Mighty Ducks. The duck girl

From Hello to Goodbye

Two days later...
I just finished packing my bags. Today we were flying home. Home meant no hockey for a season not that I could play with my shoulder. Which is 6 weeks from healed. And also means no more Dwayne.

I put my stuff in the bus and sat next to Dwayne. "Hey. I'm just gonna be a few states away. We'll talk all the time. I'll try to come see you. I've told you I'm not leaving." Dwayne said "I know. It just I've been with you for what 2 months. And now we aren't going to be together anymore. I just was hoping this would last forever." I said. "Sammy." He said and took my hand. The bus slowly started to roll.

Soon we arrived at LAX. I pulled my stuff out and put my gear and suitcases in the check bags and took my backpack with me. "Sam. I'm gonna go with the guys to our gate. I'll see you there." Charlie said. Then left. I turned and found Dwayne. We stayed together until my flight was called. "Flight 10830 to Minneapolis Minnesota now boarding at gate 14.". I turned and looked at Dwayne. "Here's my address and phone number." I said. "This isn't goodbye Sam. I'll see you soon." He said. By now I was crying. "Just hold me. One last time." I said and he pulled me into a hug. "Sam." Coach said. I pulled away from Dwayne and looked him in the eyes. "Bye cowboy." I said and walked off. Letting my hand drag along his while I walked away.

~~~~~~~~Minneapolis,Minnesota~~~~~~~~
I got off the plane and grabbed my stuff and me and Charlie walked home. "Miss him already?" Charlie asked "Lots." I said.
That night I slept horrible.

~~~~~~~~~~~~2 weeks later~~~~~~~~~~~
I woke up in my room and looked out the window. School was still going on. Now I had to go to school. I put on a ducks jacket and skinny jeans with my converse then brushed my hair and put on a north stars hat and grabbed my bag and my notebooks and left. I walked to school alone since we got back.
I walked up the steps and saw the hawks standing there. "Oh looks it's Conway." McGill said "McGill. Are you forgetting who beat you in the championships and who is on Team USA?" I snapped "Larson you did a good thing breaking up with this one. Bet she slept with half them guys on her team while in LA." McGill said. That's it I've had enough. I walked straight to him and looked him dead in the eye. I clenched my fist and punched him right in the eye. "Don't you ever make accusations like that about me again!" I spat and walked off. I looked at my fist. Bloody. Great. I walked into first period and sat at my desk. I pulled out my notebook and started writing Dwayne a letter.
Dear Dwayne,
I'm writing this at school. Haven't been here for 5 minutes and I already hit someone. I miss you. I haven't been the same since we left LA. Tell you more when you call.
Sammy
Then I folded it up and slipped it in the envelope and put it in my bag. The hawks walked in then my team walked in. I felt Larson staring at me. "Sam!" Fulton yelled. He sat on my desk. "So have you talked to your southern Romeo today?" He asked and I saw Larson tense up. "Fulton stop calling him that. And no I haven't." I said. It's been so long since we've talked. Fulton and the team had a very guilty grin on their faces. "What did you guys do?" I asked. "Just wait." Fulton said. About 30 minutes into class there was a knock on the door. I ignored it until Charlie tapped my shoulder. "What?" I snapped. He pointed at the door. Dwayne was standing in the doorway. I got up out of my desk and ran to him. "Looks like she's moved on Blake." McGill said. "Dwayne don't watch this." I said and turned around. "Hey McGill if you want another black eye I'll be happy to give it to you if not shut your mouth." I said. "Or what? Gonna have this dude fight me?" He said "How bout I do it myself." I said "Bet you won't." He said. "Really McGill you think I won't?" I asked "You stopped being my friend! You told Blake to break up with me! The day I left that team the day I became a duck. That's the day that you didn't know me. Ive changed in the last three years." I said "Ms. Conway please." The teacher said "Come on Dwayne." I said and he grabbed my hand and we left the school.
We walked around the park. "Dwayne." I said "Hmm?" He asked "Why'd you come here?" I asked "I wanted to see you." He said. "Dwayne I've missed you but don't you have school or something?" I asked "Took a few days off. I needed to come see you." He said "Well that makes me happy." I said. "Now catch me up. What's gone on the last two weeks?" He asked "Um let's see. I have gave McGill a black eye. I sat in my room and what else. Sat in my room. I haven't done much. You know with the whole shoulder thing. I can't play. Can't practice." I said "Sammy your gonna get better." He said. "Well Dwayne I think it's time you met my mom." I said and opened up the doors to the apartment. "And my step father." I said the last part in a whisper. "MOM!" I yelled. "Samantha is that you home already?" Jack asked "Yes Jack." I said and dropped my bag on the couch. "Where's my mom?" I asked walking in the kitchen. I jumped up on the table and sat with Dwayne standing next to me. "Samantha Charlotte Conway. Get off the table now." Jack said "Then tell me where my mom is." I said "She out." He said "Come on Dwayne." I said and pulled him into my room. "That's my stepdad Jack. Me and Charlie hate him." I said "Samantha?" Dwayne asked "Ok so what I didn't tell you my full name. I hate it." I said and sat on my bed. "Sam. Charlotte. Conway." He said "Really?" I asked "Oh you know you've missed me." He said "I have." I said. "Come here." I said and held my arms out. "It's been too long." I said and he leaned against my bed frame as I put my head on his chest. "From our hello to our goodbye I will always want you." He said "Sam. I know it's only been what 2-3 months. But I love you." He said. I looked him dead in the eyes. "I love you too." I said "Good." He said and put his hand on my dace. I leaned into his hand. "I've missed you." I said. He leaned down and kissed me. "Samantha!" Mom yelled "Crap." I said "In here mom." I said and she opened my door. "Sammy who is this?" She asked "Dwayne Robertson. Sams boyfriend." He said and stuck his hand out. "We met through hockey. He was one of the new guys on the Ducks before we left for LA." I said "Well Jack said lunch is ready." She said "Come on Dwayne." I said and grabbed his hand. Lunch  was awkward. Dinner was going to be worse. Especially with Charlie here. "So Dwayne. Where are you from?" Jack asked "Austin Texas sir." He said "What are you intentions with Samantha?" Jack asked "Sam." I corrected him. "Sam is a boys name." Jack said. I rolled my eyes and let them finish their conversation. "I love her sir. Very much." Dwayne said. I felt him grab my hand under the table. "What does Charlie think?" Jack asked "Or your father?" Jack asked.
We never spoke of mine and Charlie's biological father. "Charlie is fine with it. He's the reason Dwayne's here and my father. He isn't allowed to see me." I said and I felt Dwayne's mood change. "Well we have to be getting back to work." Jack said and him and my mom left. "So that guy is..." "Now you get why I don't like him. Mom doesn't talk to me anymore or at least not as much since he came around." I said. "What about Charlie?" He asked "He's always working of with the team." I said "So your always alone?" He asked "Pretty much. It's either here or school. Sometimes I'll read or write letters that I never sent." I said "To me?" He asked "Dwayne don't. I don't want to embarrass myself." I said and he put his arms around me. "I bet their in your backpack." He said and ran to my bag.
"Dear Dwayne. It's only been a few days. I've stayed in my room all the time. Life sucks. Can't play hockey still. I miss you. Miss the team. I'm alone. Charlie's always working. My mom is always with my stepdad Jack and my father Well you know about him. I wish I had never gotten hurt. Never had to leave LA." He read. My face was bright red with blush. "Darlin. You know I find this stuff sweet. I missed you. Why didn't you send these?" He asked "Cause it's cheesy." I said "It ain't cheesy. Sweetheart if anythin this is why I love you." He said. "You mean it?" I asked "Sam Charlotte Conway. I love you." He said. I wrapped my arms around his neck and hugged him. "Hold me." I said and he held me tight. I didn't want to face the day he had to go back home. "When do you leave?" I ask "Two days." He said "I get you for two days. That sound good." I said. He leaned down and kissed me. "It is good." He said. We stayed in my room all day. He was leaned up against my head board and I was laying on his chest. Some how we fell asleep.
"Sammy." "Sam." Dwayne said I opened my eyes. "Good morning darlin." He said. "What time is it?" I asked "6:30 your mom said to tell you she's making dinner and Charlie is coming home later." He said. "He doesn't even spend time with me." I said. "Darlin. All that matters right now is that I'm here. That I'm with you. In your room. Holding you." He said.