream that I loved Mike, that I was in love with him, but I couldn't. Deep down I knew that I was in love with Brodie and no one could help that.. 

"Mike.. I love you, but we are better as friends.. your right it was wrong that I tried to use you to get over Brodie.. it was just so hard for me.. like put your self in my shoes.. the one you love doesn't love you back and you can't do anything about it." I was crying by now and I suddenly just wanted to curl up in a ball and watch The Notebook. 

"Payton that's where your wrong, Brodie does love you but he doesn't want to hurt you or have you hurt him.. after what Jamie did he swore he'd never love anyone again... just like you did Payton.. you both have the smae promise... and that's why you hate him, he doesn't let you in and you don't let him. He may be and egotistical asshole but he's just as afraid as you are. Payton give him a chance. Okay? For me?" I looked at Mike and he was smiling, I smiled through my tears and nodded. 

I would try get Brodie to trust me. That was neew mission, forget my stupid fucking promise. I wanted to trust Brodie and I want Brodie to trust me. He doesn't have to love me, I just don't want him to hate me anymore. I was going to fix things. Tonight.