AN- OMG, I am soooo sorry you guys. I have updated in forever! I've been...well, I've been pretty lazy and suffering from some bad writers block. But I am back!

P.S. Breaking Dawn came out a few months ago and it was flippin awesome! Yes, I reference Dawson's Creek again. It's always fun to do in any Mighty Ducks fic, isn't it?

''The best summer of your life, huh?'' Tammy asked, grinning. ''What exactly does that entail?''

''Meaning what?'' Connie asked.

''Connie, you're a big girl. Surely you know what I mean.''

Connie laughed and shook her head. ''Tammy, you haven't changed a bit, you know that.''

Tammy smiled. ''So, did you?''

''You'll find out later.''

Connie sighed unhappily. It was the first week of summer vacation and so far, she'd spent it with the boys, playing hockey. Boring! Now she sat on a bench, watching as Charlie, Adam, Guy, Averman, and Fulton argued over the teams for the next game.

Charlie skated over to her and grinned. ''We picked the teams.''

''Oh boy.'' she commented.

He sat down next to her. ''What's up?''

''I'm bored! We've been doing the same thing we do every summer, Charlie.'' she turned towards him. ''I was hoping for something different this summer.''

''Well, what do you want to do?'' he asked.

Connie shrugged and Charlie chuckled. ''Great idea.''

She bumped her shoulder against him playfully, and he wrapped an arm around her shoulders, kissing her temple. She snuggled as close to him as she could on a hot summer day and sighed again, this time happily.

''Come on Lovebirds, we have a game to play!'' Averman called.

''Do I have permission to push him down during the game?'' Connie asked.

Charlie laughed as they stood up. ''Sure. But he's on your team.''

''Wow, what a great summer.'' Tammy muttered.

''It gets better.'' Connie said.

''It better. There's no way I'm going to listen to a story in which you're bored the whole time.''

''You won't be disappointed. But, no more interruptions please. I want to try to finish this one before midnight.''

Tammy smiled and pretend to zip her mouth close and then she threw away the ''key''.

Connie was sitting on her couch in the living room, minding her own business when Charlie just opened the front door and stepped inside.

It was not a rare sight, all the Ducks had been granted the power to just walk in and make themselves comfortable. Of course, Charlie hated that she left the door unlocked but she was lazy. Plus, her older brother was home.

''Hey Spaz.''

''Didn't we say you shouldn't leave the front door unlocked?'' Charlie asked, his over protectiveness shining through.

Connie smiled softly and patted the spot next to her. He rolled his eyes and sat down.

''What's up?'' she asked.

''So, you said you wanted an exciting summer?''

Connie nodded.

''Adam wants to go visit Julie. We're going on a road trip!'' he exclaimed.

''We being?'' Connie asked.

''You, Adam, and me.''

She laughed and threw her arms around him. ''Charlie! That's awesome! But...I don't think my parents would let me...''

''I already begged them. And Adam promised to be our chaperon. All you need to do is pack.''

She smiled widely and kissed him. ''Charlie, you're amazing.''

''Yeah, I know.'' he said, smug.

Connie awoke later that night, blinking a few times and glancing around her surroundings.. She was laying in the backseat of Adam's car and, looking out the window, she realized it was late.

''Good morning sleepy head.''

She looked up and saw Charlie's grinning face from the passenger seat. She grinned back and sat up, yawning.

''Where are we?'' she asked, stretching.

''Wisconsin.'' Adam replied.

''Really? How long have I been asleep?''

''For about six hours. I was surprised you slept so long.'' Charlie said.

Connie sat back against the seat and pulled her seatbelt on and hearing the familiar click. ''So much longer until we get to Maine?''

''A while.'' Adam answered. ''Charlie, please describe the plan.''

''Why do I have to?'' Charlie muttered.

''I'm driving, I need to focus. Plus, she's your girlfriend!''

''So? Maybe I'm tired.''

''You know, as much fun as it is hearing you guys argue about me.'' Connie stated her voice boarding on sarcasm. ''I'd love to hear the plan.''

Charlie turned around in his seat to face her. ''We'll drive until we hit Illinois and then get a hotel room. From there we're travel onward through Indiana and Ohio, stopping for gas, food, bathroom breaks. We'll stop again in Pennsylvania for a hotel room and rest up. Then we'll spend some actual time sightseeing in New York. Once we're done there, we'll head to Vermont, where we'll stay for the day, resting some more. And then, we'll go straight onto Maine.''

''Can we really do all that?'' she asked.

Charlie shrugged. ''We can try. We'll have to break down the driving between the three of us.''

Connie nodded and then leaned forward to kiss his lips softly. He reached up to cradle her face in one hand, deepening the kiss.

''Uh guys...please don't do that in the car.''

They broke apart, Charlie glaring at the driver and Connie hiding a smile.

Hours later, they finally arrived in Illinois. Connie had taken over the driving by now, and Adam had been sleeping in the backseat when they came across a good looking hotel. Charlie had gone in to get them a room and Connie found a parking space near the entrance. She spied Charlie walking outside and waving them over.

''Come on Banksie, he got the room.''

She heard Adam grumble and the car door opening. She stepped out and locked the car, using the remote. They walked towards Charlie, who was holding up a key.

''One room, but two large beds.''

''I guess you'll be sleeping on the floor.'' Connie told him.

Charlie rolled his eyes and led them to the elevator. Connie managed to lead Adam the whole way, the poor boy was still half asleep. By the time they got to their room, he managed to wake up slightly.

''Bed.'' he muttered, a small smile on his face.

Then, without another word, he crawled under the covers and was fast asleep.

''I'll go get our luggage.'' Charlie whispered.

He kissed her forehead softly and left the room. Connie slipped off her shoes and walked over to the bathroom. She flipped on the lights and looked around. It seemed nice. Flipping off the light, she walked over to the beds and sat Indian style on the free one. She grabbed the remote off the nightstand and turned on the TV, keeping the sound on low.

Charlie walked in the room, holding two suitcases with the third tucked under his arm. Connie walked over to him quickly, taking a suitcase from him.

''I'm sorry! I forgot there would be this many.''

He rolled his eyes. ''Nothing I can't handle.''

She took her suitcase over to the bed and opened it, grabbing her pajamas. She zipped it back up and placed it on the floor next to the bed. She went into the bathroom to change.

Walking out, she spotted Charlie lounging on the bed, one hand tucked behind his head as he channel surfed. He'd already changed out of his jeans into plaid pajama pants.

''Charles, I thought you were sleeping on the floor.'' Connie whispered.

He looked up at her, as though questioning her sanity and stood up. He started to grab the comforter when Connie's light giggle broke through. She climbed into bed and patted the spot next to her. He gave her an annoyed look before laying next to her and draping the comforter over them.

She snuggled closer to him, and kissed his cheek softly. He wrapped an arm around her waist and whispered into her ear. ''Good night.''

''Good night.'' she whispered back, falling into a comfortable sleep.

The weeks passed quickly. Other than a few fights over the map, driving, and food products, the trip was pretty uneventful. They finally arrived in Maine, much to everyone's pleasure. Adam pulled up to Julie's quaint, two story home that was situated right next to a small creek. The trio stepped out of the car, just as Julie opened her front door.

She squealed happily and ran towards Adam. He caught her in his arms and gave her quite the passionate kiss. Connie and Charlie looked away and began to pull luggage out of the trunk.

''Finally here.'' he muttered softly.

''Someone is suffering from crankiness.'' she quipped.

He grinned and placed his arm around her shoulder, pulling her close. ''Nope. Just from not being able to spend enough time, alone, with my girlfriend.''

Connie smiled and kissed him softly. They heard footsteps and broke away as Julie threw her arms around Connie.

''I have missed you like crazy!''

''I missed you too.'' Connie said, chuckling.

Adam came over to help with the bags as Julie hugged Charlie. ''Welcome to Maine, Spaz.''

''Nice place.'' he said. ''Why are you living here.''

She stuck her tongue out at him and whacked him in the chest. Charlie and Adam grabbed the heavier bags, while Julie and Connie got the lighter ones. Julie led the way inside.

''Adam and Charlie, you're going to have to share the guestroom.'' Julie said, nodding towards the fore mentioned room. ''Connie, you're going to crash in my room.''

Connie followed Julie into her room. The latter closed the door behind her. ''So, how was the trip?''

''Fun. Anything specific you wanted to know?''

''Not really.''

Connie smirked. ''Adam was very eager to get here. He really wanted to see you.''

That caused Julie to smile softly.

''What's there to do for fun around here?'' Charlie asked.

The four Ducks were sitting in Julie's kitchen, eating junk food. Julie, just about to bite into a chip, paused and sighed thoughtfully.

''Well, there's sightseeing.''

''Oh, tons of fun.'' Charlie muttered.

Connie shot him a look that read don't knock our vacation. Julie smiled and pointed out towards the back door.

''We have a boat.''

''A boat?'' Charlie perked up. ''Awesome.''

''I didn't know you were into boats.'' Connie mused.

''Yeah. My grandfather had one. He taught me how to sail when I was eight.''

''Fun, but there is no way I'm getting on something that moves with you. Especially something that moves on water.'' Adam deadpanned.

Connie and Julie snickered while Charlie just rolled his eyes.

''I'll take you sightseeing, Adam?'' Julie asked.

Adam nodded eagerly.

''Ok, you guys go on. But I expect a full page summary of the sights. Not Julie's mouth.''

Adam pushed him and it was Charlie's turn to snicker.

After Adam and Julie left, Charlie led Connie out towards the boat. Charlie took one look at it and whistled.

''She's a beauty.''

He hopped on and Connie stood on the dock, her arms wrapped tight around her. He turned around and grinned.

''What are you waiting for?'' he asked.

''Don't I need to ask permission or something?'' she asked.

''Julie has you watching that Creek show, doesn't she?'' Charlie asked.

Connie smiled. ''She thinks you look just like Pacey.''

Charlie held out his hand and she took it, with his help, making her way onto the boat. ''Do I?''

''I think you're much more attractive.''

Charlie laughed.

They sailed for a while, Connie shrieking each time the waves came up and she was sprayed with water. Charlie taught her how to sail, and they spent the whole time laughing and joking with each other.

He docked a while later and they just lay down on the deck, looking up at the sky.

''This is nice.'' Connie murmured softly.

''This is.'' he agreed. ''We haven't had any alone time since this vacation started.''

''Well...we're alone now.''

''We are.''

He looked over at her and grinned as she rolled over on top of him.

''Hey.'' she whispered.

''Hey.'' he whispered back.

She brushed her nose against his, feeling his warm breath against her skin. His placed his hands on her waist and smiled softly. Then, he leaned up to kiss her.

She sighed as they broke apart. This was perfect, this was happy. This was everything she wanted.

''I love you.''

Time seemed to freeze for Charlie as she murmured those words. She lay her head on his chest, afraid to look at him.. His arms wrapped tightly around her small figure, holding her in place.

''I love you too.''

That was all he needed to say. Connie smiled happily and snuggled, if possible, even closer to him.

This was the best vacation ever.

''So, when do you guys have sex?'' Tammy asked.

Connie gasped and blushed. ''I just told you about one of the single, most romantic things to happen to me, and you're asking about sex?''

Tammy grinned and Connie winked. ''What on Earth do you think we did on that boat?''

''No way.''

Connie giggled. ''After the three word admittance, we kissed for a while and I just felt so ready. I rolled off him and stood up, offering my hand. Then, I led him below deck.''

''Was he good?'' Tammy asked.

''None of your business.''

''Oh come on! Tammy exclaimed. ''You won't go into detail, I deserve to know.''

Connie rolled her eyes. ''Let's just say that hockey isn't the only thing Charlie's good at.''

Tammy chuckled. ''So, what happens next?''

Connie's smile turned to a small frown. ''Everything else.''

AN- I know how evil this is of me. I don't update for ages, and I leave you with yet another cliffhanger. Well, happily, the flashback chapters are almost done. Connie just has the one more...I never realized how long her story was. I will try to update sooner, guys, I will!