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puckmaidens · 9 months

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If I Say It, Will You Respond? - Juraj Slafkovsky x OC

This is for @2manytabsopen as a part of @wyattjohnston ‘s summer fic exchange!

- I’m so sorry for making you wait Kesh, but this story went up and off the rails with Arber’s meddling (as big brothers do 🤣)

The story of Dinah and Jura is one that I definitely struggled with from an intimacy perspective. How do I make Dinah fall for Slaf without feeling like insta love?

Dinah Faye Clark doesn’t regret anything, actually almost anything. She’s gazing at her diploma on the wall, Bachelor’s in Media and Journalism from the University of Montreal.

“Another successful day of work finished. The article on the Habs blueline will go up tomorrow before the draft and hopefully that goes over well.” A soft *ping* goes off and Dinah sees a tweet from the Habs Twitter.

The Montreal Canadiens have the first overall pick for the 2022 draft. Find out more about what that means here. Link Here

Another ping.

The Hamilton Bulldogs are your 2022 Ontario Hockey League champions! They will advance to the Memorial Cup Tournament!

Dinah’s heart thumped as she saw the players raising the Ross Robertson Cup. She sees the Xhekaj jersey and smiles.

Proud of you, big bro. So proud of you, Arber.

Dinah and Arber hadn’t spoken in years, but the sibling bond they share was unshakable across country lines and team switches. When Dinah left for university, Arber stayed and went to the OHL. The first few terms were easy when he was with the Rangers before getting traded.

Everything almost fell apart once he went to the Bulldogs though. Texts were getting lost, calls never making it to voicemail and nights full of tears. They never held it against each other, especially once Dinah graduated and Arber was front row and dead center waiting for her.

Dinah didn’t have both parents, just an Aunt. Having a hands off guardian made her independent and headstrong, from getting on the yearbook and newspaper teams to starting her own blog about the Canadiens before her junior year.

Six years later, she’s a trusted source and media channel for the Habs. What she’s lost in affection and time she’s got back in a supportive network virtually and adventures embedded into her brain. She’s a storyteller, analyst and writer who’s damn good at her job.

When Arber was traded from Kitchener to Hamilton, Dinah struggled with giving space to Arber. Her feelings of being too much to be around drove her into distancing him. The championship brought them back together.

Dinah asked him where his mind was in an interview and suddenly the conversation got deep fast.

Draft Day

”The Montreal Canadiens are proud to select Juraj Slafkovsky from TPS in the Liiga!” Dinah watches the first overall selection stride down to meet the GM, President, and Head Coach of his new team. Her hand flies across her notepad faster than she can comprehend, really.

He’s soft. Teddy-bear like, but not weak.

Dinah dragged her eyes back down to her notes as she waited for the next team to select their draftee.

Someone might say Dinah fell in love that day, but Dinah felt something stronger.

She wanted to tell his story, again and again.

1. Juraj’s first game

Mullet Arena is tiny and too cozy, Dinah muses. Everyone seems uncomfortable, too close, intimate in a way that bothered them instead of coming naturally. The warm-ups were starting and as the lights came up Dinah noticed that just right along the opening where the players came out she saw something. It was him getting ready to take his rookie lap. Dinah’s heartbeat got heavy and fast. She got warm although she barely had anything on save for a coat. She couldn't stop staring as he made his loops round and round and the wide oval shape that the ice was. Loop, loop, loop. The sight of him taking his lap on the ice and then heading back off burned into her brain. It was somehow too much but also not enough. She wanted to see more.

2. His first goal

C’mon Juraj, stay on him. You’re almost there, do not let up.

Nearly 12 minutes left on the clock and he’s passing Arizona’s Maccelli and aiming. It misses. The sound of bodies hit the wall ring in Dinah’s ears. The shot is clear this time, now 11:43 left in the second period. He aims, and it passes Ingram. He’s scored his first goal. Jake grabs him first, then Arber and everyone else crashes into Juraj. His first goal has been made and Dinah is watching the ice.. A volcano of feelings screaming to rush out of them as Juraj fist-bumps the lines not on shift.

“His First of the National League, Slafkovsky!” Arber is right behind him, whooping and hollering with everyone else.

After the game ends, Dinah goes to their media availability and records most of the post-game conversation, asking some questions of her own and getting Coach St. Louis to laugh.

Then there’s Juraj, laughing and blushing. Dinah feels her heart stop beating for a moment, but she manages to ask one good question.

“You think this a good start to your career?”

Juraj laughs, and Dinah knows this feeling is more now, tied and infinite.

3. End of Season

It was a loss. Boston 5 - Montreal 4. Dinah had to hold back her tears when she saw the final score on her screen. Pasternak really shut the door on them. Her phone is a Roman Candle in a room of near darkness. She unlocks her phone and sends a text to Arber and Juraj.

To: Big Bro, Juraj

Hugs. god, I'm so sorry. I know how hard you both fought this season. Do you need me to come over?

From: Big Bro

You know where the key is, Dee. We wouldn’t mind company.

A new message pops up, just between Dinah and Juraj.

From: Juraj

I’ll keep the couch warm. You want to pick a movie?

Dinah comes over and slips her shoes off before shuffling over to Arber, resting her head in his lap. Juraj toddles over and shoves his head in Dinah’s lap.

“You’re a puppy dog, I swear Slaf. Needy baby.”

That made Arber laugh, Juraj turning pink as the movie started.

4. Arber, Juraj and Dinah hanging out before Juraj asks Dinah on a date

Dinah sat themselves down, fiddling with the ring on her index finger as she waited for the boys. Now that the season was truly over, exit interviews done, there was a tiny, faint buffer of time before everyone scattered for the summer.

“Baby Dee!”

“Arber!” They crashed into each other, squeezing tight as Arber lifted Dinah off the ground.

Juraj follows Arber, quiet as he blinks at Dinah.

“Can I?”

“I’m a hugger Juraj, it’s fine. C’mere.” He’s gentle and wraps himself around her.

“So, I hear you’re heading home soon?” Arber nudges Juraj into a corner, raising his eyebrows.

“To finish my schooling, yes. In a few days, but I want to ask you something. Dinah, would you join me for a walk? Nothing too —“

“It’s a date Dee, Slaf is just shy. Meet him at the park Saturday, hm? We both know you think he’s cute.” Both Dinah and Juraj turn crimson.

“HEY. I told you that in confidence you dork!”

“You think…I’m cute? Not just something Arber is saying to be funny?” Arber gets up, heading to the bathroom and the air gets still.

“No. He’s telling the truth. I didn’t want to distress you—“

Juraj grabs Dinah’s hand and squeezes it.

“I like you more. I remember…. I remember my draft day and you couldn’t stop looking at me and I couldn’t stop thinking about you writing wondering what was making you scribble so fast.”

5. Dinah and Juraj’s First Date

“Time with you is never a waste, Slaf. You make any day less gray.”

“Sunshine, the sun is telling me I make their days better. Follow me. I have a surprise for you.” Dinah links pinkies with Juraj and follows him down the path to a picnic blanket laid out with food.

“How in the… Jura how —“

“Arber. Said feeding you would be the best way to woo you. Love you.” Dinah squeezes Juraj’s pinky again, the sentiment sending butterflies through their spine. The blanket has a bowl of strawberries at the center.

“Sandwiches, lemonade and oh, oh I love fruit! Jura, I thought you don’t like strawberries?”

“They’re not my favorite, but you are. Sit, let me feed you.” Dinah shuffles herself between Juraj’s legs and lets her body relax fully into his chest.

The basket shifts closer to the pair, and before long the taste of strawberries breaches Dinah’s lips. Sweet, tart, and juicy. They stay like this, Dinah being fed til every last strawberry was gone.

“How did you know that you wanted to be a journalist?”

The question makes Dinah freeze. Their head tilts back to meet Juraj’s eyes, and Dinah smiles.

“I’m fond of telling stories, and the only way I really could convey it is by following other’s stories. I tried writing fictional stories but it didn’t stick. The only common thread my family seems to share is hockey, from the love of the game to the thrill of watching it. It’s the only way I know how to do what I do best. To show my love to the people in my life.”

To show love? Juraj takes a breath, eyes meeting Dinah’s. He tries to kiss them, getting their nose. Again, their forehead before Dinah tugs his face to hers.

“I still like you most.”

“You’re not right. I wanted to kiss you proper —“

Dinah kisses Juraj again, but deeper, eyes shutting closed.

“I see.”

“I hope so because you seem ready to explode.”

5. The Summer Haze

Juraj is going to surprise her. The box in his hands feels heavy, but after talking (and getting laughed by Arber) he’s sure this is the right choice.

Two steady raps on the door, and the door swings open to show a sleepy Dinah.

“You’re back early. What has you coming over?” Juraj gives Dinah the box and blushes.

“For you. I noticed the recorder was falling apart, so I got you a nicer one.”

“I like this. I like you.” It gets quiet for a moment before Juraj tugs Dinah close to him.

“I like you most.” A kiss to her head, her cheek and her lips.

“I like you most, Jura. Stop trying to one up me.”

“No. I’m always going to like you more.”

As Dinah pulls Juraj inside to cuddle, the thrum of her heart finally goes steady.

#Juraj Slafkovsky x OC #lydia writes!#Dinah Clarke OC #Juraj Slafkovsky x Original Character #nhl rpf #hockey rpf

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toasttt11 · 2 months

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what and miss it?

July 22, 2021

Brinley smiled as she walked out the airport with her suitcase rolling behind her she walked across the street to the pick up area and walked faster seeing Quinn leaning against his car.

“Q!” Brinley smiled seeing her best friend, they quickly met in the middle hugging each other.

“B.” Quinn whispered smiled softly holding his best friend, “He’s going to be so excited.” Quinn smiled grabbing her suitcase before she could smirking at her eye roll.

“I’m excited!” Brinely had missed seeing the Hughes family less lately, especially since she doesn’t play with Quinn anymore and they went through quarantine so they couldn’t visit, but she also is very excited to surprise Luke as he didn’t think she could come to his draft day.

Quinn smiled having always been so grateful for how loving Brinley has always been with his family. He knew how much she missed her family especially during the program and the way she fit in like a sister in his family has always warmed his heart.

Quinn especially has been grateful for how much support Brinley has always been for his brothers but also for him, Quinn has always had a hard opening up and admitting when something was wrong but Brinley seemed to never have any issues with that with Quinn and Quinn appreciates that everyday.

Quinn pulled into the driveway of his parents house and shut the car, he grabbed her bag out of the car and they walked up to the front door, Quinn opened the door and heard Luke and Jack playing a board game in the living room and his parents talking on the couch in the living room.

Quinn set her bag down by the front door and gestured for her to stay and she nodded, he made sure his footsteps were a little loud to make his family notice him walking in.

“I thought you had to go get something?” Jack looked up at Quinn, looking confused as Quinn didn’t have anything in his hands.

“I did.” Quinn smiled mischievously, “You can come in.” Quinn called out getting confused looks from the four.

Brinley walked into the room making Luke jump up and almost tackle them both to the ground, “Brinny!” Luke held onto her tightly having been quite sad when she said she couldn’t make it to his draft.

“Hi Lu.” Brinely smiled hugging him tightly back before reluctantly letting go and turning to Jack who was waiting and opened up her arms and Jack smiled widely quickly lunging into her arms hugging her tightly.

“Hi Brin.” Jack whispered hugging her tightly.

“JJ!” Brinely smiled pulling back from the hug and lifted her hand ruffling Jacks hair making him groan and her laugh.

Luke waited until Jack and Brinley stopped hugging and stepped back right against her side even though he saw his parents stand up to say hi to her.

“Brinley.” Ellen smiled pulling her into a hug, Brinley smiled hugging her back and she turned to Jim and they nodded at each other with a smile and fist bumped.

“What are you doing here?” Luke questioned looking at Brinley.

“What and miss your draft day?” Brinely teased him softly booping his nose, she truthfully was busy on the draft day with an important meeting but she finally managed to get it switched so she come out here, which she was grateful for especially since she made it Quinn and Jack’s draft she didn’t want to miss Luke’s.

“Thank you.” Luke softy whispered to her, happy that one of his biggest role models will be there on his big day.

“Always Lukey.” Brinley whispered back, truthfully she loved Luke as another part of her family and he’s always had a fond spot in her heart.

Luke smiled before holding onto her arm and dragging her over to where Jack and Luke were playing a board game, “Your on my team Brinny.” Luke demanded with a puppy eyes towards her.

Brinely let out a laugh but nodded easily agreeing.

Jack groaned dramatically in protest, “No way! That’s like an automatic win for you!” Everyone knew how good Brinely was at board games and Luke always wanted to be teammates with Brinely.

“I’ll play on your team.” Quinn offered sitting down next to Jack.

Jack just groaned even more throwing his hands up, “That’s not gonna change anything Quinny.” Jack sassed at his big brother, Quinn just shook his head and rolled his eyes fondly at his little brother.

Brinely and Luke shared a laugh trying not to burst out in laughter.

And Jack was right. Brinley and Luke did end up winning ever game they played before they all called it quits to head up to bed.

Brinely got dressed into pajamas and laid down in the guest room that she use to live in when she lived with the Hughes family.

July 23, 2021

Brinley woke up the sun shinning in her eyes, she groaned covering her face. She heard her door being quietly opened and then shut, she felt some sit down on her bed and lay down next to her, she felt a head of curls lay against her chest and knew exactly who it was, Brinely hand started playing with his curls.

Brinely remembered the days she lived with the Hughes and many times Luke would sneak into her room and lay next to her, a lot of the times he was anxious over something and couldn’t sleep so he came and cuddled with his favorite person.

Luke took a deep breath feeling himself relaxed as he cuddled against Brinely.

Brinley just continued to play with his curls feeling Luke seem to relax more and more, She knew he was anxious as she’s known him for the last five years and she knows very well his anxious ticks.

Luke hid his face against her shoulder, “What if i don’t go high.” Luke mumbled nervously, been worried for a while if he didn’t go high like his brothers and how everyone is expecting him to go.

“Than you don’t.” Brinely blunted told him, “But you’re going to because you are an amazing hockey player Luke and any team is going to be very lucky to have you.” Brinely knew how much of an amazing player Luke was and felt bad that he was injured for big portion of his draft year making him not be able to really fight for the number one pick.

“Thank you.” Luke breathed out honestly just needing someone to reassure him and it always calmed him down better when Brinley was the one.

“Now go to sleep we have a few hours.” Brinely ruffled his hair seeing its barely six am and that’s way to early for either of them to be up.

“Good idea.” Luke mumbled half asleep.

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coolprettyleo · 1 month

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obsessed with your ex? - juraj slafkovsky ☆

wc: 650+

tw: toxicity? obsessive. mention of sex. stalking?

juraj slafkovsky x reader

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it was four in the morning and you couldn't sleep. your thoughts were running wild as the six foot three man was laying sound asleep next to you. you were staying over his place tonight and what was supposed to be an easy going night turned into a nightmare; for you at least.

you had opened your instagram to find that jurajs ex had followed you, and commented on her recent instagram post, how you slayed the photo dump you posted on your recent trip to Milan.

I mean his ex didn't mean to get in your brain. you had finally met the girl, about a couple weeks ago at a brand dinner seeing as you were both models. you had been professional with her. but since you guys had many mutual friends the ex seemed to be trying to befriend her.

oh my god I wonder if she was friends with jurajs friends? did she know arber like you know him?

was she good in bed?

does he still think about her?

was she easy going?

every controlling?

well traveled?

well read?

all these thoughts made you want to scream into your pillow and die. something you couldn't do because you were at your boy friends house, sleeping in his bed on a side that was now 'your side' but you knew it was once hers.

when you met the ex about two nights ago you had to act like you didn't know every little thing about her, when you did. you knew everything about her, from her star sign to her fucking blood type.

you felt insane. you were honestly borderline of psycho. you were so obsessed with jurajs ex and everything about her was making you so upset.

you were pulled out of your thoughts when you felt the boy next to you move.

"why are you still awake" jury asked seeing her stare up into the ceiling. he moved to wrap his arms around her and pull her in, trying to to comfort his girlfriend.

what were you supposed to say to him? I'm up thinking about your ex? that im fucking obsessed with her? he would think I was her freaking best friend with how much I would want to talk about her and ask him.

and it wasn't like there wasn't anything I could complain about too, anyways. she was an angel, who was perfect. my friends would even tell me she talked so nicely about me. she was the life of every party and had these perfect hips with the most perfect lips. god you sounded like you were in love with her.

he had once told you that she hated flying so she would take melatonin when they would go visit his family with him back home, and you've never forgotten that detail about her.

"y/n" jurajs voice rasped again.

"what did you call me?" y/n exclaimed sitting up moving away from him. she could of swear he said HER name.

"your name?" juraj said slowly, beyond confused. he loved you so much and the last thing he would of thought was wrong with his girlfriend in the middle of the night, was that you couldn't stop thinking about his ex. he doesn't even speak to her anymore and he loves you with his whole heart.

you looked at him, studying his face for any lie. he wasn't. you felt so obsessed and you knew it was crazy upon repair, but you couldn't help it for some reason.

"alright what's wrong. did I do something" he says sitting up and turning on the nightstand lamp.

you felt horrible. he looked exhausted and he needed his sleep, he had games coming up and he had practice in about five hours.

"no-" you sighed looking at his soft eyes urging you to go on.

"-its just" you stumbled upon how to word your next choice of words.

"you can tell me" he said rubbing your back and kissing your shoulder.

"im obsessed with your ex"

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omg this is my first non au right and also like no oc character. if its cringe lmk! I like feedback. also this is based of an edit I saw on tiktok!! goodnight loves!!

#nhl imagines #nhl imagine #juraj slafkovsky #hockey fic #hockey imagine #juraj slafkovsky x reader #montreal canadiens x reader #juraj slafkovsky smut #arber xhekaj

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toasttt11 · 2 months

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pizza

December 3, 2019

August knew what it’s like to be a number one draft pick and the pressure that comes with it, that she has made sure to be their for the rookies in the league but especially for the number one picks.

She seemed to click the fastest with Jack Hughes, August asked the Devils for his number and she immediately contacted him the night of the draft congratulating him and she continued to keep talking to Jack and Jack started to just ask and talk about everything with August, finding a extreme comfort from her even over the phone.

Jack had a really bad start in his rookie season and has felt down so many times and every time August always seemed to know and would contact him.

Ellen and Jim heard how exicted Jack was on his draft night when August had texted him but they started seeing how much Jack started to grow to love August like a sister and they could see how much she was helping Jack.

Jack was always talking about August to his family and they could all see how important she was to Jack.

August was excited to finally meet Jack in person as they haven’t met yet in perosn only texting and facetiming and she was looking forward to play against him on the ice.

August looked over on the ice seeing Jack on the ice and she waved softly at him, Jack grinned waving back happily.

August was happy how her team ended up playing and she had a goal and two assists at the end of the game, The Knights winning 4-3 against the Devils.

August luckily didn’t have any media that night and quickly showered and got dressed hurrying outside the locker room and she went down the hallway to the Devils locker room when she heard a small sniffle.

August frowned turning her head towards the sound and walked down a smaller hallway that was empty of people and she looked at the end of the hallway seeing a small figure sitting on the floor holding their knees to their chest and crying.

“Are you alright?” August gently asked seeing the boy, she kneeled down in front of him.

Jack’s head shot up and he quickly started wiping his tears before relaxing slightly seeing August, “Hi.” Jack croaked out.

“Hi Jack.” August felt her whole face soften seeing him and noticing how upset Jack looked, she sat down next to him leaning against the wall, she tentatively put her arm around his shoulder and felt him completely relax into her side cuddling closer to her.

“What’s wrong buddy?” August softly questioned she started to gently play with his hair.

“I played so bad, i lost the puck to much, i didn’t even take a shot at the goal.” Jack rushed out feeling extremely overwhelmed.

“Look at me Jack.” August softly demanded, Jack looked up at her, “You are just getting started Jack Hughes, you’re an amazing player and it’s okay to make mistakes your learning still. Everyone makes mistakes but is what you do to fix it that matters.” August knew how much pressure it was being a rookie but especially a first overall, she also knows that any mistakes as rookie were always held over your head.

“But-“ Jack protested.

“Do you think you would be a first overall playing in the NHL if you weren’t a good player, Jack you are an insanely amazing player.” August cut him off gently, she gently reassured him.

“Thank you.” Jack softly mumbled feeling a bit better being reassured by August, knowing that August would tell him the truth.

“Always J, Always.” August softly promised him, “Why don’t you go take a shower and get dressed because i owe you dinner.” August had promised Jack to spend the afternoon and night with Jack as the game was a early game and they were both off tomorrow.

“Okay.” Jack nodded looking excited to spend time with August he hurried and got up, handing a hand down to August helping her up.

“I’ll wait for you.” August told Jack as they walked to his locker room, “No rush!” August reassured him seeing Jack looking like he was going to rush.

Jack nodded and pressed a gentle kiss to her cheek and headed into the locker room to quickly shower.

Nico Hischier walked out of the locker room and he smiled seeing August, “Auggie!”

August looked up and smiled happily seeing one of her favorite people, “Neeks!” August and Nico tightly hugged each other haven’t seen each other for a bit awhile.

“Gonna have dinner with Jack?” Nico questioned having been out to dinner many times with August after games and he knew she would be close to Jack. Nico was glad his teammate had someone he is comfortable to talk to and Nico knows August is exactly that.

“Yeah, you know you are more than welcome to join.” August offered again, Nico shook his head with a smile wanting to let Jack have some one on one time with August.

“That’s okay Auggie.” Nico smiled soflty declining the offer, he wanted Jack to be able to spend time with only August.

Jack walked out a few minutes later seeing Nico and August chatting outside the locker room, he walked over to them.

“Ready bud?” August smiled looking towards Jack, Jack nodded and smiled back, “Bye Neeks.” August gave Nico one more hug before wrapping her arm around Jack’s shoulder walking out with him.

“Pizza?” August softly whispered to Jack as they walked out to his car. August knowing a cheat meal would be a good distraction for Jack right now and just let him enjoy a meal.

“Yeah!” Jack smiled excitedly for a cheat meal and especially pizza.

“Good.” August hoped into the passenger seat as Jack got into the drivers seat and started the drive to his favorite little pizza shop in New Jersey.

Jack pulled up to the pizza shop and hoped out of the car with August, they walked up to the shop and they both ordered multiple diffent slices of pizza.

“It was my treat.” August gave him a stern look as she put her card in not letting Jack pay.

“Thank you.” Jack smiled at August as they waited for their food. August smiled back ruffling his hair.

August grabbed their food and walked out the door Jack held open for her and they headed to a bench that faced the river.

August and Jack both let out a satisfied sounds as they bite into their pizza slices.

Jack rested his head on her shoulder as they ate their pizza looking out to the water.

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toasttt11 · 1 month

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laughter

July 2, 2024

Octavia was sitting out of the dock by the lake watching the sun setting as most of the boys were out sitting around the fire just chatting.

Octavia had her knees pulled up to her chest resting her chin on her knees enjoying the piece and quiet at the dock.

Simon was sitting in between Luke and Alex Holtz but he looked over at the dock seeing Octavia sitting all alone, he got up grabbing the blanket he had over him, he petted Louie who was sleeping on Quinn’s lap.

Simon walked down the grass hill to Octavia ignoring the questions he was getting and he plopped down next to Octavia covering her shoulders with the blanket, Octavia looked over seeing Simon giving her a soft look and gently bumping her shoulder with his.

“Is that a thing?” Trevor questioned as they all watched Simon walk away and sit right next to Octavia. Trevor knew how much Octavia was not a people person and was surprised that she let Simon sit right next to her and hug her the other day. It also made him feel old as he remembered meeting the twins when they were only fourteen and now they are both twenty already.

“It will be.” Two voices spoke at the exact same time, Luke and Juraj, the two who know exactly what is going on between Octavia and Simon.

“Already? They just met.” Cole questioned knowing that Octavia had only met Simon this season when Luke met him. Cole also knew Octavia would never be that comfortable with someone she just met.

“They met years ago.” Juraj shook his head correcting his teammate. Juraj has heard all about Octavia many times from Simon.

“They did?” Alex Holtz questioned looking interested, He’s become quite close with Luke and Simon and he’s heard so many stories and things about Octavia from Luke.

“Yeah before we got drafted.” Luke told the group, his eyes on the two and smiling slightly as watched his twin interact with Simon.

“Holy shit.” Trevor cursed as they all looked at Simon and Octavia.

Octavia was laughing loudly and her smile was bright as she laughed looking at Simon, who was staring at her with a soft smile. Octavia slowly stopped laughing and her head rested on Simon’s shoulder.

Octavia very rarely laughed out loud besides a rare snicker or a puff of air, so for Simon to get her to laugh so loud, smile so bright and for her to willingly touch him was something only Luke could ever do.

Quinn felt a smile spread across his face seeing his sister happier with Simon than he ever sees with anyone that is not Luke, he knew right then that no one would he better for his sister than Simon.

Jack smiled bittersweet he could tell Octavia had feelings for Simon and it made him remember that his twins aren’t so little anymore.

Luke smiled contently watching his twin being happy, that’s all he wants.

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toasttt11 · 2 months

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it can’t happen

November 6, 2021

Nick Suzuki knocked on her front door, Brinley stood up from the couch wrapping her cardigan tighter around her as she walked to the front door and opened the door seeing one of her best friends she smiled moving to the side letting him in.

Nick headed to the living room setting the takeout and wine on the coffee table as Brinley walked into the kitchen grabbing two wine glasses and walked back to the living room, she sat down on the couch next to Nick grabbing the fluffy blanket throwing it over both of them.

Brinely started opening the wine as Nick took out all the takeout boxes, Brinely poured both of them a large class of wine before getting her chopsticks and starting to eat some of the takeout.

The two have started this tradition a few years ago to just unwind and have a cheat meal and some wine, sometimes they end up gossiping the whole or watching a show but it is always very relaxing for the two to spend time together, and when Nick’s girlfriend Catherine is free she always comes too making the night even better.

The two finished eating the food eventually and was sitting in peaceful silence drinking their wine.

“You do know Cole has feelings for you right.” Nick suddenly asked out of nowhere.

Brinely choked on her wine coughing, “Jeez Nicky warn a girl would you?” Brinely coughed again catching her breath, Nick snickered slighty, “What do you mean has feelings.” Brinely looked over at Nick in pure puzzlement.

“You don’t know?” Nick looked at her shocked, Cole was obviously the whole team knew of his little crush within a few days and it didn’t help he loved to follow her around like a puppy and looked up at her with stars in his eyes.

“He doesn’t have feelings for me Nicky.” Brinely scoffed knowing there is no way Cole has feelings for her, “Besides i’m his Captain now i’m supposed to be guiding him, mentoring him not thinking if he might have feelings for me.”

Nick raised an eyebrow, “So you have no feelings for him?” Nick had a good feeling the two would be more in the future.

“He’s young Nick. He needs a friend.” Brinely sternly spoke not noticing she never answered the question but Nick did, he decided to let it go with a nod but would remember that for later.

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toasttt11 · 1 month

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talks

July 24, 2022

Quinn and Luke came out for a week to Brinley’s house in Arizona and sadly Jack was busy and couldn’t make it so it was just Luke and Quinn.

Luke was still sleeping even thought it was already noon. Quinn and Brinley were lying out by the pool getting some sun and enjoying the comfortable silence.

Quinn had his eyes closed as he felt the warmth of the sun in his face and felt like it was good time to bring it up, “So when are going to let Cole take you on a date.”

Brinley choked on literally air as she shot up and looked at Quinn incredulously, “What?” Brinley asked nervously.

“B your my best friend, did you not think i wouldn’t notice your feelings.” Quinn didn’t even open his eyes but knew she was staring at him, Quinn also knew that Brinley didn’t want to have feelings for Cole and has tried to hide it and get rid of them.

“Doesn’t matter they will go away.” Brinley avoided the question and sounded like she was trying to convince herself of her words.

“And if they don’t?” Quinn gently prodded.

“Then i’ll keep ignoring them.” Brinley stated as she looked away from Quinn.

Quinn shook his head and sat up looking at his best friend, “B it is okay to like Cole. You can have a relationship with him and not mess up your team or get distracted.” Quinn knew that Brinley has always been worried that a relationship would make her distracted from hockey or she would hurt the person because of how much hockey is her life.

“What if i mess it up.“ Brinley whispered looking at her hands, she was worried when she first thought of Cole more than platonic that if she messed it up she would mess things up with Jack and the Hughes family, and then mess up her team chemistry.

“You won’t.” Quinn sternly spoke looking absolutely certain, “You deserve to be happy and i know Cole makes you happy.” Quinn has hated how much Brinley has made herself suffer over having feelings for Cole.

Brinley slowly nodded her head, “Maybe.” Brinley needed some time alone to think over Quinn’s words.

“Just think about B, i want you to be happy.” Quinn reached over squeezing her hand gently and made her look up at him, he sent her a soft smile before there was sudden footsteps and they were splashed with water as Luke jumped into the pool.

Luke came out of the water pushing his hair out of his face he looked at them with a cheekily grin, “Morning!”

Quinn and Brinley shared a fond eye roll letting out laughs.

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March 22, 2022

Brinley was resting on her couch working on a new scarf when she heard a knock on her front door, she set down her scarf and crochet needles heading to the door she opened the door not surprised to see Cole standing there.

Every since Cole had joined the team he has come over and visited her many times and usually gives her some random excuse why he was at her front door but Brinley never bought any of them but she let him think she did.

“Yes Cole?” Brinely questioned wrapping her cardigan tighter around her as she leaned against her front door.

Cole stop there frozen just staring at her in awe, Brinley raised an eyebrow confused, “Cole?”

Cole snapped out of his trance blinking rapidly, “You have curls?” Cole thought she couldn’t have gotten anymore beautiful but he was wrong, her curls make her look even more gorgeous.

Brinely forgot her natural hair was out for once, since she was getting her straightening treatment again tomorrow. She’s gotten her hair professionally straightened for many years now and it lasts around six months for her so she doesn’t have to worry about trying to hid her hair during that time, she usually only has her hair naturally two days a year and that’s before her treatments.

“I do, i know they look terrible.” Brinley shook her head knowing how terrible her curls look on her.

Cole’s jaw drop in shock, “Terrible! Meels they look so beautiful on you.” Cole trailed off just staring at her in awe. Cole being the only person to ever call her Meels after her middle name Amelia.

Brinley eyes widen and she felt her whole body flush, she’s never had someone besides her family said her curls look good on her.

“They do?” Brinley soflty asked, softer than she usually ever lets herself be around anyone.

Cole felt his face soften hearing the uncertainty in her voice and the hopeful spark in her eyes, “They are absolutely beautiful. You look beautiful with your curls.” Cole smiled softly enjoying that he’s able to see a little bit of a softer side of Brinley.

Brinely felt her heart skip a beat and she cursed in her head for Cole snd his stupidly good charm, she shook her head trying not to think about how her cheeks are flushed and her heart skipped in her chest.

 Cole felt his heart beat hopefully seeing the red on her cheeks and he smiled seeing her look flustered and softer.

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October 10, 2022

Brinley was sitting at her dinning room table eating a plate of cut up apples and peanut butter when she heard the door bell ring, she furrowed her eyebrows but got up and was not suprised seeing Cole standing there but was confused that he had flowers in his hands.

“Cole?” Brinley titled her head confused.

“You said you were free?” Cole smirked slightly shrugging, he knew if he asked her straightforward on a date she would say no.

Brinley thought back to Saturday after the game.

“So are you busy are monday?” Cole nervously asked as he sat down next to Brinley, being mindful to keep his voice down so only she could hear him.

“Yeah i’m free.” Brinley nodded not looking up from her skates that she was untying.

Cole’s face light up with a big smile that he was trying to hide, “That’s great, I’ll see you then.” Cole got up and all but skipped to his stall.

“See you then.” Brinley looked up muttering confused.

“I did.” Brinley nodded, “What’s with the flowers?” She saw they were rainbow baby breath, her favorite.

“Brinley can i take you on a date?” Cole asked softly he saw her hesitated and opened her mouth slightly, he leaned forward gently grabbing her hand, “I know you feel something for me and i know you are trying to be respectful of the fact to your my captain but Meels i’ve wanted to have the chance to be with you since i first ever meet you.” Cole nervously swallowed but got out the words he needed to tell her.

Brinley bit her lip remembering the advice from Quinn and she took a deep breath, “Let me go get dressed.” Brinley turned around leaving the door open for Cole.

“Wait is that a yes?” Cole smiled calling after her, he’s been waiting for this moment for years.

“Well i cant wear pajamas on our date can i?” Brinley playfully called back smiling softly, she’s never had a true first date, mostly just hookups or causal relationships nothing of what she feels for Cole.

“You look beautiful either way.” Cole smiled widely as he called back watching her head down the hallway into her bedroom once he heard the door close he threw his fist in the air, exicted he’s finally getting a chance.

Brinley let out a nervous breath as headed into her closet, she pulled on a pair of tan pants, a black t-shirt bodysuit and a grey cardigan with black converse, she put on some jewelry before heading out of the bathroom and walked down the hallway seeing Cole in her kitchen putting her flowers into a vase.

Brinley smiled soflty and walked over to him standing next to him looking at the flowers, “They are beautiful.”

Cole looked over at her soflty, “You’re beautiful.” He smiled seeing her roll her eyes but could see the smile she was trying to hide, “They are your favorite.” Cole spoke as he finished putting the flowers into the base.

“They are.” Brinley looked at him softly because no one has ever remembered her favorite flowers.

“Now we’ve got a date to go on.” Cole softly pushed her out of the kitchen, Brinley grabbed her purse and phone and followed Cole out of her front door.

Cole hurried to his car first opening the door for her, Brinley gave him a small smile and hopped into his car.

Cole got into the drivers seat and connected his phone putting on his Taylor Swift playlist knowing Brinley likes her just as much as he does.

Cole started the drive to where he was taking them giving soft glances towards Brinley who was looking outside the window as they drove.

Cole pulled into the parking lot, revealing the beach in front of them.

“The beach?” Brinley questioned looking at Cole, Brinley has always loved the beach.

Cole anwsered with a smile and nod and hopped out the car and quickly opened the door for her before heading to the trunk and pulling out a basket and some blankets.

“Thought we could have a picnic?” Cole softly questioned looking up at Brinley.

“I’d like that.” Brinley smiled grabbing one of the blankets.

Cole knew how much Brinley enjoys the beach but it’s usually quite crowded but he learned once it gets colder most people don’t go to this beach and he was right there was no one in sight as they walked through the sand closer to the water.

Brinley set the blanket out on the sand and she sat down slipping off her shoes and socks putting her feet in the sand smiling ad she looked at the waves in front of her.

Cole smiled and sat down next to putting the basket in front of them and opening it, he picked out a lot of her favorites, “PB and J.” Cole smiled handing her a sandwich that he made.

Brinley felt her heart squeeze fondly as Cole didn’t get her anything fancy but more her favorite she quickly opened the sandwich and made a sound of delight, “Oh my god, Your stuck with me now if you keep making these.” Brinley had absolutely no idea what Cole did but she has never had a better PB and J.

“Gladly.” Cole fondly watched with a smirk as he opened his sandwich.

Brinley scooted closer and rested her head on Cole’s shoulder making his eyes widen in shock but hesitantly put his arm around her, “Is this okay?” Cole softly whispered not wanting to push her to much.

“It’s okay.” Brinley whispered back, For years she tried desperately to pretend what she felt was platonic and nothing more but she didn’t want to pretend any longer.

The sun started to set making the sky a beautiful sunset as they watched the sky together.

Cole pulled out a bag of homemade peanut butter cookies for Brinley and handed them to her.

“Peanut Butter cookies!” Brinley gasped in excitement and quickly grabbed them and opening the bag and put some into her mouth, “Oh my god.” Brinley closed her eyes as she chewed on the cookie.

“Good?” Cole asked soflty his thumb mindlessly rubbing her side, Brinley looked up at him and held out a piece for him to take and Cole leaned down taking the bite while maintaining eye contact with Brinley he hummed as he chewed on it, “It is good.”

Brinley bit her lip setting the cookies down and slowly bringing her hand up to his face and whipping away the cookies crumbs that was near his lips, she leaned in closer her eyes flickering up to his eyes, who was watching her intently.

Cole brought his hand to cup the back of her head, “Can i?” Cole softly questioned leaning into her to touch, Brinley hummed with a smile and leaned closer to him, Their lips met in a soft but desperate manner and they both let out sighs as they touched.

Cole pulled her towards him by the back of her head and hated having to lean back to catch his breath, “Does this mean i can get more dates now?” Cole cheekily questioned.

“I don’t know you might need to kiss me again.” Brinley cheekily replied giggling seeing his face light up more, Cole leaned back down connecting their lips again.

Brinley hands went to the back of his head running her fingers through his hair as she pulled him closer.

They both let out breaths as they pulled away looking at each other.

“What about calling you my girlfriend?” Cole nervously asked brushing his thumb gently against her cheek.

“If you kiss me again.” Brinley replied with a soft smile, Cole let out a fond laugh but leaned forward pressing his lips back to hers.

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January 14, 2024

Octavia was skating down the ice during the game against the red wings, the red wings had just tied it up 2-2 in the third period and there was only a few minutes left of the period.

Octavia went to shoot the puck when someone’s elbow came flying right at her chest slamming her back as her right hand went out to catch her and her face screwed up in pain as she landed on her wrist, her left hand immediately went to her right wrist holding it to herself as she took a deep breath from the pain.

She could heard her one of her teammates fighting with the guy that hit her, and she looked up seeing Max fighting the player and Mitch and Austin standing in front of her protectively as Matthew kneeled down in front of her resting his hand on her back as the trainer hurried out.

Octavia winced as the trainer touched her wrist, Octavia nodded as the trainer gave her a look and she stood up heading to the bench with the trainer, Octavia tapped the wall of the rink three times with her good hand for her brothers before heading down the tunnel with the trainer.

Octavia gotten an x-ray and they examined the whole wrist and told her it was just a bad sprain and they taped it and put it into a brace before giving her some medication so she could sleep good through the night.

Lucky for Octavia a sprain is allowed to be played and even luckier it’s not her dominant hand so it will heal faster so she should play the next game with no problem as she tapes it for every game and practice until it is fully healed.

Octavia was just told to not drive after she took the medication and she did drive to the game with Matthew so it wasn’t a big deal.

Matthew waited for Octavia to take a shower and she walked out in sweatpants and sweat shirt and her black leather jacket on.

“How is it?” Matthew asked her in concern as soon as she walked over to him.

“I should be able to play the next game.” Octavia told him as they started walking out towards the parking garage.

“Okay, but how are you? In a lot of pain.” Matthew still looked at her in concern.

Octavia blinked in surprised, “Yeah i’m okay, i took some meds so it’s feeling a little better.”

Matthew smiled and nodded accepting her answer as they got to the car and both got in, Matthew started driving them back to their apartment building and could see Octavia trying not to fall asleep.

Matthew pulled into the parking garage and looked over seeing her doze off, “Hey Tavia.” Matthew softly whispered rubbing a hand over her arm making her wake up and look at him confused, “We’re home.” Matthew told her making her nod and get out of the car.

They walked through the lobby and into the elevator and headed up to their floor, Matthew’s apartment was only a few doors from Octavia’s.

“You’ll be okay alone?” Matthew asked in concern looking at his best friend.

“I’ll be okay, Thanks Matty.” Octavia mumbled giving someone who’s started to become one of her best friend a tired smile before heading into her apartment.

Octavia took her jacket wincing as she pulled it over her wrist, truthfully the pain meds helped but it still hurts like a bitch, Octavia slipped her shoes off leaving them messy by the door.

Octavia shuffled through her house and down the hallway toward her bedroom, she smiled softly seeing her puppy fast asleep on her bed, Octavia pulled the covers up and fell into her bed.

Louie woke up and saw his mom laying on the bed and his little tail wiggled happily as he got up and laid next to his mom cuddling up to her.

“Hi buddy.” Octavia kissed the top of his head before feeling her phone ring the ringtone she has for Luke.

Octavia pulled out her phone seeing Luke trying to FaceTime she answered seeing Luke’s worried face, “Winnie! Are you alright, how is it-“ Luke rambled out looking extremely worried for his twin sister.

“Hi Lucky.” Octavia softly spoke with a fond face and felt terrible she made him worry, “It’s fine just sore i’ll play the next game.” Octavia downplayed her injury and Luke was too worried to even notice.

“Okay.” Luke softly spoke feeling better knowing she was okay, He watched as her eyes were dropping and she was yawning and could tell she was in bed, “I’ll let you sleep Goodnight Winnie i love you.” Luke smiled sadly hating how he feels like he is drifting farther and farther from his twin sister.

“Night Lucky, I love you too.” Octavia softly mumbled back and hung the call up, she pulled up her family’s group chat seeing all the text messages worried about her and she texted them similar to what she told Luke before turning her phone and throwing it onto her nightstand before laying her head down cuddling her dog as she quickly fell asleep.

January 28, 2024

Octavia had gotten up and made sure everything was good for her family coming to stay with her, she restocked her fridge and pantry and cleaned everything and made sure to light a few candles around her apartment.

She took a quick shower and put her hair into one braid and put on a pair of black flair leggings and a umich crew neck, she slipped on her pair of slippers before pulling up her sleeve and tapping her wrist and putting the brace on before covering it with her jacket.

Octavia’s wrist still wasn’t healing as quickly as she would’ve of liked but ironically the easiest thing to do with it was to play hockey, she found it harder to wash her hair then to hold her stick.

Octavia didn’t really let anyone know it was as bad as it was, the team knows it’s quite serious as there is always a trainer looking at it and she’s been taping it for games but Jospeh and Matthew have seen how bad it really was.

Octavia was trying to open a jar for dinner and she didn’t remember and used her bad hand and the pain she had in her wrist was so bad she had to call Matthew, who had Joseph over and they rushed over to her immediately and helped her calm down.

Octavia shook out of thoughts as she heard a knock on her front door and she walked over opening the door smiling when she saw all five of her family, something that isn’t often.

“Winnie!” Luke smiled and quickly dropped his handle on his suitcase and lunged toward his twin pulling her into a hug. Octavia winced slightly as Luke smacked her wrist but hugged him back tightly.

Ellen smiled fondly watching her twins.

Luke reluctantly let go of his twin and Jack immediately swept forward and pulled her into a hug, Jack tried to hold onto her until Quinn hit him to let go so Quinn could hug her.

Quinn smiled softly and pulled his baby sister into a gentle hug before letting her go.

Ellen immediately pulled her daughter in hug rocking them side to side and then Jim hugged his daughter.

Octavia moved out the way letting them into her apartment, Ellen and Jim headed to the guest room to put their bags away and to refresh. Octavia had gotten a few months ago a pull out couch in the art room so Quinn and Jack could be more comfortable and she let them head down to the art to put their stuff down and Luke headed to her room to put his stuff away.

Octavia was sitting on her couch going through her phone when Jack and Luke came back first and Luke claimed the spot next to her and Jack next to Luke.

Quinn came out next and sat next to Jack and then Ellen and Jim walked in and sat at the couch across from their kids.

“Tavia did you take you m-“ Matthew called out as he walked into her apartment having used his key, Octavia had given him a key a few months ago just in case.

“Oh! Sorry Hi!” Matthew grinned sheepishly seeing Octavia with her family, especially since he has only kinda knew Luke from playing against each other in college.

“Matty, why aren’t you bothering Joey?” Octavia sarcastically questioned.

“Hey! I never bother him.” Matthew protested looking offended while Octavia only gave him a look, “Went home to pack for his flight.” Matthew pouted but anwsered her.

“Shouldn’t you be doing the same?“ Octavia asked giving him a stern look, remembering all of the times he’s left packing to the last second and she had to help him.

“Ehh, probably.” Matthew admitted as he also was leaving tonight to go home for a the break, “I was checking up on you first.” Matthew gave her a look.

“I’m fine.” Octavia gritted her teeth as she felt her family watching the interaction and she knew they would know about her wrist now.

“Check up on you?” Luke questioned looking at his twin hating how clueless he felt a lot of the twin around his twin.

“Her wrist?” Matthew answered looking at Luke confused at how he didn’t know that.

“Her wrist?” Ellen spoke up looking at her daughter sternly, not liking how this conversation is going.

“Yeah…” Matthew trailed off as he noticed the looks on their faces and realized they don’t know, “You didn’t tell them.” Matthew shook his head knowing Octavia hates for people to worry about her but they should know about her injury.

“No i did not.” Octavia gritted out taking a deep breath.

“Well i’ll let you do that.” Matthew gave her a look, “And don’t forget your meds.” Matthew leaned down and ruffled her hair and sent them all one more smile before walking out.

“Well?” Luke all but demanded the second the door shut, having never felt so distant from her.

“My wrist was just a bit worse than i had told you all.” Octavia told them fiddling with her sleeves.

“How bad?” Quinn gently asked wanting to make sure his sister didn’t feel like they were all ganging up on her and mad, Quinn understood hiding injuries because Quinn knew Octavia didn’t want to worry them and specifically worry Luke.

“Grade two sprain.” Octavia told them.

“And because it’s a sprain you can still play.” Jim realized why she was able to keep playing, Octavia answered with a nod.

“Why didn’t you tell us it was this bad?” Ellen questioned softly hating that her daughter was in pain and injured and she thought she was fine.

“I thought it was just really sore and throbbing that night and we didn’t know what kind of sprain it was yet so.” Octavia replied avoiding all of their faces.

“How bad is it still.” Jack asked looking at his sister.

“It’s healing.” Octavia pulled up her sleeve to show her brace, “I tape it for the games and wear the brace when I’m off the ice. Actually being on the ice and playing is easier than just doing normal tasks.”

Luke jumped up and quickly walked out of the room and down the hall into a room as they all heard a door slam behind him.

Octavia winced knowing she had hurt her twin brother, the one person she never wants to hurt.

Octavia stood up covering her brace back up and softly walked down the hallway and knew which room Luke would pick to go into, she opened the art room seeing him sit on the couch on her patio. Octavia grabbed the blanket on the pull out couch and walked out onto the patio.

Octavia sat down on the couch laying a blanket over both of them, she grabbed Luke’s hand and squeezed it softly, “I’m sorry Luke.” Octavia looked at him apologetic saying his name instead of his nickname, “I know you felt the distance between us lately and i know we can’t help the fact that we live separate lives now, but i’m sorry i haven’t made it easier. just knew you would worry about m and you been so overwhelmed lately i just felt like my problems would make that worse. But i know that shouldn’t haveve been my choice to make, i’m sorry i didn’t tell you.” Octavia turned to face Luke completely as she apologized she felt tears well in her eyes.

“I’m not mad, i get why you didn’t say anything, i do Winnie.” Luke softly smiled squeezing her hands back, he truthfully was more upset about the fact they are getting more and more distant then she hit her injury because if they still lived together she couldn’t even of hide it, “I hate that i don’t know everything anymore and how we don’t been live the same lives and i hate living away from you and not playing on the same ice anymore.” Luke let out the words he’s wanted to get out for the last year and a half, tears was in his eyes too.

“I hate it too.” Octavia mumbled, she hated winning and losing and not having her brother with her.

“I told my manger i’m open to a trade.” Luke told his twin sister, Octavia’s eyes widen, “Specifically the leafs, it may take an awhile but hopefully.”

“What about Jack?” Octavia knew how much Luke was excited to play with Jack.

“I love playing with Jack but i would choose to play with you any day, and besides i’m kinda use to only seeing Jack a little a year so i would rather be with you.” Luke smiled softly at his best friend.

Octavia nodded and turned back around resting her head on his shoulder. Luke rested his head on top of hers

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April 29, 2022

The whole team was out celebrating the game they just played against the Florida Panthers winning 10-2, Cole getting a hat trick and Brinley getting a hat trick and two assist. It was the last game the Canadians were playing for the season.

Brinley sat next to Nick and his long time girlfriend Caitlin in the booth in the corner of the bar. Most of the team was out dancing out on the dance floor, some scattered around flirting with girls, Brinely saw a four or five of the boys around a table taking shots and she wasn’t surprised to see Cole keep going back to the table to take more shots and then hurrying back to the dance floor.

Cole is usually the one to party the most on the team and many times Brinley has had to bring him home and get him into his bed.

Brinley put down her empty glass that was just a sofa as she likes to be completely when she goes out with her team so she can be a safe driver home for any of them and she isn’t the biggest on alcohol besides some wine here or there.

The team had been out for already a few hours way past midnight already and Brinley knew sooner than later the bar would be closing.

Brinley flinched slightly feeling a body fall on to her, she looked down seeing the remarkable color of Cole’s hair and relaxed slightly but still tense with Cole laying on top of her.

Cole’s face was buried into her stomach and drunkenly mumbling.

“Let’s get you home.” Brinley mumbled softly to a very drunk Cole and started to get up off the bench with Cole.

Nick and Caitlin shared a look both of them very close to Brinley and they could tell she felt more for Cole than she wanted to let on or even admit to herself, everyone already knew of Cole’s feelings for Brinley, even their coach knew how he felt for her.

Everyone assumed because Brinley never made a move or accepted anything from Cole, that she didn’t feel the same and was trying to let him off softly.

But a few knew that Brinley did feel something more for Cole, but knew she was scared of admitting that. Nick knew especially it was because of her captaincy and not wanting to affect Cole or the team.

Nick has seen how hard Brinley tries to keep a distance from Cole and be just platonic towards him but Nick also knew how stubborn Cole is and knew how persistent Cole can be and the second Cole got any hint that Brinley might feel the same for him he won’t give up.

Brinley softly helped Cole stand up and wrapped his arm around her neck helping him stand, she waved at Nick and Caitlin before heading out of the bar and to her car.

Brinley unlocked her car and opened the passenger door helping Cole in, she leaned over him buckling the seatbelt, she looked up seeing Cole watching her a soft look on his face, he reached his hand out towards her slowly.

“My pretty Meels.” Cole whispered softly gingerly stroking his fingers across her cheekbone and tucking her hair behind her ears.

Brinley froze slightly at his touch and words but shook it off and backed up letting his hand fall from her face she closed the door and walked around to the drivers seat.

She started the drive to Cole’s apartment. Brinley tried to ignore how she knew Cole’s eyes were on her the whole time she was driving them.

Brinley pulled into the parking spot shutting the car and hoping out, she opened the passenger door helping Cole out.

Brinley walked them up to his apartment, she put her hand into his pocket and grabbed his keys opening his door, she dropped his keys in the bowl by the front door and led him to his bedroom.

She pulled the coverts back and gently lowered him onto his bed and luckily for her he was wearing clothes he could comfortably sleep in and she didn’t have to worry about changing him. Brinley untied his shoes and slipped them off as well as his socks as she knows Cole hates sleeping with socks on.

Brinley walked out of the bedroom to the kitchen grabbing medicine and a glass of water and a bucket just in case.

Brinley headed back to his bedroom setting the bucket on the floor next to his bed and the medicine and water on his bedside table.

She walked around the bed shutting the curtains all the way so he didn’t wake up because of the light and she walked back grabbing his phone from his pocket and plugged it in and set it on his nightstand.

She gave him one more look seeing Cole started to fall asleep, she turned around before feeling his hand gently grab onto her wrist and she turned back around seeing him sleepy stare up at her.

“Stay please.” Cole whispered half asleep and very drunk looking up at her with glossy puppy eyes.

“You’re drunk.” Brinley hated how her heart skipped at the sight of him but shook her head knowing he was drunk.

“Not that drunk.” Cole pouted at her, “Why don’t you like me?” Cole slurred his words still looking like a kicked puppy.

“What! Of course i like you Cole.” Brinley looked baffled that Cole thought she didn’t like him and rushed her words out quickly.

“Yeah but you don’t like like me.” Cole pouted more as he whispered to her.

“You’re drunk.” Brinley ignored his words bending down and brushing his hair out of his eyes.

“No i’m not drunk,” Cole pouted but happily leaned into her soft touch, “You won’t date me.” Cole still pouted.

“You’re my teammate and i’m your captain.” Brinley sternly told him, sounding like she had said that sentence many times.

“So, i just want you.” Cole sassed and looked at her with hopeful eyes, “I just want you Meels.” Cole repeated softly as his eyes slowly started to flutter shut.

“I want you too.” Brinley mumbled softly admitting her feelings once she thought he felt asleep and she pressed a soft kiss to his forehead before standing up and walking out the door.

Cole’s eyes fluttered opened slighty watching her walk out of his room.

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