HAZE (On Hold)

Part 17

Hailee holds on tight to Amanda's hand as they make the final descent into Chicago.

"Babe, I love you, but can you please take it easy on my hand; I need it to be able to play."

"Right, sorry."

"It's okay, you're doing really well. I'm proud of you."

Amanda notices that Hailee closes her eyes and starts to concentrate on her breathing more until they touch down. She watches to make sure she is okay and lets her do whatever she needs to get through the landing. Once they stop moving, Amanda holds Hailee's hand and looks at her, "You did it. We're in Chicago. Now, are you ready to show everyone what you can do on-field?"

"I think so."

"Try again."

"Yes, I'm ready."

"That's better, now, I think someone is supposed to be meeting us and escorting us to the hotel."

They stand up and walk towards the open door, before walking down the steps and making their way out to an awaiting van. They confirm their identities to the gentleman and he helps to load their bags in the back before they drive to the hotel.

Walking over to the check-in desk they find out that they, unfortunately, aren't rooming together. They catch the elevator up and after dropping Amanda's bags, they head towards Hailee's room. Hailee distracted by the conversation her and Amanda are currently having doesn't see who is standing between them and her room. Amanda who has a hold of her hand grips it tightly and prevents her from moving.

"What are you doing? Why are we stopping?" Hailee looks over at her girlfriend, who points her chin down the hallway.

Hailee after seeing who she is looking at, takes a deep breath, "She holds no power over us anymore, Mandy." They start walking and get closer,

"Lookey, look what the cat dragged in if it isn't Scarface herself along with her little girlfriend."

"Move, Rory."

"No, make me Scarface."

"What are you even doing here, Aurora?"

"The same thing as you, only I was invited and didn't need anyone to bribe and beg my way on."

"I'm not even going to justify that comment. Move aside, before I move you, myself."

"Oh, guess we know who wears the pants in the relationship. Dykes!" Aurora huffs past them and makes her way to the elevator.

"Haze, you okay?"

Hailee doesn't respond only nods her head and then walks ahead and over to her room, using the card to let them in.

"Haze, Hailee talk to me."

"I'm okay, I was just looking forward to finally being able to put her and everything else in the rearview and focusing on us and playing this week."

"It'll be okay, I promise. The coaches will not let any of her usual crap fly here. We just need to stay away from any drama."

"That should be easy for you, you'll be busy doing keeper stuff, while I'm going to be stuck with her at my side."

"You'll figure it out." Amanda hugs Hailee and holds on to her as the room door opens. They separate and look as another girl enters the room.

"Umm, hey, I'm Jade. Should I come back?"

Hailee shakes her head and lets go of Amanda, "No, it's okay. I'm Hailee, but everyone calls me Haze and this is my girlfriend, Amanda."

"Girlfriend?"