HAZE (On Hold)

Part 15

Hailee and Amanda are sitting on Hailee's bed working on homework, Hailee notices that Amanda has been distant from her since she announced she was changing schools a few days ago.

"Is everything ok? Like I mean are we ok, because you haven't really been talking to me as much as you usually do."

"I talked with my parents about switching schools with you and they don't want me too."

"Did they tell you why?"

"I think my Mom is concerned about my safety and us being open as a couple there."

"And what do you think about it?"

"Us being a couple wasn't exactly received with open arms at the Academy and I guess it scares me about what could happen with a student population that's 6 times larger."

"I get it and I understand. I hadn't really thought about the impact it may have on you only the fact that I needed a change in scenery. I was really hoping that you would join me there, but if you are at all concerned about your safety, then I'm not going to force it, the decision needs to be yours. I want you to know that regardless of your choice, I will still love you but if we end up playing each other I won't be holding back."

"I would expect nothing less from you. Aren't you afraid though, of how people will react to your scars?"

"Of course, I am, but I'm starting to realize that if people can't see beyond them, then I don't need them in my life. I can't change the fact that I was burned in a plane crash, but I can own it; when you think about it, it's really kind of badass."

"Sounds like something that Dylan would say."

"It might very well of been."

Amanda moves Hailee's hair away to showcase her reminders of the past and proceeds to kiss down her neck and shoulder, before whispering into Hailee's ear, "I think you're beautiful just the way you are and I love you."

"I love you too." They share a few kisses before getting back on task and doing their assignments.

"Mandy, do you want to come with me and Dylan on Saturday to watch Stanford play? Dylan keeps telling me there is a girl on the team who is going to be the next big name on the USWNT."

"What's her name?"

"Tierna Davidson."

"Never heard of her."

"Me neither, but she started every game as a freshman, and has been playing well as a sophomore."

"So, do you want to come?"

"I would, but I already agreed to babysit for my neighbour, all day Saturday."

"Okay. But we're still on for the Sacramento and Orlando game on Sunday, right?"

"Yep, I definitely want to see Krieger play before she retires."

"Yeah, she has always been someone I admired, but she won a World Cup and Olympic Gold with Ashlyn and now they want to have a family, so she is retiring for a good reason."

"Agreed."

"Wonder if Alex can introduce us, that would be pretty cool!"

"I'm sure if you send Kelley a message, she will bug the heck out of Alex until she says yes."

Hailee laughs, "That's probably true, Kelley is relentless when she wants something."

"Haze, can I ask you something?"

"Sure, anything."

"I know you have been going to your headshrinker to help you get ready to fly to Chicago, how is it going?"