Chapter 19:

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" I wish you didn't have to leave... " I pouted as Felix and I finished wrapping up Rio's legs with her shipping boots.

Felix smiled and reached around to grab my hand. " I don't want to leave either, trust me, but mom and dad are super swamped with the stable. More and more people are coming back since my comeback. They want lessons "

I smiled back at my boyfriend, still not used to calling him back. School got out yesterday and J.O.P.S was swamped with new boarders and riders wanting Puissance lessons. I told my parents Felix could teach lessons, but I understood that he had his own stable to get back to.

" I know...but summer break seems so far away and I wanted to spend Christmas with you... "

Felix chuckled. " If I was, I would have gone to buy up every bit of mistletoe I could find "

I laughed this time. " Who says we need Mistletoe to kiss " I leaned forward and bushed my lips up against his. He kissed me back and we pulled away a few seconds later, leaving my face red and my stomach flipping over.

Rio nickered and lowered her head to our level.

I laughed again. " I think someones jealous "

Felix smiled as he patted Rio's neck. The mares mane was braided and she was wrapped up tightly in a winter blanket, shipping and bell bots and a fleece covered halter. I hated to see her go and so did Onyx, I could tell by the way it took Felix and I almost an hour to separate the two from the snowy paddock. Winter was finally at full blast and we were expecting lots of snow for Christmas. This is Canada after all.

" I'll find a way to come back for a visit, any more shows that your parents are planning? " Felix half joked.

I fake frowned. " Sadly no, show season is officially over "

" Oh poor you " He teased. " Now you have to wait until spring to practise cross-country "

I playfully punched his arm. " You goof, I can always do indoor cross-country you know " I stated.

" Well, if I know you... " He stepped closer, smiling. " And I do, I know indoor cross-country just makes you miss the real thing more and more " he put a arm around my waist.

I laughed. " Okay, okay, that might be true. And while you have fun back in New York with your friends and Rio... " I paused, feeling slightly embarrassed. " ...Just...don't forget about me... "

Felix looked a bit shocked, but his face melted back into a smirk and he pulled me in for another kiss.

" Forget you? Never. How can I forget the person who got me over my fear of jumping? Someone who brought me and Rio back together? And someone who I am proud to call my girlfriend "

I blushed, smiling. " Fair enough, I am pretty amazing aren't I? " I batted my eyelashes at him, making us both laugh.

" Please, it was mostly you annoying me into riding again. I couldn't take it anymore "

I swatted his arm and faked over-dramatic shock. " That's all? Hm, maybe I should hang around the polo boys more. I don't think they'd find me annoying... "

Felix rolled his eyes playfully and we kissed again. " You better not " he teased.

" Of course I won't " I replied. Mom and Dad had invited a junior British PoloCrosse team all the way from England to compete in an indoor polo match against the reining Canadian team champions after winter break. It seemed exciting and Jewel was taking a particular interest in it, though, it was hard to tell because she had been practically over the moon with excitement when mom and dad announced that we could officially start breeding Shadow and Onyx this spring. I was happy, but not interested in looking up possible mares right now, while Jewel had been staying up almost all night looking for what she called the ' perfect mare '.

Honking outside made Felix and I break apart and he unclipped Rio from the cross-ties. " Time to go girl "

Rio looked between Felix and I, nickering at me. I smiled and gave her a big hug, happy when she wrapped her neck around me like she was hugging me back. " You'll be back soon girl, I just know it "

We lead Rio outside, where Felix's parents were waiting by the trailer. Felix's mother and father thanked me over and over as Felix loaded up Rio.

" I've never seen him this happy since his accident. Thank you so much! " Mrs. Marston told me, hugging me tight.

" It's all behind us now, thanks " Mr. Marston said. " And congratulations on conquering the Vortex "

" Thank you " I replied. His words had hit me. I, Skylar Lockhart was the first rider to officially conquer the Vortex, it just added to my victory buzz.

Felix Emerged from the trailer and closed the door. " Ready? " He asked his parents.

" We're going to go say bye to Scott and Charlotte and Jewel, be back in 5 " Mr. Marston replied and he and his mother smiled at each other before walking towards the house, leaving Felix and I alone.

I smirked as i scooped up a chunk of snow and he smirked back.

And for the next 5 minutes, we had the biggest two person snowball fight until we were both coated in snow. Then with one final kiss, he and his parents hopped into the truck and drove off. I smiled sadly, but a loud whinny made me smile.

I turned and looked at the guy who will always be my number 1 man.

Onyx.

He was wrapped up in a red plaid blanket and stuck his head over the fence. Waving to him, I made my way back to the barn to grab his lead line.

Because at J.O.P.S, the show season may end, but horse riding never stopped.

In was in our blood.

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