HAZE (On Hold)

Part 53

As the final whistle sounds out the Cardinal comes away with a 3 - 0 victory over Cal Poly. Hailee celebrates with her teammates and then shakes hands with the opposition before heading over to the sidelines and downing a good portion of a water bottle. 

They finish out with their cooldown and she and Jade head back to the apartment to get cleaned up and grab their overnight bags. 

As they are finishing eating their post-game snack that Maggie always makes sure is available for them, there is a knock on the door. 

Hailee answers it and after opening the door walks into Charles's arms, "Are you and Ms. Jade ready to go?" 

"Yep, Jade, time to go." 

They collect their bags, which Charles insists on carrying for them, ensure everything is turned off and the alarm set before making their way out to the car and climbing in the backseat. 

Both of them being exhausted from the game earlier take no time in getting comfy and sleeping for a good portion of the drive to the Zane household. 

Charles opens the door and smiles as the two sleep against each other. "Ms. Hailee, Ms. Jade we've arrived." 

"Don't wanna move, can you carry me?" Charles laughs, "I'm afraid not. Now I'm going to collect your bags and deliver them to your rooms." 

"Uh-huh." Hailee yawns and nudges Jade awake, "Come on, big comfy beds await." 

Jade nods and climbs out of the car and looks at the house, "Did this place get bigger since the last time I was here?" 

"No, at least I don't think so. Now come on, J.J. will be up early and we need sleep."

Hailee feels a body climb into the bed beside her and reaches over to pull it close and hears giggling. 

She smiles, "Morning, J.J." 

"Morning, you ready for breakfast? Anna made your favourite pancakes." 

"Is Jade up?" 

"Nope." 

"Good, how about we play a little joke on her." Hailee sits up and smiles at J.J. "Nothing bad, but Jade absolutely hates the song "Baby Shark" how about we cue it up and play it through the speakers?" 

J.J. nods and smiles. "Give me a few to get cleaned up and then we'll get Jade up, be prepared to move, she's fast." 

They hug and Hailee heads into her bathroom to complete her morning routine, before returning and leading J.J. over to one of the guests rooms where Jade is currently staying. 

"Ready?" 

Hailee brings up the song on the list and presses the play button, before slowly raising the volume up to the point to the song can be heard throughout the house. 

"HAZE!!!!" 

Hailee laughs, before scooping her soon to be little sister and taking off down the stairs to the kitchen. 

They burst out laughing as Jade makes her presence known behind them. "Morning, Jade, how'd you sleep?" 

Jade looks at Hailee and smiles, "Even your little stunt can't dampen my excitement for today and getting to see Storm play. Just remember I know where you live." 

"Can I come with you guys to the game?" J.J. looks at Jade, who nods and is met with a big hug.