Chapter 30:
Christmas was very nice. I got a lot of presents from my family, little things though. I had dinner with my family and then we hung around the house all day. Nothing really eventful happened though.
***** 3 WEEKS LATER******
It had all been the same. Game day, sit around the house, watch TV, dance, shop. I applied for a job as an intern at my uncle’s foundation office. So I was pretty busy with that too.
It was all of a sudden I started spending less time with Sidney. He would get in too late for me to go to his room; he would be too tired to come to my room. He would be busy with the media; I would be at work. My family had decided to go out for dinner one night, but I was sick, so I stayed home. My door opened up about a half hour after they had left. Sidney walked in with bright yellow flowers and a tray of soup and crackers. “I’ve come to play nurse” he said with a smile and shut the door.
I sat up and turned the TV down. “I feel like I haven’t seen you in forever” he said, his back to me putting the flowers on my fireplace mantel. He turned around and looked at me when I didn’t say anything. I pointed to my throat and squeaked out “Hurts”. “Oh” he said. He put the tray on my lap and took a seat on my diva in the corner off the room. “No offence or anything, but I don’t want to get sick.” I nodded in reply and stared at the TV. I didn’t touch my soup. Something was not right with him.
I coughed, “Sid what is wrong, you don’t seem yourself.” “I’m fine” he said looking at me, but it was more like he was looking past me and focusing on something behind me. “No, no, no” I said “What is wrong” I demanded. “Well I’m starting to think that I scared you away by giving you the ring and stuff” I interrupted him and said “No. That made me realize how much you really mean to me, and it showed me you had the same feelings I do” I coughed violently, then took a cracker and put it in my mouth. “You are so pathetic right now” he said and walked over to me. He took away the tray and gave me a tea cup, “Drink” he said. He sat down next to me and put his arm around me. “I thought you didn’t want to get sick” I whispered. “I’ll do anything for you” he said. He stroked my hair and I snuggled into his chest. I probably fell asleep, because the next thing I knew it was 10:00 in the morning, the next day.
****** 2 WEEKS LATER******
I finally wasn’t sick anymore. It was Valentine’s Day. I was sitting at my desk typing up some report for my uncle when Sidney came bounding down the hallway. “Guess what?” he said, like a 4th grader, “What?” I said playing along. “Tonight, you and I are going out” “Really now?” I said, “Why of course.” I laughed and the phone rang. “Hello Mario Lemieux Foundation how can I help you? –pause- “Yes, alright I’ll let him know” I said into the receiver. I scribbled down the note and put it on my computer screen, “Where exactly are we going?” I asked, knowing I probably wouldn’t be getting an answer. “Oh come on, I can’t tell you that” he said, “Just don’t make any plans” he said. He grabbed my hand, spun the ring around, and kissed me on the cheek. “See you later” he said, ever so sexily [if that’s a word] and then ran back down the hallway.
***
I was wearing black jeans, a grey long sleeved sweater tunic, and black to white faded heels. My hair was down and straight, and I had on both his necklace and ring [like always]. I went downstairs and he told me I should change my shoes. “What? Why?” I asked, “You don’t want to slip on the ice now do you?” he asked. I rolled my eyes at him and went upstairs and threw on a pair of black Uggs. I grabbed my Burberry jacket and headed out to the car.
We were at the arena. “Sid, this better be good” I said getting out. “Oh trust me. It’s good” We walked in and down to the ice. There was a red blanket, with pillows a basket and some candles in the middle of the pitch black arena. I smiled up at him and he took my hand and led me onto the ice. He motioned me to sit, and I took my jacket off. “Look at what I made” he said taking something out of the basket. “Peanut-butter and Jelly?” I asked looking at the sandwich, “Yes, actually” he said. I laughed and kissed his cheek.
While we were eating, I looked down at the ring. Its small diamonds sparkled from the candlelight. I looked back up at Sidney and my heart skipped a beat. “What?” he asked when he noticed I was staring at him. “Nothing” I replied shaking the image of me in a wedding dress out of my head. “I’m not even 18 yet” I said to myself, “Nor close to 21. It’s going to take a long time to wait for this.” He looked at me concerned and his gaze narrowed. “Nothing” I said again. “Whatever. Anyway, are you done eating yet? It’s time for part 2 of my surprises” I rolled my eyes at him and then laughed. He gave me a dirty look, but then laughed too. “Fine. Yes. I’m done.” I said. He stood up and reached for my hand.
He put his arms around my waist and told me to wait at center ice. He told me he had to go get my surprise and he would be back in a minute. “Alright” I said and I waited. Some lights turned on and I could actually see. I looked around and saw that, sure enough, there was no one else in here. Well I assume there was someone somewhere, but they couldn’t be seen. On the quarter lit ice I saw Sidney walk on pushing a medium size box. He seemed to be going very slowly, but I wasn’t sure if he really was or my mind was just putting a dramatic effect on every move he made. He slid the box in front of me and stood up straight. “Well” he said. Right when he said that, the box moved.
I thought it was my imagination, but it moved again, closer to me. I started to get a little nervous. “Sid? What is in there?” I asked backing away. “Do you trust me?” he asked, “Of course I do” I replied, “Well, then open it.” I bent down and picked up the top of the box. I shrieked in delight.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Monday, June 9, 2008
Letting Love In-Ch29
Chapter 29:
I smiled into his chest. I pulled away and looked up at him. “It’s downstairs” he said. I ran out of his room and down to his living room. I sat on the couch and folded my legs Indian style. He came down the stairs and took a small box and a bigger box out of the hallway closet. “Of course you hid it in the one place I didn’t look” I said. “You looked for these?” he asked, seeming astounded. “Nah, I’m just kidding” I said laughing. He came down and sat across from me on the ottoman.
He handed me the bigger box. I peeled off the red bow and stuck it on his shirt, like a little kid. He laughed at me and shook his head. I took off the paper and opened the box. There was a picture of us in a silver frame. It was one after a winning game, he had his arm around my shoulder and I had my hands on his chest. We were both laughing at something and had huge smiles on our faces. I thanked him and told him that was my favorite picture of us. I looked at the corner of the frame. “You bring ultimate happiness into my life” was engraved in cursive letters. I joked with him saying that hockey was his main lover. “Well if you think that, then I won’t give you this” he said shaking the small box. “I was just kidding!” I said.
His face got serious and stroked the top of the box. “Kay, this is really important to me” he said looking down. He opened the box and there was a white gold ring with three small diamonds in the center. “I know this sounds bad, but this is my first year of professional hockey. I don’t really want to anything right now. I mean I’m only 18. But Kay, I’m in love with you, and I want to give you this to promise you that one day I want you to be mine. All mine; I don’t want to share you with anyone. And I … I don’t know, but this is for you.” I had tears in my eyes as he slipped the ring onto my finger. He looked up at me and wiped away the tear that was rolling down my cheek.
“Sid… I love you too” he kissed me on the lips and I could feel him smile. I put my head on his shoulder, and thanked God for the best man in the world. After I composed myself, I looked back at him. “Come on, let’s go to bed” he said standing up. “I can wait until the morning for my present” I smiled and followed him up the stairs.
I settled into his chest, my head tucked under his chin, with his hands around my waist. I looked at the ring on my hand. “Not today, not this year, but soon enough” I said to myself. I hugged him in closer, and quickly drifted off to sleep.
*******
I woke up and he wasn’t there. I didn’t hear the shower running, and when I put my hand over where he was it was cold. Then I heard something fall downstairs. I put on a sweatshirt and sleepily walked down to his kitchen. “Merry Christmas” I said taking a seat at the island. “Well good morning, and Merry Christmas to you too” he said, leaned over and kissed my nose. I wrinkled it up and looked around the kitchen. He placed a plate of french toast with strawberries and a scrambled egg in front of me. “Thank you” I said, and began to eat. He soon sat down across from me and ate as well.
When I was done I pushed my plate in front of me. He had been watching me pick at something on the shirt I was wearing and he piped up. “Now it’s time for my present” he said. I told him alright and walked over to his pantry. I took out a box of whole grain cereal where my present was hiding. “Are you kidding me?” he said looking at me. “Nope. I know you only eat sugary cereal for breakfast and that you wouldn’t touch this, so I figured hey why not.” He laughed at me as I took out an envelope.
I put the envelope on the counter and slid it towards him. He opened it and took out two plane tickets. “These are to Nova Scotia” he said aloud. “I know” I said looking at him. “I thought I’d make it up to your parents by coming home with you for a while this summer.” “No way” he said, “I thought you didn’t like my parents?” “Well Sid, I was really immature with that whole situation, and I didn’t really know they were coming down the other day. I had a whole plan to call your mom and tell her I wanted to come home with her and stuff to really impress her, but when she was here I freaked out. That’s why I was upset. But now that I look back, I think I owe it to them to show them the real me.” He stretched his arms towards me and I walked over and held onto him tight.
“I love you” he said into my ear, and then my cousins came running into the kitchen.
I smiled into his chest. I pulled away and looked up at him. “It’s downstairs” he said. I ran out of his room and down to his living room. I sat on the couch and folded my legs Indian style. He came down the stairs and took a small box and a bigger box out of the hallway closet. “Of course you hid it in the one place I didn’t look” I said. “You looked for these?” he asked, seeming astounded. “Nah, I’m just kidding” I said laughing. He came down and sat across from me on the ottoman.
He handed me the bigger box. I peeled off the red bow and stuck it on his shirt, like a little kid. He laughed at me and shook his head. I took off the paper and opened the box. There was a picture of us in a silver frame. It was one after a winning game, he had his arm around my shoulder and I had my hands on his chest. We were both laughing at something and had huge smiles on our faces. I thanked him and told him that was my favorite picture of us. I looked at the corner of the frame. “You bring ultimate happiness into my life” was engraved in cursive letters. I joked with him saying that hockey was his main lover. “Well if you think that, then I won’t give you this” he said shaking the small box. “I was just kidding!” I said.
His face got serious and stroked the top of the box. “Kay, this is really important to me” he said looking down. He opened the box and there was a white gold ring with three small diamonds in the center. “I know this sounds bad, but this is my first year of professional hockey. I don’t really want to anything right now. I mean I’m only 18. But Kay, I’m in love with you, and I want to give you this to promise you that one day I want you to be mine. All mine; I don’t want to share you with anyone. And I … I don’t know, but this is for you.” I had tears in my eyes as he slipped the ring onto my finger. He looked up at me and wiped away the tear that was rolling down my cheek.
“Sid… I love you too” he kissed me on the lips and I could feel him smile. I put my head on his shoulder, and thanked God for the best man in the world. After I composed myself, I looked back at him. “Come on, let’s go to bed” he said standing up. “I can wait until the morning for my present” I smiled and followed him up the stairs.
I settled into his chest, my head tucked under his chin, with his hands around my waist. I looked at the ring on my hand. “Not today, not this year, but soon enough” I said to myself. I hugged him in closer, and quickly drifted off to sleep.
*******
I woke up and he wasn’t there. I didn’t hear the shower running, and when I put my hand over where he was it was cold. Then I heard something fall downstairs. I put on a sweatshirt and sleepily walked down to his kitchen. “Merry Christmas” I said taking a seat at the island. “Well good morning, and Merry Christmas to you too” he said, leaned over and kissed my nose. I wrinkled it up and looked around the kitchen. He placed a plate of french toast with strawberries and a scrambled egg in front of me. “Thank you” I said, and began to eat. He soon sat down across from me and ate as well.
When I was done I pushed my plate in front of me. He had been watching me pick at something on the shirt I was wearing and he piped up. “Now it’s time for my present” he said. I told him alright and walked over to his pantry. I took out a box of whole grain cereal where my present was hiding. “Are you kidding me?” he said looking at me. “Nope. I know you only eat sugary cereal for breakfast and that you wouldn’t touch this, so I figured hey why not.” He laughed at me as I took out an envelope.
I put the envelope on the counter and slid it towards him. He opened it and took out two plane tickets. “These are to Nova Scotia” he said aloud. “I know” I said looking at him. “I thought I’d make it up to your parents by coming home with you for a while this summer.” “No way” he said, “I thought you didn’t like my parents?” “Well Sid, I was really immature with that whole situation, and I didn’t really know they were coming down the other day. I had a whole plan to call your mom and tell her I wanted to come home with her and stuff to really impress her, but when she was here I freaked out. That’s why I was upset. But now that I look back, I think I owe it to them to show them the real me.” He stretched his arms towards me and I walked over and held onto him tight.
“I love you” he said into my ear, and then my cousins came running into the kitchen.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Letting Love In-Ch28
Chapter 28:
We sat at a table with my whole family. We made conversation with different players and their families. It was like any other party I’ve been to. And we’ve all been to parties where nothing really special happens. The special parts happened after the party.
******
We got in the car, and he leaned over and kissed me on the cheek. “What was that for?” I asked him, blushing a bit. “For being the perfect date” he said as he smoothed out his jacket. I ruined his smoothing by cuddling up next to him. I was getting more and more excited as we got closer to the house. In about 45 minutes we arrived back home. Sidney smiled as he got out of the car… it wasn’t a normal smile, it was his devilish smile. I knew something was about to happen.
We got into the foyer and he covered my eyes. “Sid I’m going to fall” I said as I started walking to where he was pushing me. He was silent. We were at the stairs; he took one hand off my eyes and put it on the rail. I giggled as I made my way up the stairs. His door was open, and he took his hands off my eyes. I opened them, and his room was lit by the fire in the fireplace. There were deep red rose petals on the floor, leading to the bed, and to the bathroom. It smelled like cinnamon, and gingerbread.
I turned around to look at him, and he was standing against the door frame, arms folded, blank expression, staring at me. I smiled at him and he motioned his head in the direction of the bathroom. I walked forward and went into the bathroom. The tub was full, with bubbles on top. There was only candlelight in the room. There were two red towels sitting at the edge of the tub, with massage oil on top. When I turned around, he wasn’t there. I walked back into his room and he was sitting on the edge of the bed looking at the wall. I walked over to him and grabbed his shoulders, he looked up and before he could say a word I began to kiss him. It started out soft, then harder, then more passionate. He kicked his shoes off and I slipped his jacket off. I stepped out of my shoes as he pushed me in the direction of the bathroom. His hands were tight on my back, but then slowly, as if to tease me, he started pulling down the zipper of the dress. In one motion, it fell on the ground.
We were standing in the middle of the bathroom when I began to undo the buttons on his shirt. It was hard to do when I was fully engulfed in his lips. I broke away with a giggle and finished, I ripped it off and looked up at him. His lips were red, and his face was flushed, he looked at me like I’ve never seen him look at me before. He pulled off my bra and I pulled down his pants. He lifted me up and pulled off my thong, he flung it off his hand and chuckled into another heated kiss. He placed me into the tub, and climbed in.
When he sat down in front of me, I leaped on top him and began biting and sucking his neck. His hands were roaming and drifted over my breasts. He pinched my nipples causing me to moan. I bit him a little harder than needed to leave a mark and then it was his turn to moan. His fingers traced down towards my entrance and with a quick move he had me straddled against him with two fingers in me. He began pumping slowly, teasing me, and when I let out a soft whimper he began going faster and faster. My body went limp and I grabbed onto his chest for some support as an orgasm ripped through my system.
When I regained my composure and found his dick, at attention and grabbed it. I traced up and down his shaft watching him look at me with anticipation. I rolled him over so he was on my back and slowly lowered myself onto him. After moving up and down slowly, enjoying his feel inside me, he lost control and flipped me on my back. Water was splashing over the side of the tub as he slapped his body against mine. I called out his name and he pushed himself further and further until he stopped and started panting.
I started to kiss him and moved over towards the towels, I grabbed the massage oil and turned to him. I put some on my hands and reached to his shoulders. He sighed as I massaged his strong shoulders, then down to his back, and then back up to his neck. I kissed the back of his neck down to his shoulder, and he turned towards me. He smiled, like he was satisfied, and his lips found mine.
After a few minutes of kissing him, he stood up and grabbed the towel; he put it over my shoulders and dried me off. It’s funny how he thought that I was done. I traced his abs and looked up at him like I was an innocent angel. Then I grabbed his hand and ran down the hall to the bed. He stood there looking at me like I was crazy. I pushed him onto the bed and laughed. He laughed too. I jumped on top of him and started sucking my way around his body.
He got tired of the teasing, and reentered me. He went slow, then fast, then slow again. He took his hand off my hip and gently started rolling my clit between his fingers. By this time I was panting like a dog and I could feel my thighs quivering beneath him. I put my forehead on his shoulder, as to steady myself, and then it happened again. I saw stars, couldn’t breathe, and felt a tingle in my spine. He pulled out of me and then I decided to give him one last round.
I moved down to his hips and took his cock in my mouth. I rolled it around, stroked it with my tongue, and carefully and softly nibbled. I stroked the sensitive patch of skin on his balls and with a hard suck and a twist of my tongue, his eyes fluttered shut, and my mouth was filled. I smiled up at him, and then stood up and went to his dresser. It was a little hard to walk after I had just had the most mind-blowing sex of my life, but I managed. I grabbed a t-shirt, boxers, and pants for Sidney and threw them to him. I took out a t-shirt and pants too and put them on.
“Now I don’t know about you” I said, “But I want my present.” I said it in the most little kid voice I could manage. He stood up and walked over to me. He kissed my forehead and hugged me tight. “Whatever you want” he said into my hair, “I’ll give you whatever you want.”
We sat at a table with my whole family. We made conversation with different players and their families. It was like any other party I’ve been to. And we’ve all been to parties where nothing really special happens. The special parts happened after the party.
******
We got in the car, and he leaned over and kissed me on the cheek. “What was that for?” I asked him, blushing a bit. “For being the perfect date” he said as he smoothed out his jacket. I ruined his smoothing by cuddling up next to him. I was getting more and more excited as we got closer to the house. In about 45 minutes we arrived back home. Sidney smiled as he got out of the car… it wasn’t a normal smile, it was his devilish smile. I knew something was about to happen.
We got into the foyer and he covered my eyes. “Sid I’m going to fall” I said as I started walking to where he was pushing me. He was silent. We were at the stairs; he took one hand off my eyes and put it on the rail. I giggled as I made my way up the stairs. His door was open, and he took his hands off my eyes. I opened them, and his room was lit by the fire in the fireplace. There were deep red rose petals on the floor, leading to the bed, and to the bathroom. It smelled like cinnamon, and gingerbread.
I turned around to look at him, and he was standing against the door frame, arms folded, blank expression, staring at me. I smiled at him and he motioned his head in the direction of the bathroom. I walked forward and went into the bathroom. The tub was full, with bubbles on top. There was only candlelight in the room. There were two red towels sitting at the edge of the tub, with massage oil on top. When I turned around, he wasn’t there. I walked back into his room and he was sitting on the edge of the bed looking at the wall. I walked over to him and grabbed his shoulders, he looked up and before he could say a word I began to kiss him. It started out soft, then harder, then more passionate. He kicked his shoes off and I slipped his jacket off. I stepped out of my shoes as he pushed me in the direction of the bathroom. His hands were tight on my back, but then slowly, as if to tease me, he started pulling down the zipper of the dress. In one motion, it fell on the ground.
We were standing in the middle of the bathroom when I began to undo the buttons on his shirt. It was hard to do when I was fully engulfed in his lips. I broke away with a giggle and finished, I ripped it off and looked up at him. His lips were red, and his face was flushed, he looked at me like I’ve never seen him look at me before. He pulled off my bra and I pulled down his pants. He lifted me up and pulled off my thong, he flung it off his hand and chuckled into another heated kiss. He placed me into the tub, and climbed in.
When he sat down in front of me, I leaped on top him and began biting and sucking his neck. His hands were roaming and drifted over my breasts. He pinched my nipples causing me to moan. I bit him a little harder than needed to leave a mark and then it was his turn to moan. His fingers traced down towards my entrance and with a quick move he had me straddled against him with two fingers in me. He began pumping slowly, teasing me, and when I let out a soft whimper he began going faster and faster. My body went limp and I grabbed onto his chest for some support as an orgasm ripped through my system.
When I regained my composure and found his dick, at attention and grabbed it. I traced up and down his shaft watching him look at me with anticipation. I rolled him over so he was on my back and slowly lowered myself onto him. After moving up and down slowly, enjoying his feel inside me, he lost control and flipped me on my back. Water was splashing over the side of the tub as he slapped his body against mine. I called out his name and he pushed himself further and further until he stopped and started panting.
I started to kiss him and moved over towards the towels, I grabbed the massage oil and turned to him. I put some on my hands and reached to his shoulders. He sighed as I massaged his strong shoulders, then down to his back, and then back up to his neck. I kissed the back of his neck down to his shoulder, and he turned towards me. He smiled, like he was satisfied, and his lips found mine.
After a few minutes of kissing him, he stood up and grabbed the towel; he put it over my shoulders and dried me off. It’s funny how he thought that I was done. I traced his abs and looked up at him like I was an innocent angel. Then I grabbed his hand and ran down the hall to the bed. He stood there looking at me like I was crazy. I pushed him onto the bed and laughed. He laughed too. I jumped on top of him and started sucking my way around his body.
He got tired of the teasing, and reentered me. He went slow, then fast, then slow again. He took his hand off my hip and gently started rolling my clit between his fingers. By this time I was panting like a dog and I could feel my thighs quivering beneath him. I put my forehead on his shoulder, as to steady myself, and then it happened again. I saw stars, couldn’t breathe, and felt a tingle in my spine. He pulled out of me and then I decided to give him one last round.
I moved down to his hips and took his cock in my mouth. I rolled it around, stroked it with my tongue, and carefully and softly nibbled. I stroked the sensitive patch of skin on his balls and with a hard suck and a twist of my tongue, his eyes fluttered shut, and my mouth was filled. I smiled up at him, and then stood up and went to his dresser. It was a little hard to walk after I had just had the most mind-blowing sex of my life, but I managed. I grabbed a t-shirt, boxers, and pants for Sidney and threw them to him. I took out a t-shirt and pants too and put them on.
“Now I don’t know about you” I said, “But I want my present.” I said it in the most little kid voice I could manage. He stood up and walked over to me. He kissed my forehead and hugged me tight. “Whatever you want” he said into my hair, “I’ll give you whatever you want.”
Friday, June 6, 2008
Letting Love In-Ch27
Chapter 27:
I felt him wince when Gram had spoken. I pulled away and looked at him. “Uh, um, Gram this is…” “I’m Sidney Crosby” he said, calmly. “You mean, hockey all-star Sidney Crosby?” she asked, not believe him. It was cute how she forgot things most of the time. “Yes” he said. “Well, welcome to the family” she said taking a hug from him. “I’m Kay’s grandmother, but you can call me Lorraine” she said. “Now let’s get some chow” she said turning on her heel and walking out towards the kitchen.
I breathed a sigh of relief. Gram definitely did not like the last boy she caught me kissing. Thank god she approved of Sidney. I started to walk and follow her into the kitchen, when I felt Sidney’s hand on my lower back. I smiled up at him as he put his arm around me, then he kissed me on the forehead. I leaned my head on his shoulder for a brief moment, and then we continued walking. We were getting to the point, where we could say nothing to each other, but know exactly what we were thinking. I was thinking that I really wanted a replay of the other night after the game. I knew he had something planned, but I had a whole game of my own.
*****
After eating a late lunch with my family, it was time to get ready for the party. I went up to my bathroom, and turned on the radio. I got into the shower, and sang the whole time. I got out and blow-dried and straightened my hair. Then I went into my room to get my bra and underwear. I walked over to my dresser, and on top of my thong was a blue box. I opened it and read the note:
For you. Surprise #1
P.S. stick to dancing, singing is not your thing.
-Sidney
“He heard me sing? Shit. That is definitely embarrassing” I said, and I opened the box. There was a white gold heart pendant lying inside. I picked it up and looked closer; there were diamonds around the edge of the heart. I turned it over and there was writing on it. It said: You stole mine -87. “This is beautiful” I said while putting it on and looking in the mirror. I finished putting my makeup on, and then I put on my dress. I found diamond studs in my jewelry box, and put them on to match the necklace. I put my shoes on, and grabbed a black poncho style jacket. I took my cell, lip-gloss, mascara, Visa card, and some perfume and put them in a silver clutch. Then I headed downstairs.
My mother was waiting for me, and told me that there were 3 cars bringing us. “Sidney has reserved for you um, own car” she said, eyes narrowing. I suddenly got butterflies in my stomach. “Look what he bought me mom” I said showing her the pendant. “Gorgeous darling, but we must get going. Now go get to the car” she said. “Alright mom, and by the way, this dress is beautiful. So are the shoes. I love them so much. Thank you” I clicked my heels, turned around, and made my way to the car.
I got to the car and opened the door. Sidney was sitting there staring into space, but once he saw me his eyes lit up. “You are beautiful” he said as I slid in next to him. “You are amazing. This necklace is… I don’t even know how to thank you” I said looking down. “You could thank me by not singing” he said with a smirk. I hit him on the arm, and then he pulled me in for a kiss. I could feel him smiling against my lips. His bubble gum pink pieces of heaven were smiling at me. “I know I’m Mario’s niece” I thought to myself, “But I am damn lucky that I have this boy.” “This is for you” he said, taking out a glass of what looked like champagne.
“Sid, I’m only um, 17. And I’m only allowed to have one drink tonight” I said looking at the glasses he was holding. “Now Kay, do you really think I am that irresponsible?” he said, “This is sparkling grape juice, and you can have as much as you want… well in a reasonable amount.” I smiled at him, looking into his chocolate eyes I could tell he meant well. “Why thank you kind sir” I said taking the glass, he mimicked me by saying “You are welcome fair lady.” A few minutes later I asked him what we were doing after the party. “Well, we are coming back here. I know it sounds boring, but you’ll like it” he said. I didn’t doubt him.
We arrived at the party about 20 minutes later. I stepped out of the car into the cold night, and shivered. “Let’s go” he said taking my hand. “Wait” I said, and stopped walking. “What?” he said. “I just wanted you to know, that I’m really grateful for all that you’ve given me so far, but I wanted to tell you that my gift to you isn’t, like, really expensive” I said looking at the asphalt beneath my feet. “Kay, you don’t need to feel obligated to buy me something expensive. I only buy you things because they have a certain meaning, and I know you will like them” he began. “See like this necklace” he said running his hand down the chain to the point of the heart, which was practically down my cleavage, “This shows that you have my heart. And if it just happens to be white gold and diamond, let it be” he smiled and I shivered from his hands making me want him right at that instant.
“Let’s go have a little fun” he said. “Then we can have even more fun after” he winked and smiled his goofy smile, and then we walked into the banquet hall.
I felt him wince when Gram had spoken. I pulled away and looked at him. “Uh, um, Gram this is…” “I’m Sidney Crosby” he said, calmly. “You mean, hockey all-star Sidney Crosby?” she asked, not believe him. It was cute how she forgot things most of the time. “Yes” he said. “Well, welcome to the family” she said taking a hug from him. “I’m Kay’s grandmother, but you can call me Lorraine” she said. “Now let’s get some chow” she said turning on her heel and walking out towards the kitchen.
I breathed a sigh of relief. Gram definitely did not like the last boy she caught me kissing. Thank god she approved of Sidney. I started to walk and follow her into the kitchen, when I felt Sidney’s hand on my lower back. I smiled up at him as he put his arm around me, then he kissed me on the forehead. I leaned my head on his shoulder for a brief moment, and then we continued walking. We were getting to the point, where we could say nothing to each other, but know exactly what we were thinking. I was thinking that I really wanted a replay of the other night after the game. I knew he had something planned, but I had a whole game of my own.
*****
After eating a late lunch with my family, it was time to get ready for the party. I went up to my bathroom, and turned on the radio. I got into the shower, and sang the whole time. I got out and blow-dried and straightened my hair. Then I went into my room to get my bra and underwear. I walked over to my dresser, and on top of my thong was a blue box. I opened it and read the note:
For you. Surprise #1
P.S. stick to dancing, singing is not your thing.
-Sidney
“He heard me sing? Shit. That is definitely embarrassing” I said, and I opened the box. There was a white gold heart pendant lying inside. I picked it up and looked closer; there were diamonds around the edge of the heart. I turned it over and there was writing on it. It said: You stole mine -87. “This is beautiful” I said while putting it on and looking in the mirror. I finished putting my makeup on, and then I put on my dress. I found diamond studs in my jewelry box, and put them on to match the necklace. I put my shoes on, and grabbed a black poncho style jacket. I took my cell, lip-gloss, mascara, Visa card, and some perfume and put them in a silver clutch. Then I headed downstairs.
My mother was waiting for me, and told me that there were 3 cars bringing us. “Sidney has reserved for you um, own car” she said, eyes narrowing. I suddenly got butterflies in my stomach. “Look what he bought me mom” I said showing her the pendant. “Gorgeous darling, but we must get going. Now go get to the car” she said. “Alright mom, and by the way, this dress is beautiful. So are the shoes. I love them so much. Thank you” I clicked my heels, turned around, and made my way to the car.
I got to the car and opened the door. Sidney was sitting there staring into space, but once he saw me his eyes lit up. “You are beautiful” he said as I slid in next to him. “You are amazing. This necklace is… I don’t even know how to thank you” I said looking down. “You could thank me by not singing” he said with a smirk. I hit him on the arm, and then he pulled me in for a kiss. I could feel him smiling against my lips. His bubble gum pink pieces of heaven were smiling at me. “I know I’m Mario’s niece” I thought to myself, “But I am damn lucky that I have this boy.” “This is for you” he said, taking out a glass of what looked like champagne.
“Sid, I’m only um, 17. And I’m only allowed to have one drink tonight” I said looking at the glasses he was holding. “Now Kay, do you really think I am that irresponsible?” he said, “This is sparkling grape juice, and you can have as much as you want… well in a reasonable amount.” I smiled at him, looking into his chocolate eyes I could tell he meant well. “Why thank you kind sir” I said taking the glass, he mimicked me by saying “You are welcome fair lady.” A few minutes later I asked him what we were doing after the party. “Well, we are coming back here. I know it sounds boring, but you’ll like it” he said. I didn’t doubt him.
We arrived at the party about 20 minutes later. I stepped out of the car into the cold night, and shivered. “Let’s go” he said taking my hand. “Wait” I said, and stopped walking. “What?” he said. “I just wanted you to know, that I’m really grateful for all that you’ve given me so far, but I wanted to tell you that my gift to you isn’t, like, really expensive” I said looking at the asphalt beneath my feet. “Kay, you don’t need to feel obligated to buy me something expensive. I only buy you things because they have a certain meaning, and I know you will like them” he began. “See like this necklace” he said running his hand down the chain to the point of the heart, which was practically down my cleavage, “This shows that you have my heart. And if it just happens to be white gold and diamond, let it be” he smiled and I shivered from his hands making me want him right at that instant.
“Let’s go have a little fun” he said. “Then we can have even more fun after” he winked and smiled his goofy smile, and then we walked into the banquet hall.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Letting Love In-Ch26
Chapter 26:
He stretched out next to me, and I told him what my uncle had said about him being in my room. “Well you know what?” he said looking over at me, “What?” I asked him, sort of afraid of the answer. “Nothing can keep me away from you.” I smiled at him and rolled over. I closed my eyes, and concentrated on falling asleep. I felt his arm attach to my waist and he kissed me on the forehead. I snuggled my head under his chin. “Thank you for understanding” I said into his chest. “You’re welcome. And please forgive my attitude from before; I was just a little frustrated that you were making that such a big deal. But now I understand how worried you were.” I kissed his neck, and then slowly fell asleep.
When I woke up around 10:00, Sidney was gone. He had a big day today. First party with the team. I remember mine. I was small, and mostly everyone towered over me. My uncle was younger and stronger. He picked me up and introduced me to everyone. We ate good food, and I fell asleep on a couch in the corner. My mother made my family leave the party, because it was way past my bed time. I was snapped out of that dream by knocking on my door.
“Kay, its Mom” my mother said. “Come in” I answered sleepily. She was carrying a black garment bag. “I bought you this to wear tonight” she said unzipping the bag. She took out a beautiful black v-neck baby-doll knee length dress. The sleeves were long, and under the bust, where it collected, there was a 4 inch section on black lace that was see through underneath. On the bottom of the dress, there was metallic silver lining. I got off the bed and held it up to my reflection in the mirror. “Oh and these looked lonely on the shelf” my mom said handing me a pair of Jimmy Choo silver pumps. “Oh my gosh” I said. I put the dress on my bed and hugged my mom. “Part one of your Christmas present” she said. “Now wash up and come downstairs, it’s time for breakfast.”
I threw my hair up in a bun and put on an ‘87’ sweatshirt. Well at first I thought it was, and then I noticed it was one of Sid’s sweatshirts, it still smelled like him… “He must’ve left it here last night” I said to myself, and I ran down to breakfast. It was only my mother, father, and brother at breakfast. My mother was telling us how to behave for our grandmothers [they were coming for Christmas] “They will only be here three days, so I expect you to not act like a hooligan” she said to my brother. He laughed and then rolled his eyes at her. “Kay, I know you will be well behaved, but don’t bring Sidney into the mix too much while they are here. I know that it is Christmas and everything, but after all they are your family. I nodded while she told me that I was to go pick them up at the airport.
My hair was still in good condition from last night, so I left it down in waves. I put on a pair of jeans, my high black Ugg boots, and a grey sweater. I grabbed my black Northface fleece zip-up and my purse. I headed downstairs, said goodbye to everyone and then went out to the car. There was snow on the ground when I went outside. I looked up and saw that there were clouds in the sky. “White Christmas huh?” I said to Kevin. “Hopefully” he said and shut the door.
I picked up my grandparents. From my dad’s side came Gram; she is a little out of it sometimes and is a little… abnormal. Then there is Pops; he is very quiet, but extremely funny, polite, and I have a really good relationship with him. From my mom’s side came Ammie [Pronounced OM-E] she was very particular, and a little judgmental. Despite those to flaws, she was elegant. She was proud of her children and grandchildren. Lastly, it was Gramps. He is loud, loves to golf, and thinks’ his jokes are funny, but they really aren’t. But I love him anyway.
*********
On the way home from the airport, we talked about the hockey season, how Sid was living with us, about the party that night, and about almost everything else they could fit in. Then I checked my phone quickly.
Inbox: (1 New Message)
From: Sidney
Kay sorry I left last night, didn’t want to wake you or get in trouble. Miss you. See you soon. XOX Sid p.s. can’t wait for tonight!
I smiled to myself until the chatter from my grandmothers snapped me out of my daydream about the present he had gotten me. “How was the conservatory?” Ammie asked. “It was beautiful. I’m thinking about going back there sometime soon” I said, casually of course. “That is wonderful” Gram piped in. “You are such a beautiful dancer, I am glad you didn’t choose to play hockey like your uncle. Way too many bumps and bruises for such a beautiful young lady” Ammie said. “Why thank you and I’m glad I didn’t either. There is way too much hockey talk in the house already” I said.
We arrived home in what seemed like no time. I helped carry in the presents, and set them under the tree. My family was in the kitchen, catching up with my relatives. I bent under the tree, and picked up a small box. It had my name on it. I shook it like a small child would, just for the fun of it. It sounded like a diamond necklace, but I wasn’t that sure.
When I stood up, still facing the tree, everything went black. Someone had put their hands around my eyes. “Now I don’t think it’s good to be going through your gifts” the person said. “You know Sid, it isn’t like you’ve never done it before.” He laughed and I wriggled out of his grasp. “Oh, what’s this?” he said pointing to an ornament on the tree, “Mistletoe” I said. “Well in that case” he started, and then he kissed me softly on the lips. I kissed him back a little harder and smiled. “Who is this?” I heard Gram say loudly. I was still kissing Sidney, and I shut my eyes tight.
He stretched out next to me, and I told him what my uncle had said about him being in my room. “Well you know what?” he said looking over at me, “What?” I asked him, sort of afraid of the answer. “Nothing can keep me away from you.” I smiled at him and rolled over. I closed my eyes, and concentrated on falling asleep. I felt his arm attach to my waist and he kissed me on the forehead. I snuggled my head under his chin. “Thank you for understanding” I said into his chest. “You’re welcome. And please forgive my attitude from before; I was just a little frustrated that you were making that such a big deal. But now I understand how worried you were.” I kissed his neck, and then slowly fell asleep.
When I woke up around 10:00, Sidney was gone. He had a big day today. First party with the team. I remember mine. I was small, and mostly everyone towered over me. My uncle was younger and stronger. He picked me up and introduced me to everyone. We ate good food, and I fell asleep on a couch in the corner. My mother made my family leave the party, because it was way past my bed time. I was snapped out of that dream by knocking on my door.
“Kay, its Mom” my mother said. “Come in” I answered sleepily. She was carrying a black garment bag. “I bought you this to wear tonight” she said unzipping the bag. She took out a beautiful black v-neck baby-doll knee length dress. The sleeves were long, and under the bust, where it collected, there was a 4 inch section on black lace that was see through underneath. On the bottom of the dress, there was metallic silver lining. I got off the bed and held it up to my reflection in the mirror. “Oh and these looked lonely on the shelf” my mom said handing me a pair of Jimmy Choo silver pumps. “Oh my gosh” I said. I put the dress on my bed and hugged my mom. “Part one of your Christmas present” she said. “Now wash up and come downstairs, it’s time for breakfast.”
I threw my hair up in a bun and put on an ‘87’ sweatshirt. Well at first I thought it was, and then I noticed it was one of Sid’s sweatshirts, it still smelled like him… “He must’ve left it here last night” I said to myself, and I ran down to breakfast. It was only my mother, father, and brother at breakfast. My mother was telling us how to behave for our grandmothers [they were coming for Christmas] “They will only be here three days, so I expect you to not act like a hooligan” she said to my brother. He laughed and then rolled his eyes at her. “Kay, I know you will be well behaved, but don’t bring Sidney into the mix too much while they are here. I know that it is Christmas and everything, but after all they are your family. I nodded while she told me that I was to go pick them up at the airport.
My hair was still in good condition from last night, so I left it down in waves. I put on a pair of jeans, my high black Ugg boots, and a grey sweater. I grabbed my black Northface fleece zip-up and my purse. I headed downstairs, said goodbye to everyone and then went out to the car. There was snow on the ground when I went outside. I looked up and saw that there were clouds in the sky. “White Christmas huh?” I said to Kevin. “Hopefully” he said and shut the door.
I picked up my grandparents. From my dad’s side came Gram; she is a little out of it sometimes and is a little… abnormal. Then there is Pops; he is very quiet, but extremely funny, polite, and I have a really good relationship with him. From my mom’s side came Ammie [Pronounced OM-E] she was very particular, and a little judgmental. Despite those to flaws, she was elegant. She was proud of her children and grandchildren. Lastly, it was Gramps. He is loud, loves to golf, and thinks’ his jokes are funny, but they really aren’t. But I love him anyway.
*********
On the way home from the airport, we talked about the hockey season, how Sid was living with us, about the party that night, and about almost everything else they could fit in. Then I checked my phone quickly.
Inbox: (1 New Message)
From: Sidney
Kay sorry I left last night, didn’t want to wake you or get in trouble. Miss you. See you soon. XOX Sid p.s. can’t wait for tonight!
I smiled to myself until the chatter from my grandmothers snapped me out of my daydream about the present he had gotten me. “How was the conservatory?” Ammie asked. “It was beautiful. I’m thinking about going back there sometime soon” I said, casually of course. “That is wonderful” Gram piped in. “You are such a beautiful dancer, I am glad you didn’t choose to play hockey like your uncle. Way too many bumps and bruises for such a beautiful young lady” Ammie said. “Why thank you and I’m glad I didn’t either. There is way too much hockey talk in the house already” I said.
We arrived home in what seemed like no time. I helped carry in the presents, and set them under the tree. My family was in the kitchen, catching up with my relatives. I bent under the tree, and picked up a small box. It had my name on it. I shook it like a small child would, just for the fun of it. It sounded like a diamond necklace, but I wasn’t that sure.
When I stood up, still facing the tree, everything went black. Someone had put their hands around my eyes. “Now I don’t think it’s good to be going through your gifts” the person said. “You know Sid, it isn’t like you’ve never done it before.” He laughed and I wriggled out of his grasp. “Oh, what’s this?” he said pointing to an ornament on the tree, “Mistletoe” I said. “Well in that case” he started, and then he kissed me softly on the lips. I kissed him back a little harder and smiled. “Who is this?” I heard Gram say loudly. I was still kissing Sidney, and I shut my eyes tight.
Letting Love In-Ch25
Chapter 25:
I put on a pair of capri leggings, with shorts over them and one of the ‘87’ t-shirts Sidney had given me. I grabbed a pair of ballet shoes and went to our basement. I walked through the playroom and across the hall and went into my room. My mom had a room reserved for me. There was a spring floor, and mirrors all around. This space was just for me to practice dancing. After stretching, I put on the song Here Comes the Sun, and started the combination. I was spinning and stretching all over the place. The next track was Sophisticated Lady by Mya, and I started that combination. I was in the middle of a turn sequence when I heard whistling. I turned around to see Sidney standing there with a big smile on his face.
“I could hear the music from upstairs” he said laughing. “Really?” I asked, “No, Amanda told me you went down here.” I sat down on the ground out of breath, and he started coming closer to me. I held out my hand; “No street shoes on this floor”, he took his shoes off and sat down next to me. He told me about brunch and how his parents hounded him with all these questions about me. “I finally had to ask my mom about her gardening plans for this summer just to get her to shut up” he said. I laughed really hard at that and when I finally controlled myself I looked back at him. He had a look of worry on his face.
“They want to have dinner with us tonight. Us, as in the whole family” he said, looking at the floor. I immediately felt bad, “Oh Sid, don’t worry. I can handle it, everything will be fine. I’m sure they will love me, everyone does” I said jokingly. “Anyways, I do get you all to myself tomorrow” I said with a devilish grin. “Very true” he said and leaned over and kissed me on the lips. He moved his knee and accidentally hit me in the side, right where I am most ticklish. I broke away from him and started laughing. When he realized that I was ticklish there, it was no mercy.
After a few minutes, he let me go. I got up off the floor and took his hand. “Come on, it’s time for a nap.” We walked up to my room and I pulled the shades to block out the afternoon sun, it was around 3:30, so the light was directly in my room. I hopped into bed next to Sidney, and laid my head on his chest. His steady heartbeat lulled me to sleep quickly.
********
We woke up around 5:00 and I told him he had to go get ready for the night. He argued with me when I said I had to take a shower. “Come on, let me come with you” he said taking steps towards me. “Sidney, no” I said. Don’t get me wrong, I wanted him, but not now. “I just have to wash up quick and get myself to look respectable. I don’t want to make a bad impression. This is very important, I don’t want your parents to think of me as some strawberry blonde bimbo” I said, starting to decide what I should wear. “You know what Kay?” he said backing up, “You need to relax, it’s just my parents” he said, turned around and slammed the door. I sat there on my bed for a few seconds, wondering what just happened. “I think this is our first argument” I said to myself. I shook my head and got up to take a shower.
************
When I heard the car door slam, and the door open I made my way downstairs. I was wearing black skinny leg pants, with a long sleeved white prairie style flowing shirt tucked in. I had on white Marc Jacobs heels, and my hair was slightly wavy. I walked down the stairs, adjusting my gold tiffany necklace and preparing myself for Sidney’s anger and the questions that I would be asked.
Sidney was walking by the staircase and looked up at me. When my gaze caught his, he turned his head away. He stood at the bottom of the stairs waiting for me. I got to the bottom and I stood looking up at him for a moment, he was looking into the living room, I could see that he was tense. I reached up and put my hand on his cheek; his jaw was clenched, but then softened to my touch. He looked down at me, and in a voice that was barely audible, I said “I’m sorry.” He nodded and grumbled an “I understand” then I stood on my toes and gave him a light kiss on the cheek. When I turned around to start walking towards the kitchen, I felt his hand on my lower back. It was a sign that everything would go well.
When we sat down to dinner, I took a seat next to Sidney across from his mother. I tried to eat as ladylike as I could. Sidney noticed this when I actually put my napkin on my lap. He shot me a grin and I just smiled back. “So how long have you been staying here?” Mrs. Crosby asked. “I’ve been here since I was in elementary school” I said. “How long are you planning to stay?” she asked, her gaze becoming narrow. “Well, at this point, I am not sure” I said. I hadn’t really gotten around to saying anything about the scholarship with the conservatory just yet. “Ah” she said. She asked me how familiar I was with hockey, and we talked about that. Then she questioned my schooling, and then my social status. “Well, I have a few close friends, many acquaintances.” “So not many people know about you and Sid?” Mr. Crosby asked. “Actually, no” I said. “Good” he answered quickly, and I could feel Sidney jump at that remark.
I put my hand on his knee to reassure him that I was alright. Dinner was finished, and we went into the living room and continued to talk. I am very glad that my mother and father get along with these people. Around 9:00, Sidney told his parents that it was time for them to catch their flight. I hugged both Mr. and Mrs. Crosby and told them to have a merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Sidney informed me that he could be taking the ride to the airport with his parents. “I’ll see you later” he whispered into my ear before he walked out the door.
I went up to my room, changed into some pajamas and turned on the TV. I thought about the night, it had gone well. But I was super excited for tomorrow night, the team Christmas party, and most of all my surprise from Sidney. I watched a movie for about an hour, and then my door opened. I looked over to see Sidney in pajamas looking at me with kind eyes. He walked over to the bed and sat down.
I put on a pair of capri leggings, with shorts over them and one of the ‘87’ t-shirts Sidney had given me. I grabbed a pair of ballet shoes and went to our basement. I walked through the playroom and across the hall and went into my room. My mom had a room reserved for me. There was a spring floor, and mirrors all around. This space was just for me to practice dancing. After stretching, I put on the song Here Comes the Sun, and started the combination. I was spinning and stretching all over the place. The next track was Sophisticated Lady by Mya, and I started that combination. I was in the middle of a turn sequence when I heard whistling. I turned around to see Sidney standing there with a big smile on his face.
“I could hear the music from upstairs” he said laughing. “Really?” I asked, “No, Amanda told me you went down here.” I sat down on the ground out of breath, and he started coming closer to me. I held out my hand; “No street shoes on this floor”, he took his shoes off and sat down next to me. He told me about brunch and how his parents hounded him with all these questions about me. “I finally had to ask my mom about her gardening plans for this summer just to get her to shut up” he said. I laughed really hard at that and when I finally controlled myself I looked back at him. He had a look of worry on his face.
“They want to have dinner with us tonight. Us, as in the whole family” he said, looking at the floor. I immediately felt bad, “Oh Sid, don’t worry. I can handle it, everything will be fine. I’m sure they will love me, everyone does” I said jokingly. “Anyways, I do get you all to myself tomorrow” I said with a devilish grin. “Very true” he said and leaned over and kissed me on the lips. He moved his knee and accidentally hit me in the side, right where I am most ticklish. I broke away from him and started laughing. When he realized that I was ticklish there, it was no mercy.
After a few minutes, he let me go. I got up off the floor and took his hand. “Come on, it’s time for a nap.” We walked up to my room and I pulled the shades to block out the afternoon sun, it was around 3:30, so the light was directly in my room. I hopped into bed next to Sidney, and laid my head on his chest. His steady heartbeat lulled me to sleep quickly.
********
We woke up around 5:00 and I told him he had to go get ready for the night. He argued with me when I said I had to take a shower. “Come on, let me come with you” he said taking steps towards me. “Sidney, no” I said. Don’t get me wrong, I wanted him, but not now. “I just have to wash up quick and get myself to look respectable. I don’t want to make a bad impression. This is very important, I don’t want your parents to think of me as some strawberry blonde bimbo” I said, starting to decide what I should wear. “You know what Kay?” he said backing up, “You need to relax, it’s just my parents” he said, turned around and slammed the door. I sat there on my bed for a few seconds, wondering what just happened. “I think this is our first argument” I said to myself. I shook my head and got up to take a shower.
************
When I heard the car door slam, and the door open I made my way downstairs. I was wearing black skinny leg pants, with a long sleeved white prairie style flowing shirt tucked in. I had on white Marc Jacobs heels, and my hair was slightly wavy. I walked down the stairs, adjusting my gold tiffany necklace and preparing myself for Sidney’s anger and the questions that I would be asked.
Sidney was walking by the staircase and looked up at me. When my gaze caught his, he turned his head away. He stood at the bottom of the stairs waiting for me. I got to the bottom and I stood looking up at him for a moment, he was looking into the living room, I could see that he was tense. I reached up and put my hand on his cheek; his jaw was clenched, but then softened to my touch. He looked down at me, and in a voice that was barely audible, I said “I’m sorry.” He nodded and grumbled an “I understand” then I stood on my toes and gave him a light kiss on the cheek. When I turned around to start walking towards the kitchen, I felt his hand on my lower back. It was a sign that everything would go well.
When we sat down to dinner, I took a seat next to Sidney across from his mother. I tried to eat as ladylike as I could. Sidney noticed this when I actually put my napkin on my lap. He shot me a grin and I just smiled back. “So how long have you been staying here?” Mrs. Crosby asked. “I’ve been here since I was in elementary school” I said. “How long are you planning to stay?” she asked, her gaze becoming narrow. “Well, at this point, I am not sure” I said. I hadn’t really gotten around to saying anything about the scholarship with the conservatory just yet. “Ah” she said. She asked me how familiar I was with hockey, and we talked about that. Then she questioned my schooling, and then my social status. “Well, I have a few close friends, many acquaintances.” “So not many people know about you and Sid?” Mr. Crosby asked. “Actually, no” I said. “Good” he answered quickly, and I could feel Sidney jump at that remark.
I put my hand on his knee to reassure him that I was alright. Dinner was finished, and we went into the living room and continued to talk. I am very glad that my mother and father get along with these people. Around 9:00, Sidney told his parents that it was time for them to catch their flight. I hugged both Mr. and Mrs. Crosby and told them to have a merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Sidney informed me that he could be taking the ride to the airport with his parents. “I’ll see you later” he whispered into my ear before he walked out the door.
I went up to my room, changed into some pajamas and turned on the TV. I thought about the night, it had gone well. But I was super excited for tomorrow night, the team Christmas party, and most of all my surprise from Sidney. I watched a movie for about an hour, and then my door opened. I looked over to see Sidney in pajamas looking at me with kind eyes. He walked over to the bed and sat down.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Letting Love In-Ch24
Chapter 24:
I was shocked, completely and utterly shocked. I stood there like a vegetable and said nothing. “Kay, it is very nice to meet you. Sidney has told us very good things about you.” “Uh, um, oh, oh, it’s nice to meet you too” I said realizing this wasn’t a joke. I shook both of their hands and put on my best smile. As Sidney got ready to leave, I talked to his mother and father about my background. “And how old are you?” Mr. Crosby said, “I’m 17” I said. In what seemed like forever, Sidney finally finished getting ready to leave. Mr. and Mrs. Crosby walked in front of us down the runway to the exit. “Are they staying with you?” I asked quietly, “Nope, they have a hotel… we just have to drop them off.” He placed his hand on the small of my back, and urged me to walk forward.
“How long are you staying in Pittsburgh?” I asked the Crosby’s when we were settled into the car. “Only tomorrow night” Mrs. Crosby said, “We have to get back home to Taylor.” After a few minutes of listening Sidney talk to his parents, we arrived at the hotel. Mrs. Crosby got out of the car and waited for her husband. “We will be seeing you for brunch tomorrow” she said, and then slammed the door.
“I am so sorry to put that on you like that” Sidney said as soon as the door was closed. “They totally surprised me. I didn’t even know they were coming until they showed up in the locker room. I almost fainted” he said, looking sincerely sorry. I was still a little mad for not having a warning; but of course, I gave in to the puppy dog face and started laughing. “Don’t worry about it” I said, returning my gaze to the floor. Then I felt his hand on my knee, and he moved over closer to me. He picked up my chin in his hands. “All that matters right now is that I have a hot date for the team Christmas party, and that I have all of the holiday to share with her.” “And who might this hot date be?” I asked, knowing the answer. “You” he said, and then he kissed me. “I’d be honored to go with you” I said, mocking him. He laughed at me, and kissed my forehead, then pulled me into his arms.
We arrived back home about 20 minutes later. Sidney informed me that he would be going to brunch tomorrow with his mother and father. I told him I had some last minute shopping to do. He said goodnight, and kissed me. Then he disappeared down the hallway to his wing. I made my way to my room, put on one of Sidney’s shirts and some pants and quickly fell asleep.
*********
After I had gotten up, ate breakfast and taken my shower, I got a text message from Sidney.
Inbox (1 New Message)
From: Sidney
Kay- Don’t make any big plans for after the party tomorrow night. I have a surprise for you. See you later tonight. XOX Sid
I smiled to myself. What could he possibly do to make me even happier? I looked over at my closet, and saw his present. [I got in on game day]I really hope that he likes it. After all, tomorrow is Christmas Eve, but I think I’m going to give one present to him tomorrow night, and one Christmas morning just to keep up tradition.
Amanda called me downstairs and told me that my mother wanted me to put the finishing ornaments on the tree. I hung up green, red, and clear hand-blown glass spheres and added some candy canes. Then I tried to put the star on top, but my 5’2 frame couldn’t stretch that much. “Need some help?” I turned around and my Uncle Mario was standing there with a step ladder. “Thank you” I said with a smile. After I put it on and made sure it was straight, he helped me down and we sat on the couches opposite from each other. We talked about hockey for a while, and then he came out with this.
“I wanted to talk to you about Sidney.” I got a nervous feeling in my stomach and my mouth went dry. “Um, what about?” I asked, trying to keep calm. “Well I know that he thinks very fondly of you, as you do to him. He came to me the other night, and made sure it was alright that he take you out. As you know, I allowed him to because I trust both him and you. I just wanted to let you know some things.” “Alright” I said, adjusting my position. “First off, on game nights, I know you like to come home with him and talk about the game, so your curfew will depend on when I am done with my interviews. Normally though, it will be around 12:30. Second, you are not allowed to spend the night in his room, nor he in yours.” “Shit” I thought to myself, now I’m going to have to sneak around even more. “And third, you must not inform the media of any relationship. I know you know that, but I’m saying this to protect both of you.” “Alright, I understand” I said. My aunt called from across the hall, she needed him to lift something heavy. He laughed and then stood up. He gave me a hug and said “Even though he is my teammate, if he hurts you, he will regret it.” He squeezed my shoulders and disappeared down the hallway.
“Well at least he is allowing us to see each other” I said to myself. Then I decided I should go practice my dance combinations. No matter how much I wanted to stay in Pittsburgh, I was offered a scholarship to the conservatory, and I was sure that the letter would be arriving to our house soon.
I was shocked, completely and utterly shocked. I stood there like a vegetable and said nothing. “Kay, it is very nice to meet you. Sidney has told us very good things about you.” “Uh, um, oh, oh, it’s nice to meet you too” I said realizing this wasn’t a joke. I shook both of their hands and put on my best smile. As Sidney got ready to leave, I talked to his mother and father about my background. “And how old are you?” Mr. Crosby said, “I’m 17” I said. In what seemed like forever, Sidney finally finished getting ready to leave. Mr. and Mrs. Crosby walked in front of us down the runway to the exit. “Are they staying with you?” I asked quietly, “Nope, they have a hotel… we just have to drop them off.” He placed his hand on the small of my back, and urged me to walk forward.
“How long are you staying in Pittsburgh?” I asked the Crosby’s when we were settled into the car. “Only tomorrow night” Mrs. Crosby said, “We have to get back home to Taylor.” After a few minutes of listening Sidney talk to his parents, we arrived at the hotel. Mrs. Crosby got out of the car and waited for her husband. “We will be seeing you for brunch tomorrow” she said, and then slammed the door.
“I am so sorry to put that on you like that” Sidney said as soon as the door was closed. “They totally surprised me. I didn’t even know they were coming until they showed up in the locker room. I almost fainted” he said, looking sincerely sorry. I was still a little mad for not having a warning; but of course, I gave in to the puppy dog face and started laughing. “Don’t worry about it” I said, returning my gaze to the floor. Then I felt his hand on my knee, and he moved over closer to me. He picked up my chin in his hands. “All that matters right now is that I have a hot date for the team Christmas party, and that I have all of the holiday to share with her.” “And who might this hot date be?” I asked, knowing the answer. “You” he said, and then he kissed me. “I’d be honored to go with you” I said, mocking him. He laughed at me, and kissed my forehead, then pulled me into his arms.
We arrived back home about 20 minutes later. Sidney informed me that he would be going to brunch tomorrow with his mother and father. I told him I had some last minute shopping to do. He said goodnight, and kissed me. Then he disappeared down the hallway to his wing. I made my way to my room, put on one of Sidney’s shirts and some pants and quickly fell asleep.
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After I had gotten up, ate breakfast and taken my shower, I got a text message from Sidney.
Inbox (1 New Message)
From: Sidney
Kay- Don’t make any big plans for after the party tomorrow night. I have a surprise for you. See you later tonight. XOX Sid
I smiled to myself. What could he possibly do to make me even happier? I looked over at my closet, and saw his present. [I got in on game day]I really hope that he likes it. After all, tomorrow is Christmas Eve, but I think I’m going to give one present to him tomorrow night, and one Christmas morning just to keep up tradition.
Amanda called me downstairs and told me that my mother wanted me to put the finishing ornaments on the tree. I hung up green, red, and clear hand-blown glass spheres and added some candy canes. Then I tried to put the star on top, but my 5’2 frame couldn’t stretch that much. “Need some help?” I turned around and my Uncle Mario was standing there with a step ladder. “Thank you” I said with a smile. After I put it on and made sure it was straight, he helped me down and we sat on the couches opposite from each other. We talked about hockey for a while, and then he came out with this.
“I wanted to talk to you about Sidney.” I got a nervous feeling in my stomach and my mouth went dry. “Um, what about?” I asked, trying to keep calm. “Well I know that he thinks very fondly of you, as you do to him. He came to me the other night, and made sure it was alright that he take you out. As you know, I allowed him to because I trust both him and you. I just wanted to let you know some things.” “Alright” I said, adjusting my position. “First off, on game nights, I know you like to come home with him and talk about the game, so your curfew will depend on when I am done with my interviews. Normally though, it will be around 12:30. Second, you are not allowed to spend the night in his room, nor he in yours.” “Shit” I thought to myself, now I’m going to have to sneak around even more. “And third, you must not inform the media of any relationship. I know you know that, but I’m saying this to protect both of you.” “Alright, I understand” I said. My aunt called from across the hall, she needed him to lift something heavy. He laughed and then stood up. He gave me a hug and said “Even though he is my teammate, if he hurts you, he will regret it.” He squeezed my shoulders and disappeared down the hallway.
“Well at least he is allowing us to see each other” I said to myself. Then I decided I should go practice my dance combinations. No matter how much I wanted to stay in Pittsburgh, I was offered a scholarship to the conservatory, and I was sure that the letter would be arriving to our house soon.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Letting Love In-Ch23
Chapter23:
I woke up a little before 6:30, it was Tuesday; game day. Sidney had to be out of the house by 8:00 for morning skate. He was still sleeping when I looked up at him. I put my head on his chest and listened to his heart beat. It was steady, and relaxing. I outlined his abs with the pad of my thumb. Everywhere I touched, I hit solid muscle. To mostly everyone, he was Sidney Crosby: The Superstar NHLer, but to me he was Sidney Crosby: Loving Teddy Bear. After I was done admiring my view I looked up at him again. I sat up and whispered in his ear. “Sidney, it’s time to get up.” “Nope” he said, and turned his head away from me. I shook him a little bit and his eyes opened again. “Come on sleepy head” I said, kissing him on the cheek.
I got up and turned the TV on, and then I went to the bathroom. When I came back Sidney was still laying there under the sheets, sleeping. “Plan B” I said to myself. I picked up a grey ‘87’ sweatshirt and put it on, and walked over to the bed. I put one knee on his right side, and swung the other one around the left and sat on his thighs. I put my hands on his shoulders and started to shake him again. “Get up, get up, get up, get up” I said, laughing at myself. When he opened his eyes, I saw an angry expression on his face. “I’m uh, sorry?” I said sliding off him. “Oh yeah, you’re going to be sorry” he said, now smiling. He sat up and grabbed my waist and started to tickle me, until it was to the point where I could hardly breathe. He finally stopped and then kissed me hard. “I’ll be back here for my nap around 2:00, but I probably won’t see you. So I’ll see you at the game tonight” he said. “Ok” I said back, then I sat up. He kissed me once more, and left the room.
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They won the game again. Everyone was happy and talkative in the dressing rooms. I stood to the side and just watch Sidney do his little media conferences. I could tell he was tired; of course he had a long day. When he was done with the last reporter, he looked over at me, then the showers, then back at me and smiled. I laughed a little and shook my head ’no’. He frowned a bit, but then smiled again. He mouthed ‘20’ minutes to me, and disappeared somewhere. The locker room quickly emptied, everyone was catching planes home. There was only 2 days left until Christmas, and the boys didn’t have a game until the 28th.
My uncle was the last one to leave besides Sidney. “I’ll see you at home Kay” he said, sounding very tired, and he left the room. I was all alone for another 2 minutes, and then I heard Sidney talking to some people, and then he came around the corner with a man and a woman.
“Mom, Dad, this is Kay. She is Mario’s niece and my really good friend” he said. “Kay, these are my parents.”
*****Sorry for the short chapter.. enjoy!
I woke up a little before 6:30, it was Tuesday; game day. Sidney had to be out of the house by 8:00 for morning skate. He was still sleeping when I looked up at him. I put my head on his chest and listened to his heart beat. It was steady, and relaxing. I outlined his abs with the pad of my thumb. Everywhere I touched, I hit solid muscle. To mostly everyone, he was Sidney Crosby: The Superstar NHLer, but to me he was Sidney Crosby: Loving Teddy Bear. After I was done admiring my view I looked up at him again. I sat up and whispered in his ear. “Sidney, it’s time to get up.” “Nope” he said, and turned his head away from me. I shook him a little bit and his eyes opened again. “Come on sleepy head” I said, kissing him on the cheek.
I got up and turned the TV on, and then I went to the bathroom. When I came back Sidney was still laying there under the sheets, sleeping. “Plan B” I said to myself. I picked up a grey ‘87’ sweatshirt and put it on, and walked over to the bed. I put one knee on his right side, and swung the other one around the left and sat on his thighs. I put my hands on his shoulders and started to shake him again. “Get up, get up, get up, get up” I said, laughing at myself. When he opened his eyes, I saw an angry expression on his face. “I’m uh, sorry?” I said sliding off him. “Oh yeah, you’re going to be sorry” he said, now smiling. He sat up and grabbed my waist and started to tickle me, until it was to the point where I could hardly breathe. He finally stopped and then kissed me hard. “I’ll be back here for my nap around 2:00, but I probably won’t see you. So I’ll see you at the game tonight” he said. “Ok” I said back, then I sat up. He kissed me once more, and left the room.
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They won the game again. Everyone was happy and talkative in the dressing rooms. I stood to the side and just watch Sidney do his little media conferences. I could tell he was tired; of course he had a long day. When he was done with the last reporter, he looked over at me, then the showers, then back at me and smiled. I laughed a little and shook my head ’no’. He frowned a bit, but then smiled again. He mouthed ‘20’ minutes to me, and disappeared somewhere. The locker room quickly emptied, everyone was catching planes home. There was only 2 days left until Christmas, and the boys didn’t have a game until the 28th.
My uncle was the last one to leave besides Sidney. “I’ll see you at home Kay” he said, sounding very tired, and he left the room. I was all alone for another 2 minutes, and then I heard Sidney talking to some people, and then he came around the corner with a man and a woman.
“Mom, Dad, this is Kay. She is Mario’s niece and my really good friend” he said. “Kay, these are my parents.”
*****Sorry for the short chapter.. enjoy!
Letting Love In-Ch22
Chapter 22:
When we got back home [a little after 11] Kevin immediately went off to his quarters for the night. I stood there for a few moments looking at Sidney. He was looking around, and I could tell he was making sure it was all quiet around us. He looked down at me, and pulled me in for a soft kiss. It lasted for about 5 minutes, and then he broke apart. He cupped my face in his hands and said “If we keep doing that then I’m never going to be able to show you the last surprise of the night.” I followed him down the hallway to his living room and he told me sit. He disappeared down the hallway and came back with a big box wrapped in gold paper. “Open it” he said, and put it on my lap, then went and sat down on the couch across from me.
I opened the box to see clothes in it. I took out the first shirt and looked at it. “Sidney this is so cute!” I said. It was a casual grey shirt with a faded white number 87 on the side. “But what is it for?” I asked. “Well you know I’ve been busy lately with endorsements and stuff” he began, “And I’m working with Reebok on a new clothing line. And these are the women’s prototypes. I designed them for you” he said looking down, like he was embarrassed to say it. “Are you kidding me?” I whisper-screamed. “No” he said with a big smile. “Oh my god, you are the best.” I put the box down and ran over to him. He outstretched his arms for me, and I cuddled into his lap. We sat like that for a while, in silence. He was stroking my hair softly, and then he stopped. I looked up at him and saw that he was fast asleep. I picked up a blanket off the ottoman and covered him with it. I softly kissed his lips, and wished him sweet dreams. I picked up my box, and went to my room. I changed into one of the new shirts and a pair of sweatpants, and went to bed.
I woke up around nine, and decided that today was the day for Christmas shopping. My mom and I got into the car around 10:00 and headed off to the mall. We bought my dad a new set of diamond cufflinks and a matching shirt and tie. We got my aunt a red satin dress that would complement her body type and a David Yurman bracelet. We got Uncle Mario a white gold watch with ‘66’ engraved on the back. We got each of my cousin’s two new Gap outfits. We picked out some huge toy that my brother wanted, also three other things from the Discovery Store and Brookstone. We picked out a new pair of driving gloves and a new blazer for Kevin. We ordered a whole bunch of new kitchen appliances for Amanda and Nancy. While we were at Coach [where the gloves were from] I picked my mom out a matching purse, wallet, and scarf.
‘What are you going to get Sidney?” my mom asked me as we sat down to have lunch at a small bistro a few blocks away from the mall. “I have no idea. Well I have been thinking about some things… but last night he gave me something really amazing.” I said. “What?” she asked. “Well after we ate dinner, he took me to the park and we ate dessert by candlelight, then when he came back he gave me all these clothes from his line and said he designed them for me. And you know mom, that is kind of hard to top” I said, the memory of seeing him smile at my reaction to his surprises. “That isn’t even my present yet” I said looking at my mother. She told me I needed to be clever with whatever it was. We finished our lunch, and I decided I was going to think about the perfect present for Sid tomorrow, and I told her I wanted to go back home.
Besides the wrapping of presents, nothing too interesting happened during the night. I didn’t get a chance to see Sidney because he had to shoot a Gatorade commercial or something. I ate dinner with my family and then went upstairs to go to bed. Around 3:00 a.m., I was awakened by the sound of my door closing. I rolled over to see Sidney standing above me, wearing just his sweatpants. I was too tired to say anything, so I just moved over offering him space to get into bed next to me. He gently picked me up a little, so I could use his chest as the pillow. He pulled the covers over him, and I snuggled into his warm body. He kissed my forehead and I quickly fell back to sleep.
When we got back home [a little after 11] Kevin immediately went off to his quarters for the night. I stood there for a few moments looking at Sidney. He was looking around, and I could tell he was making sure it was all quiet around us. He looked down at me, and pulled me in for a soft kiss. It lasted for about 5 minutes, and then he broke apart. He cupped my face in his hands and said “If we keep doing that then I’m never going to be able to show you the last surprise of the night.” I followed him down the hallway to his living room and he told me sit. He disappeared down the hallway and came back with a big box wrapped in gold paper. “Open it” he said, and put it on my lap, then went and sat down on the couch across from me.
I opened the box to see clothes in it. I took out the first shirt and looked at it. “Sidney this is so cute!” I said. It was a casual grey shirt with a faded white number 87 on the side. “But what is it for?” I asked. “Well you know I’ve been busy lately with endorsements and stuff” he began, “And I’m working with Reebok on a new clothing line. And these are the women’s prototypes. I designed them for you” he said looking down, like he was embarrassed to say it. “Are you kidding me?” I whisper-screamed. “No” he said with a big smile. “Oh my god, you are the best.” I put the box down and ran over to him. He outstretched his arms for me, and I cuddled into his lap. We sat like that for a while, in silence. He was stroking my hair softly, and then he stopped. I looked up at him and saw that he was fast asleep. I picked up a blanket off the ottoman and covered him with it. I softly kissed his lips, and wished him sweet dreams. I picked up my box, and went to my room. I changed into one of the new shirts and a pair of sweatpants, and went to bed.
I woke up around nine, and decided that today was the day for Christmas shopping. My mom and I got into the car around 10:00 and headed off to the mall. We bought my dad a new set of diamond cufflinks and a matching shirt and tie. We got my aunt a red satin dress that would complement her body type and a David Yurman bracelet. We got Uncle Mario a white gold watch with ‘66’ engraved on the back. We got each of my cousin’s two new Gap outfits. We picked out some huge toy that my brother wanted, also three other things from the Discovery Store and Brookstone. We picked out a new pair of driving gloves and a new blazer for Kevin. We ordered a whole bunch of new kitchen appliances for Amanda and Nancy. While we were at Coach [where the gloves were from] I picked my mom out a matching purse, wallet, and scarf.
‘What are you going to get Sidney?” my mom asked me as we sat down to have lunch at a small bistro a few blocks away from the mall. “I have no idea. Well I have been thinking about some things… but last night he gave me something really amazing.” I said. “What?” she asked. “Well after we ate dinner, he took me to the park and we ate dessert by candlelight, then when he came back he gave me all these clothes from his line and said he designed them for me. And you know mom, that is kind of hard to top” I said, the memory of seeing him smile at my reaction to his surprises. “That isn’t even my present yet” I said looking at my mother. She told me I needed to be clever with whatever it was. We finished our lunch, and I decided I was going to think about the perfect present for Sid tomorrow, and I told her I wanted to go back home.
Besides the wrapping of presents, nothing too interesting happened during the night. I didn’t get a chance to see Sidney because he had to shoot a Gatorade commercial or something. I ate dinner with my family and then went upstairs to go to bed. Around 3:00 a.m., I was awakened by the sound of my door closing. I rolled over to see Sidney standing above me, wearing just his sweatpants. I was too tired to say anything, so I just moved over offering him space to get into bed next to me. He gently picked me up a little, so I could use his chest as the pillow. He pulled the covers over him, and I snuggled into his warm body. He kissed my forehead and I quickly fell back to sleep.
Letting Love In-Ch21
Chapter 21:
When I got home, Amanda greeted me with a salad. “I figured you would be hungry” she said with a smile. I sat down at the table and told her what I did at the arena. Then I told her how Sidney asked me on a date. “I thought that’s what he was talking to your uncle about the other day. I overheard him asking for permission to take you out” she said. “Really? Wow, I didn’t think he would do that” I said finishing my salad and heading upstairs. I took a quick nap and woke up around 5:00. I took a shower and straightened my hair. Then I walked to my closet and picked out a long sleeved turtle neck dress that was tight around the neck, but then flowed down over my bust. It showed my curves, but not too much. Then I put on black tights and found matching grey pumps with a black buckle on the toe. I put on some jewelry and did my makeup. I did it a little more heavily than I would for going out to dinner, but tonight was a special occasion. Then I checked the clock, 6:53. “Alright what else do I need?” I asked myself looking in the mirror at my reflection. “Purse” I said. I took out a small black clutch and put my cell phone, lip gloss, mascara, and some other things into it. Then I grabbed my perfume and spritzed it on. Then I picked out a black long sleeve blazer and put it on. With one Last look in the mirror, I made my way downstairs.
He was standing in the foyer talking to Amanda when he looked up and saw me. He immediately stopped talking, and just stood there with his big smile. He was wearing black dress pants, a baby blue shirt and a black jacket. “Wow he looks good” I thought to myself, being careful to not fall down the stairs. He took my hand when I got to the bottom of the stairs and Amanda told us to behave. Our curfew had been set by my uncle, 11:00. “Have a good night Amanda” he said and pulled me out to the car.
“You look beautiful tonight” he whispered into my ear before he kissed my cheek, as he opened the door and motioned for me to get in. “You look pretty good yourself” I said. “Where are we going?” I asked. “607 Black Place, of course it is your favorite.” “True” I said. I could feel my cheeks getting hot as he restated that tonight was all about me. “So what do you want for Christmas?” I asked him. “Well, I don’t really know, I’m sure you can pick out something nice” he said looking out the window. I noticed how he didn’t ask me what I wanted, but I figured he already had a plan. I reached over and put my hand on his knee. He turned his head to look at me and I smiled. “Thank you for taking me out” I said, and then he leaned over and gave me a soft kiss. I could feel him smile as I pulled him in closer, but then he pulled away. “If you keep that up, we won’t be leaving this car” he said with a smirk. Just then we pulled up to the restaurant, he opened the door for me and led me inside.
We were seated in a booth in the back, just enough privacy away from everyone else. We had a really good meal, and we talked about almost everything…except hockey. I had known him for a while now, but it was great to see that side of him come out again. He was stress free for a while and it was nice to see. After we were finished with our meal, which was delicious by the way, the waitress came over and asked him if we wanted to order dessert. “No thank you” he said, “Check please”. “Hey, I wanted dessert!” I said. “Don’t worry” he said with a grin. I looked at him confused, but he said not to worry, so I didn’t. The waitress came over and he paid, telling me that it was a about me so we didn’t need to split it. “Let’s go” he said standing up. “Um Sidney, the car isn’t here” I said when we walked out of the restaurant. He just laughed and took my hand. “I know” he said, “Come on.” He took my hand and we started walking down the street.
He turned the corner and entered a park. We walked down the sidewalk a little ways and then I saw it; A park bench, with lights around it, with a blanket, some candles and a picnic basket. Kevin was standing by it, and when he saw Sidney, he nodded and walked back down the sidewalk, I’m guessing to the car. Sid looked down at me and smiled. “Dessert?” he asked me. I was speechless. I wondered how long it took him to plan this. He pulled me in closer and we walked up to the bench.
He took the blanket and covered up our legs, and then he bent over and opened up the picnic basket. He took out a piece of chocolate fudge cake with a strawberry and powdered sugar on top. He picked up the strawberry and held it to my mouth. I giggled and took a bite out of it. After taking a bite of cake, he took out a thermos with hot chocolate in it. He poured each of us a small cup and put it back into the basket. “Here’s to us” he said hitting my cup with his. “Forever” he said looking into my eyes. We finished eating and drinking, and then he looked at his watch and said we had to go back home. “But this night is not over yet” he said with a devilish look. When we got in the car, I leaned over and kissed him on the cheek. “Thank you” I said. And he just put his arm around me. I wonder what else he has planned.
When I got home, Amanda greeted me with a salad. “I figured you would be hungry” she said with a smile. I sat down at the table and told her what I did at the arena. Then I told her how Sidney asked me on a date. “I thought that’s what he was talking to your uncle about the other day. I overheard him asking for permission to take you out” she said. “Really? Wow, I didn’t think he would do that” I said finishing my salad and heading upstairs. I took a quick nap and woke up around 5:00. I took a shower and straightened my hair. Then I walked to my closet and picked out a long sleeved turtle neck dress that was tight around the neck, but then flowed down over my bust. It showed my curves, but not too much. Then I put on black tights and found matching grey pumps with a black buckle on the toe. I put on some jewelry and did my makeup. I did it a little more heavily than I would for going out to dinner, but tonight was a special occasion. Then I checked the clock, 6:53. “Alright what else do I need?” I asked myself looking in the mirror at my reflection. “Purse” I said. I took out a small black clutch and put my cell phone, lip gloss, mascara, and some other things into it. Then I grabbed my perfume and spritzed it on. Then I picked out a black long sleeve blazer and put it on. With one Last look in the mirror, I made my way downstairs.
He was standing in the foyer talking to Amanda when he looked up and saw me. He immediately stopped talking, and just stood there with his big smile. He was wearing black dress pants, a baby blue shirt and a black jacket. “Wow he looks good” I thought to myself, being careful to not fall down the stairs. He took my hand when I got to the bottom of the stairs and Amanda told us to behave. Our curfew had been set by my uncle, 11:00. “Have a good night Amanda” he said and pulled me out to the car.
“You look beautiful tonight” he whispered into my ear before he kissed my cheek, as he opened the door and motioned for me to get in. “You look pretty good yourself” I said. “Where are we going?” I asked. “607 Black Place, of course it is your favorite.” “True” I said. I could feel my cheeks getting hot as he restated that tonight was all about me. “So what do you want for Christmas?” I asked him. “Well, I don’t really know, I’m sure you can pick out something nice” he said looking out the window. I noticed how he didn’t ask me what I wanted, but I figured he already had a plan. I reached over and put my hand on his knee. He turned his head to look at me and I smiled. “Thank you for taking me out” I said, and then he leaned over and gave me a soft kiss. I could feel him smile as I pulled him in closer, but then he pulled away. “If you keep that up, we won’t be leaving this car” he said with a smirk. Just then we pulled up to the restaurant, he opened the door for me and led me inside.
We were seated in a booth in the back, just enough privacy away from everyone else. We had a really good meal, and we talked about almost everything…except hockey. I had known him for a while now, but it was great to see that side of him come out again. He was stress free for a while and it was nice to see. After we were finished with our meal, which was delicious by the way, the waitress came over and asked him if we wanted to order dessert. “No thank you” he said, “Check please”. “Hey, I wanted dessert!” I said. “Don’t worry” he said with a grin. I looked at him confused, but he said not to worry, so I didn’t. The waitress came over and he paid, telling me that it was a about me so we didn’t need to split it. “Let’s go” he said standing up. “Um Sidney, the car isn’t here” I said when we walked out of the restaurant. He just laughed and took my hand. “I know” he said, “Come on.” He took my hand and we started walking down the street.
He turned the corner and entered a park. We walked down the sidewalk a little ways and then I saw it; A park bench, with lights around it, with a blanket, some candles and a picnic basket. Kevin was standing by it, and when he saw Sidney, he nodded and walked back down the sidewalk, I’m guessing to the car. Sid looked down at me and smiled. “Dessert?” he asked me. I was speechless. I wondered how long it took him to plan this. He pulled me in closer and we walked up to the bench.
He took the blanket and covered up our legs, and then he bent over and opened up the picnic basket. He took out a piece of chocolate fudge cake with a strawberry and powdered sugar on top. He picked up the strawberry and held it to my mouth. I giggled and took a bite out of it. After taking a bite of cake, he took out a thermos with hot chocolate in it. He poured each of us a small cup and put it back into the basket. “Here’s to us” he said hitting my cup with his. “Forever” he said looking into my eyes. We finished eating and drinking, and then he looked at his watch and said we had to go back home. “But this night is not over yet” he said with a devilish look. When we got in the car, I leaned over and kissed him on the cheek. “Thank you” I said. And he just put his arm around me. I wonder what else he has planned.
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