Free Together Forever by Kate Bennie Page A

talked to Ryan earlier.”

I sighed and pulled her towards the side. “I know, I was in front of him,” I said not sure of what to say.

“Oh,” she frowned. “Where is he?”

“Up there.”

“Fuck,” she mumbled.

~~ Kate POV~~

“Are you sure you’re okay?” Scotty asked me.

“Yes,” I honestly said.

“I heard that you hit your stomach,” he said.

“I’m fine,” I told him.

“Can you go on?”

“Duh!” I smiled. “I’ll always get back up and try.”

“What were you trying to land?”

“Triple cork,” I grinned.

“Did you?”

“Once,” I smiled.

“Well, go land it again and we’ll see how your boyfriend reacts,” he smirked. I smiled and gave him a hug.

We got on the snowmobile and got to the top again. I saw a familiar face. Shit. Audrey. I rolled my eyes and put my goggles on, along with my face mask.

“Jack!” Lago shouted out and Jack came back towards us with Ryan and Audrey, along with about 11 other people that looked familiar. “Who are they?” I asked.

“Oh, Jay’s friends,” he said and looked at me.

“Lago! Mitrani!” I heard from behind me. “Lyn’s challenged!” Josh laughed and earned a look from Lago. “Well, who do we have here?”

“ Josh ! Bro,” Ryan greeted them. “These are my friends,” he said pointing towards the 12 people behind him.

“Nice to meet you,” Josh smiled. “Clear,” he told me. I nodded and strapped onto my board. I fist bumped Jack, Scotty and Josh before starting my run.

I was back at the top with Jack and Scotty, since Josh went and a took a few of the cheerleaders for a ‘lesson’. “Epic run, damn,” Jack smiled. “I shall ask you to join Frends.” I nodded. Ryan was still there, so I didn’t want to talk. He might recognize my voice. “Guys! We got another one on the team!” Jack shouted.

“Where’s Mikkell by the way?” Lago asked, “He hasn’t met our friend here yet, has he?” I shook my head. “We’ll introduce you during dinner,” he smiled. I nodded.

“Who’s your friend here?” Ryan finally spoke up. “Jay Dolciani,” he said holding out his hand. I just looked at his hand and back up at his face. Thank you for mirror lenses. “Okay, uhm. Epic run by the way,” he smiled his smile. “You did better than the best snowboarder I know,” he smiled.

“Hold it Dolciani. My mouth might be wired shut, but I’ll still beat the shit out of you,” Scotty joked.

“Didn’t say it was you,” Ryan stuck his tongue out.

“Oh…,” Scotty smirked.

Ryan looked around, and back at me. “I know a girl better that Scotty,” he whispered. I just shrugged.

“Lago!” I heard an unfamiliar voice.

“Bang! Come over here and meet somebody,” Scotty smiled at him.

“I heard there was a chick that beat Shaun,” Mikkel laughed. “You must be Shaun’s long lost sister,” he grinned at me and held out his hand. I pulled down my facemask and smiled at him. “It would be nicer if I saw your whole face but your smile is already dazzling, I wouldn’t know if I’d be worthy to see your whole face,” Mikkel winked at me. I threw my head back doing a silent laugh. “What? Am I not worthy to hear your voice?”

“She’s quiet,” Scotty said and gave Mikkel an ‘I’ll tell you later’ look. “Well, Mikkel, meet us at the cabin for dinner? Yes? We have a guest that would be cooking.”

“Alright man, see you later. And you too, Ms. Lyn,” Bang smiled before fist pumping all three of us and went down the pipe.

“Well, we’ll see you later. Awesome run today,” Lago smiled at him and gave him a man hug .

“Join us later. Night life, yes?” Ryan suggested.

“I’ll give you a call,” Scotty said and we were on our way.
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    “ Kate Mae!” I heard as soon as I entered the cabin. I was gripping onto my side. I think I broke a rib. I immediately looked up.

“Tristan!” I grinned and ran for him, dropping my board and my