Chapter 17 and 18

Hey guys! I'm so sorry that it took so long to update! There's two main reasons: First, I had family come, so I gave them the tour of the Burgh. And it's my 16th birthday in a week..so guess what that means? My room is exploding from 2009 Stanley Cup Champions stuff, it's amazing. My favorites are probably the license plate rim, the keychain, and the trashcan. I can almost drive! Second, my boyfriend/best friend we were fighting about some stupid stuff, so it was kinda hard writing about love and stuff. I get off of school tomorrow, but then I start horse back riding camp right away. So lot's more updates!

Chapter 17

Calli’s POV

 

                  I woke up early that morning, I was dead nervous. I had my horrible pre-game meal four ego waffles and a coke. I really need to change that, it’s not high school anymore. Sidney’s parents drove us to the ice rink, it was dead quiet except when Sid and his mom chatted occasionally. We finally got to the rink, “Thank you so much Mr. and Mrs. Crosby for driving me here.” I said sincerely.

 

“It’s our pleasure Calli! I hope you have a great game tonight.” Trina said smiling at me warmly.

Taylor handed me a small bracelet made out of different colors. “I wear one for good luck,  so here.” She said shyly.

I smiled at her, “Thanks Tay, it means a lot to me.” I said before sliding it onto my wrist. Sid helped me get my bag out of the trunk. When his parents weren’t looking he kissed the top of my head and pulled me into a hug. “You’re going to do great.” He whispered into my ear, his breath tickling my skin.

I nodded, “I’m so nervous though.” He opened his mouth to say something before shrieks of “LARK!” broked out.

I turned around to face my teammates, the fellow freshman looked nervous to. Shannon, a junior, asked my concerned, “Are you okay Lark? You look kinda sick…”

I shook my head, “Yea, yea I’m good. Just extremely nervous..very nervous.” She ruffled my hair, “You’ll do great, you’re one of the best goalies I know.” She said encouragingly. I smiled

“Thanks Shan, I’ll do my best.” Marissa came up and practically jumped on my back. “I AM SO NERVOUS!” she yelled. I saw Sidney’s parents watching us, Trina smiling and Troy still with the stone face he always wore.

“Shhh Mars, a wee bit loud aren’t we?” I hushed. She rubbed her hands together, “I’m terrified that I’m going to make a mistake.”

“Hey, at least if you mistake a big, red light doesn’t go off.” I said reasonably.

“Yea, but if I make a mistake and go off my man or something, that could lead directly to the big, red light going off.”

“Good point there. Let’s just try and not let the big red light go off? “

“Deal.” Marissa said right away before taking my arm and dragging me off to the locker room. I quickly waved to Sid before I couldn’t see him anymore.

 

We won the first game 3-2, lost the second one 4-1, and won the last one 5-0. I got a fricking shut out. Words can’t describe how ecstatic I am, and how sore I am. I changed into a pair of sweatpants and a sweatshirt before going out into the lobby of the rink. The second he saw me, Sidney hugged me tightly. “You did great!” he said excitedly.

I smiled, “ I didn’t do too well in the second game.” I reminded him.

“But then you came back and got a shutout. “ He replied.

I heard some one clear their throat, “Um Callista, I mean Calli, can I talk to you?” a gruff voice said. Sidney looked up, “Be nice dad.”

I nodded and he motioned for me to walk around with him. “You did a great job Calli, you’re a natural goalie.”

“Thank you.” I said politely. He looked at me and sighed. “I would like to apologize for my horrible behavior yesterday. It was rude and I shouldn’t have said the things I said. I guess I’m just really protective of Sid because he’s still my little boy that would run into our room at 5 AM every morning, begging to go to the pond to shoot around. I’m just terrified of him being hurt and taken advantage of. But you two seem to be meant for each other. And I now know that you truly love him.” He gushed out. I grinned, “You don’t know how great that sounds, and of course I forgive you. I completely understand your hesitance, but I could never take advantage of Sid. I love your son with every part of me.” I told him honestly.

He then handed me a coffee, “ I bet you want this so bad right now.”

I laughed, “How did you know?”

“After Sid always played the first game in a new league, he would be sore and tired, but coffee always fixed that.” He replied.

 

 

 

 

Chapter 18

Sid’s POV

 

“Hey Calligirl, I got a call from Staalzy and he says a few of the guys are going out for dinner. You up for going?” I asked.

She nodded, “Of course, I love hanging out with the guys! I just need to change.”

“Same, we can go back to the hotel.” I replied before getting into the Range Rover and driving to the hotel. I picked up a pair of dark wash jeans and a tan shirt and went to change in the bathroom. When I came back out, she was combing out her hair. She changed into a jean skirt with black leggings and a deep purple v-cut long sleeved shirt. Damn, she looked sexy.

I groaned, “Whenever you dress up to go out, I never want to go out.” I said before wrapping my arms around her waist. She smiled and bit her lip, “But we have to, if we don’t the guys will figure it out and we’ll never here the end of it.”

I pulled her closer a suggestive grin on my face. “I can deal with some teasing for a little.”

She pushed me away sighing. “Trust me, this is hard for me to. Let’s go out to dinner, have a good time, and then come back and have a better time.”

I grinned. “I like the way you think Miss Shaw.”

She took my hand and we left.

 

“Woah Cals, you look hot tonight.” Jordan remarked when we got there. I jokingly growled, “Get away from my girl Gronk.” Every one laughed. Dinner was going great until Calli got up to go to the bathroom. That’s when we all heard a deep voice exclaim “CALLI!” before pulling her into a deep hug.