SC - A Different Side of Me [Ch 3]

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Last night was one the best nights of my life. Everything just fell into place. And I really liked Lys. She had this aura around her. I rolled over in bed thinking about her. Then realized the time and jumped out to get ready for practice. I texted her good morning and wished her a good day at work. She texted back and told me to have a good practiced. She was sweet! I parked the car in the lot before texting her back. Then walked in to the arena.

            “Morning guys.” I greeted them.

            “Hey why are you so smug?” Kris asked me.

            “He got lucky with his girl last night.” Max answered for me. I think I blushed a little.

            “No! We just had a really great date.” I told them. “She is coming to the game tonight maybe I’ll introduce you guys.”

            “Why is she coming to the game?”

            “She is filling in for Sam.”

            “Oh yea that’s right!” Max said. Sometimes he was in his own little world. We suited up and headed out to practice. Practiced was good. We practiced the drills we would use in the game that night.

            “So where did you go last night?” asked Kris when we were back in the locker room.

            “I took her out on Mario’s boat.”

            “Wow. I would have pegged that for a later date.”           

            “Yea but I just feel something for her. I wanted our first date to be special.”

            “Just don’t fall to fast.”

            “Thanks.” I showered and headed back home before being back for the game. I would go visit her at work but I don’t want a repeat of yesterday.

           

            I got a text from Lys right before I went out to warm-up. She said that she had great news for me! And she was going to make me wait the whole game because she wanted to tell me in person! We played a good game against the Senators and it showed. We won 5-2! I walked back into the locker room waiting to see her shining face. I sat down and took off my skates when I looked up I saw her coming into the room. She smiled wide at me.

            “Hey great game!” she told me. I wanted to hug and kiss her but I fought the urge. Soon all the other reporters surrounded us. Again she tried to ask some questions but unfortunately couldn’t. I’d give her a private interview lately.

            “Thank you Sidney.” The reporters told me before they left. I turned to Lys.

            “I have to get one more interview.” She turned and walked toward Fleury.  She was there a short time before she returned to my side. “So guess what!”

            “What?”

            “You know how some reporters follow you on road trips…”I nodded. “Well this intern reporter is going too!” I beamed!

            “That is awesome!” I hugged her. We would have so much fun on this road trip.

             “Mr. Morrison was impressed by my notes he wanted me to go on the trip.”

            “I’m glad he was impressed.” I smiled. “Are you coming back to the house?”

            “Do you want me to come back?”

            “I would love you to come back but first I need to shower.”

            “No worries, I’ll wait!” she went and sat in my locker. She was so cute. I was in and out of the shower in 10minutes. When I walked out in my suit I noticed that Max was talking to her.

            “Speak of the devil.” Max turned around to face me. Lys just smiled.

            “What are you saying about me?”

            “Nothing bad.” I raised my eyebrow at that and she just giggled.

            “Well I see that you have met Max, would you like to meet the rest of the guys?”

            “Yes please.” I went to find a few more teammates but the only ones left were Kris, Marc and Tyler.

            “Hey guys this is Alyssa, Alyssa Marc, Tyler and Kris.” She shook each of their hands.

            “Nice to meet you.” She smiled. We stood there and chatted for a little bit.  “Oh Tyler want to hear something funny?”

            “Sure.”

            “My mom’s maiden name is Kennedy so I think we could be long lost cousins.” She laughed!

            “Ha- we possibly could be!” he smiled back. I am glad that her and my friends are getting along so well.

            “Well we better get going. I’ll see you guys tomorrow.” We all said goodbye.

            “Do you want me to take my car?”

            “No I can drive.”

            “But shouldn’t I learn how to get to your house?”

            “Yes but how bout in the daylight when you can actually see it.”

            “Okay. I just have to get my clothes out of it then. I’m sorry I should have done that while you showered.”

            “It’s okay, babe. We can drive to it.” She agreed to that and drove to her car so that she can get her over night bag.

            “I am so excited about the trip!” she told me back in the car. “I’ve never been to any of the cities!”

            “Really?” she nodded.

            “Will I have time to explore them?”

            “You might but I don’t know if I can do it with you.”

            “Oh it’s okay, I know your busy doing your thing. Being cute Mr. Crosby.” I blushed and laughed.

            “Cute Mr. Crosby?”

            “Well you are, I am only stating the truth.” I laughed harder. She was the cute one. We shortly arrived at my place.

            “Okay, I have to type up my notes and then I am all yours.” She reached in her bag and pulled out her computer.

            “Is that your Mac?” she nodded excitedly. I let her do her thing. I went upstairs and changed into sweatpants and a t-shirt. I secretly was hoping not to be in either of those tonight. But if not then I would be happy with just her in my arms.

            “Sidney?” I heard my name and saw her walking up the stairs. “There you are.” She smiled.

            “All done.” She nodded. Then I wrapped my arms around her waist and kissed her. She put her arms around my neck and kissed me back.

            “Wait!” she ran down stairs to grab her bag and came back up. “Hold on.” She went into my bathroom and about two minutes later she came back out. She wore this black nightgown. I immediately got more excited. She looked down and back up. She tucked a stray hair behind her ears. She looked very shy and vulnerable. I walked up to her and lifted her head up. Soon our lips met. She kissed me back. I could tell she was a bit nervous.

            “Are you okay?”

            “I’m fine.” She glanced away.

            “Are you sure?” she nodded. “We don’t have to do anything you don’t want to do.” She then looked relieved.

            “Okay. My friends told me to wear this because…”she trailed off.

            “What?”

            “No it’s stupid.” I gave her a look. “My friends told me that I needed to sleep with you or you wouldn’t like me.”

            “What kind of friends are these?”

            “Not very good ones.”

            “Agree, you can change if you like.”

            “Okay, I’ll save it for a better occasion” she smiled. I can’t believe her friends told her to do that. What kind of people were they? She walked back into the bathroom and came out in a t-shirt and shorts.

            “Better?” she nodded. She looked more comfortable and honestly I thought this look was sexier.

            “Does the media ride on the same plane as you?” she asked as we cuddled in bed.

            “No sweetie, but I can make some arrangement if you like.”

            “No it’s okay, I just wasn’t sure.” She smiled. “I am just really excited to be traveling! I love going to new places.”

            “Me too I just wish we had more time to explore them.”

            “Yea I am sure you could find something unique about every city!” I kissed her cheek. She was just too adorable for words. I was really falling fast for this girl. “So we are leaving at 2 tomorrow?”

            “Correct.”

            “Okay, I had someone cover my shift tomorrow for me. It was only an 11-4 shift so it wasn’t that bad.” She told me. “But what should I pack! I am such a horrible packer. I always take too many things.” I laughed at her. I used to be the same way.

            “I was too but then I just got sick of carrying everything. But you definitely need your essentials. And bring a bathing suit some of the hotels have pools. If you are going to site see then I’d bring a pair of jeans and like 3 casual shirts. And of course your dress clothes.”

            “And I am suppose to fit this all in a carryon?”

            “Well we are going to be gone like 5 days so I think a suitcase is allowed.”

            “Good! Because I have to pack at least three pairs of shoes.” I just laughed at her. “What’s so funny?”

            “You are!” I leaned over to kiss her on her luscious lips. We made out for a little before falling asleep in each other’s arms.

My alarm went off too early. I wanted to stay in bed and cuddle with Lys. But we had a short morning practice before the plane leaves this afternoon.

            “Morning.” I told her and she rolled over. I planted a kiss on her lips. We made out a little before I went to get dressed. I found her in the kitchen again. She had made me a quick breakfast before we left to get her car.

            “So I will see you tonight in Nashville.”

            “You bet! I can’t wait!”

            “Have a safe flight!”

            “You too babe.” I kissed her once more before she left the car. I made my way to our parking lot to get ready for practice. “Morning guys!” They replied. “So what you think of Lys yesterday?”

            “She was sweet. I see why you like her.” Kris commented.

            “Yea I think that it’s funny that she may be my long lost cousin!” said Tyler.

            “She is cute. If you don’t work…”I slapped Geno’s arm but I knew that he wasn’t kidding. She is a special kind of girl that I do not plan on letting go of anytime soon. We all finished getting ready for practice and headed out onto the ice. 

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SC - A Different Side of Me [Ch 2]

Hey people(Natale) here is the next chapter of my story! I hope you like it!!!
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I jogged back to the locker room to get ready for practice. Max approached me.

            “Who was that girl?”

            “Some girl I met yesterday.” Everyone’s eyes looked in my direction.

            “And you took her out for breakfast?” Kris Letang asked me.

            “No she cooked me breakfast.”

            “You sleep with her?” this came from Evgeni Malkin or as we call him Geno.

            “Not exactly.”

            “Then what?” my teammates persisted.

            “We shared my bed but that’s all we did is sleep.”

            “Ok Sid when we said that you should get out more and date girls we didn’t mean one that you just picked up somewhere.” Max told me.

            “Well I didn’t just pick her up somewhere.” They continued to stare at me. “She was filling in as reporter for Sam.”

            “You mean the guy with the funny looking mustache?” our goaltender Marc-Ander Fleury asked. I just nodded.

            “But guys she is really sweet, I am taking her out later.”

            “Good for you man!” Kris told me,

            “You know what’s cool.” I paused. “I think she is a fan but she didn’t try to make a move on me at all last night..”

            “Did you want her to?” Marc-Andre pestered me.

            “I actually didn’t know what I wanted but I am glad nothing happened. We can move forward with a relationship.”

            “If that’s what you want.”

            “That I am sure I want.” I told them and finished getting my gear on for practice.

After practice, I showered and put my jeans and shirt back on. I hopped in my car and drove across town to see Alyssa. When I walked into her store I noticed she had a line. So I just got in it to ordered my food. Her whole face lit up when she saw me. I was so excited that she was happy to see me.

            “Hey Sidney, how was practice?”

            “It was good! How is work?”

            “So far okay, do you want your club?”

            “Yes please!”

            “What kind of bread?”

            “Honey Oat, please.”

            “Sure, and what kind of cheese?”

            “Pepper jack.”           

            “Would you like it toasted?”

            “Yes” I told her. “Boy you work really fast.”

            “Well I wanna get through this line so that I can go on break and join you!” I smiled at her. She was sweet. Another girl finished my sandwich and I was cashed out. I went and took a seat by the window. About 15mins later is saw her walking toward me with her sandwich and drink.

            “Nice cup.” It was the collector’s cups from Pizza Hut last season. The cup had my face on it.

            “Thanks, you know there is this really good-looking guy on it!” she joked with me.

            “What did you order?”

            “I got a melt on flatbread.”

            “Is flatbread good?”

            “Here have a bite!” she passed her sandwich to me.

            “That is good! What is on it?”

            “Turkey, ham, bacon, provolone cheese, lettuce, spinach, pickles and honey mustard!”

            “Definitly have to try that next time!”

            “Okay, how was yours?”

            “Delicious!”  We talked a bit more about our days so far. “So where would you like to go tonight?”

            “Surprise me!” she smiled at me. I sat in thought for a moment.

            “I can do that!” I reached over to hold her resting hand on the table. Just then our peace and quiet was disturbed.

            “OMG that’s Sidney Crosby!” some teenager screamed. Lys grabbed her phone and my hand while I grabbed her cup and she pulled me behind the counter. All you could hear was the doorbell.

            “Are those all ins?” a tall older lady asked.

            “Yes Michele, I think they all want Mr. Crosby here.”  We heard the swing door open.

            “Oh no they are not.” She went out there to stop anyone from getting behind the counter.

            “Baby give me your keys.” I handed them to her. “Linda lock the door behind me.” She told the other lady that was working. Lys went out and she did just that. Two minutes later I heard a pounding noise. Linda ran back. Guess who walked through the door, Alyssa. “That way you can get home in one piece.” She was the greatest!

            “Thank you!” I kissed her on the cheek.

            “Text me when you are home.”

            “I will. Maybe you should call the cops.”

            “If it gets out of control I will! Drive safe!” I went out the back door hoping they got everything under control. I felt bad for causing a scene. I texted her when I got home and she told me that they ended up calling the cops. I felt really bad about all that. Maybe I make it up to them and invite them to a Hockey if they are interested. I will ask Alyssa later! For now I have to decide where I would like to take her on our date. I sate from a moment and then it hit me! I know where I’ll take her! And I needed to call Mario.

            I picked her up at her house a little before 7. She told me to walk around back if I wanted to meet her parents. Of course I wanted to meet them! I wanted to know everything about her. I knocked on the door and a dark Italian man opened it up.

            “You must be Sidney. Please come in.” Her dad said. “I’m Jay”

            “Please to meet you.” We shook hands.

            “This is wife Cathy.” I saw a women standing in the living room. She came over to shake my hand as well. “Waldo your date is here!” Then she came out of her bedroom. I tried to get a better look of her room. I caught a glimpse of some posters and a Pens jersey.

            “Hey. No peeking! I told you my room was a mess!” she hugged me.

            “I am sorry some of your posters caught my eye.”

            “Oh she has them all over her room!” her mom commented.

            “And he can see it when I clean it.”

            “Whenever that will be.” Her mom teased her. I just laughed.

            “Alright bye.” She gave her parents a hug and a kiss goodbye before leaving out the back door with me.

            “Have fun!” her mom called after us. She was funny.

            “Does your mom always tease you?” I asked.

            “Yes. We tease each other. I’ll admit I normally start it.” She smiled.

            “Is that a warning?”

            “It might just be!” we both laughed and opened the door to the car.

            “By the way you look great!” she just wore jeans and a yellow top with black tank underneath. She grabbed a gray jacket before leaving the house. Also her hair was down framing her face and she wore a black knit hat on top.

            “Thank you, you as well.” I just wore jeans with a lavender polo shirt. “That color looks really nice on you.”

            “Thank you. I love your yellow converse.”

            “Thanks!” she beamed.

            “What kind of music do you listen to?”

            “Alternative mostly but I like everything.”

            “What kind of bands?”

            “We The Kings, Panic!  At The Disco, Fall Out Boy, The Bigger Lights, Hey Monday, All Time Low…I could go on.”

            “I’ve only heard of a few of those like Fall Out Boy and Panic! At The Disco”

            “Oh well We the Kings did a song with Demi Lavoto…no? Okay then All Time is hilarious! Their lyrics and live shows are great!”

            “How many times have you seen them?”

            “Oh let’s see…First time was at Cheswick, next was the Riverplex, oh they were at Warped Tour but I didn’t really see them because the crowd was so big. And they were at Bamboozle Road show – that so was amazing!”

            “How so?”

            “Well it was down at the old Chevy Amp and had great bands! Although I got a touch of sun poisoning it was still one of my favorite shows.”

            “Well, who all performed?”

            “Oh Stereo Skyline, Mercy Mercedes, The Ready Set, Forever the Sickest Kids, Simple Plan, Good Charlotte, All Time Low, Boys Like Girls and Third Eye Blind.”

            “See Third Eye Blind I know.”

“I want something else, to get me through this, Semi-charmed kind of life, Baby, Baby…” she sang.  “Sorry I know I can’t sing.” I picked up where she left off.

“I want something else, I'm not listening when you say, Good-bye. “ We sang together. “Neither can I.” I smiled at her.  We drove into Pittsburgh toward the docks. The conversation continued to flow.

“What are we doing here?” she asked me.

            “Well I thought we could have dinner on a boat…Mario’s boat.” I parked the car and helped her out. We held hands on our way down the dock.

            “Wow. I’ve never been on a boat like this.”

            “Really?”

            “Yea I’ve been on the Gateway Clipper but that’s it.”

            “Well then I am glad that I can take your on your first boat ride.” She smiled at me. We stepped onto the boat and walked beneath. There I had dinner already set up for us. This is all thanks to Mario of course! It was his chef and his boat driver that would be on board with us. After we ate a marvelous dinner we walked back up to the top of the boat.

            “Oh Sidney this view is spectacular.” She beamed as we floated past the point. “Here stand right there.” Then she got her camera out and took a picture of me with the skyline in the background. “Do you like?”

            “Wow, that turned out good! Let me take yours!” We traded places but mine didn’t turn out as great as hers. “Let me try again.” That one looked much better. “Hey why don’t we get one together.” That’s when we asked the waiter to take our picture. Alyssa set it up the way she wanted it to look; all he had to do was press the button.

            “Can you please take two incase one doesn’t look right.” He nodded. I put my arm around and held her close to my body. She had one arm around me and her other hand was resting on my chest. The waiter took pictures of us. “They both turned out great! Thank you!” The picture did turn out great and she was so excited about it. Goodness I wanted to kiss her. I leaned down and she leaned in and we kissed. It felt so magical. I know it sounds so cheesy but it’s what I felt. “Wow” she said when we pulled away. We sat down and just kissed as we floated across the Ohio.

            “Alyssa, are you ready to go back?”

            “You know you can call me Lys or Lyssa.” She told me. “Am I ready to back to shore, yes. I am chilly. If I am ready to leave you then no, I am not ready to do that yet.” She told me. Then I just kissed her.

            “Well you don’t have to go anywhere. You can come back home with me.”

            “Sadly I can’t. I actually have to open at Subway and then I will be at the game filling in for Sam again.”

            “Remember to eat before you come this time.”

            “I don’t think I have another meeting so I should be fine.  On the other hand if I don’t eat then I can go home with you…” she pondered that thought.

            “Well you can come home with me if you do or do not eat.”

            “I may just have to take you up on that offer tomorrow night.”

            “It’ll be waiting.” We kissed again. I told the driver to take us back to the dock. Once there we thanked them and walked back to the car. I opened her door and then climbed in on my side. “You know tomorrow is my last night at home before our road trip.”

            “Aww is it?” she seemed sad.

            “Yea it is but this one is only 3 game road trip.”

            “Where are you going?”            

            “I think Nashville, St. Louis, and Tampa Bay.”

            “Wow you’ll be jumping a little bit.”  We laughed. Before I knew it we were back in front of her house. “If I don’t see you before the game good luck! I’ll be cheering for you!”

            “Thank you. That means a lot to me.” I walked her up the driveway and she opened her garage. “Good night.” I kissed her on the lips. I really didn’t want to stop or let go of her. But she needed her rest, as did I.

            “Good night Sidney. I will see you tomorrow!” she said. “And of course you can text me.” We kissed one last time before she pulled away. I walked back down to my car. She stood there and waited until I pulled away before going into the house. I don’t know what it is about her but she is great and I cannot wait to see her again.  

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JS - She Has My Heart Chapter 10

Hey everyone this is last chapter of this story!!! hope you enjoy it!!!
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The girls decided to get together sometime in July to have a gals’ weekend! Sidney, Geno, and myself unfortunately were not invited to the entire weekend. We all got together for dinner on Friday night when the girls all arrived. It was nice to have the group back together again.  The limo dropped the girls off at Lyssa’s house before it dropped us off. The guys were staying at my house for the weekend. We would see them tomorrow for a fun filled day at Kennywood.

“Hey guys, I bought Natale a ring.”

“Good for you!” Geno told him

“Where should I propose? I was thinking at your wedding Geno, but that’s too far off.”

“Why don’t you do it over Christmas?” I suggested.

“Yea that’ll work!” The limo dropped us off.

“I think she say yes.” Geno teased with him as we made our way to my apartment.

“Thanks for the support!” We laughed and I unlocked the door.

“I want to ask you two to be in my wedding.” I was shocked and so excited that he asked.

“Yes of course!” we both agreed. Geno told us a little bit more details that they had discussed. I told them exactly how I proposed.

“Did she cry like Alex?”

“Yes I even took a picture of that!” I went to get my camera. The guys cracked up at it!

“This one is nice!” Sidney commented about the one that news reporter took. We talked a little more before we parted our ways and went to bed.

We awoke in the morning to meet the girls at the park for noon. It was the worst day of the summer Lyssa could have picked to go!

What to ride on first?”

“How bout the Racer or Jack Rabbit?”

“I don’t do roller coasters or anything that spins.” Alex commented.

“Then why did we come!?” Lys teased her! We eventually convinced her to ride the Racer, which was a tame coaster. “See that wasn’t so bad?”

“It wasn’t” We went on a few more rides, like the train and Noah’s ark for Alex’s sake.

“What to next?” Asked Nat.

“Something wet?” Lys stated and looked to me. Her mind was always in the gutter! We decided to go to the raging rapids but the line was huge! “I have a better idea!” We followed Lys to Lost Kennywood. She stood by the water ride the Pittsburgh Plunge. As the car came down the “plunge”, water splashed on the side. The girls decided to get cooled off and stand there. They decided to change into dry clothes before we got something to eat.

“We have to get the potato patch fries!” exclaimed Lys! They were delicious but so bad for you! Thankfully we didn’t get noticed as much as we all thought we would. We were only stopped once or twice…for about 15mins each time but who’s counting? I really am not one to sign autographs and take pictures.  Fsns make me nervous.

“I am pooped.” Natale stated. We decided to cut our day early. The girls were going back to rent a movie and the guys and I decided to do the same. We said our goodbyes and we would text later.

“So do what movie do you guys want to see?”

“How bout that one that was filmed in Pittsburgh.” Sidney suggested. I had no clue.

“The one with us in it?” Geno asked.

“Oh She’s Out of My League?” They agreed. That movie was hilarious! I texted Lys and asked her what one they decided on! “Hey you guys aren’t going to believe this.”

“What?”

“The girls rented the same movie as us!” They busted out laughing! It was such an awesome weekend too bad it had to end.

“Hey babe.”

“Hi love.” She told me when I came out of surgery. I had to get my foot operated on again. Lys decided to move in to help me out around the house. I was told to rest and not be on my foot for at least a week. I did everything the doctors told me but my foot still got infected. I would not be able to play in the preseason and part of regular season.

“Baby, I know you wanted to play the opening game at the Consol. But this is just one game, you will be able to play numerous games.” Lys told me as she helped me put my shoes on. She was right as usual. We would be watching the game from Sidney’s suite. Natale and Alex would also be there! It was so frustrating watching the game. I just wanted to be down there helping out my teammates.

“Damn, if I was there we would have won the game.”

“Baby, don’t think like that! If it was meant to be won then it would have been won.” She said. “Now let’s go congratulate them on a good game!” We all head down to the locker room.

“Jordan what happened?!” Lys asked when I saw her for dinner that evening.

“I broke my hand.”

“How?!”

“During practice, the puck hit it.”

“So what does that mean?”

“Out for six more weeks.”

“Oh baby I am sorry. And you were going to start tomorrow.”

“Yea don’t remind me.”

“Okay baby I won’t, I know what to do…when we get home.” She smiled at me.  God I do love her smile. Now I just wanted to get through dinner and get her home!

The gang decided to get together for New Years. We all went to Sidney’s house! We planned on drinking so Lys packed some extra clothes.

“Natale!” Lys screamed and ran over to hug her! “I’ve missed you!”

“I’ve missed you too!” the girls continued to hug. Just then the door opened and in walked Alex and Geno!

“Alex!” and both girls ran over to give her a hug.

“Hey guys.” She told them. I grabbed my camera and quickly took a candid. Then the door started to open again.

“Why don’t you move out of the way.” Geno told them as Marc-Andre and his girlfriend Janelle walked through the door.

“Hello ladies.” Janelle greeted everyone. By the time we were seated for dinner, Tyler, his girlfriend Anna, Kris his girlfriend Lexi and Max with his girlfriend Dineen were all present. The food that was served was ham, stuffed cabbage, mash potatoes, green beans, and so much more! Right before dessert, Sidney stood up.

“I have a toast…” he raised his glass. “To friends, this year has been full of memories and hope many more to come this year. To my teammates, we have played a great season thus far, let’s keep it going and bring Lord Stanley back." We all nodded and smiled. "To the love of my life, thank you for supporting me in anything I do. You are always there for me and now I always want to be there for you.” He set his glass down and got down on one. “Natale, I love you, will you marry me?” He pulled the box out exposing the ring. I heard a sniffle beside me and saw Lys wipe a tear away.

“Yes.” Sid slid the ring on her finger and they kissed.

“Cheers!” we all said and toasted to that! What a great way to propose! I give him props. Just then the waiters brought our dessert. It was pumpkin pie! Lys was in heaven this is her favorite! After dinner we ventured into the den to mingle and chat! Of course Lys wanted a picture with Alex and Natale. All three were now blushing brides! Then she wanted one of just girls. And next just the boys. After that we took a picture of each couple.

“Hey why don’t I take one of the husbands and wives to be!” suggested Dineen. She snapped the picture! We all head a few more drinks before Lys asked if we wanted to play Apples to Apples. The vote was unanimous! It was such a fun game with 14 people! We got through everyone twice before it neared midnight. That’s when we turned on the countdown.

“10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 HAPPY NEW YEARS” We each kissed our sweat hearts.

“I love you.” Lys told me.

“I love you too!” We ended the night with laughs and hopes of having a great new year! 

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SC - A Different Side of Me [Ch 1]

Hey so this idea just popped into my head and i am going to go with it for now! i have no idea how long it will be. probably just another short fiction. so enjoy!

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I stared out into the sea of reporters. It was the same routine after every game. But there was something different about today. A young girl stood amongst the crowd. She started to ask a question but every time someone would over talk. I felt bad. After my interview I saw her standing in the middle of the room looking lost.

            “Hey.” I approached her. She had long brown hair that was in a side ponytail and brown eyes to match. She stood about 5’5 but then realized she was in heels. She wasn’t skinny but not fat either, just your average build. She was cute! And I was immediately attracted to her.

            “Hi.” She meekly responded.

            “You’re new.” She blushed a little.

            “Yes I am filling in for Sam while he is on vacation.”

            “Ah, that’s cool. Next time you just need to speak louder and it doesn’t hurt getting closer to me.” She nodded and I saw her lose her balance a bit. “Are you alright?”

            “Yes I am just fine.” She lost it again.

            “Why don’t you sit down?” I pulled her over to the bench. I handed her a bottle of water

            “I am so sorry. I just haven’t eaten anything yet. I came from class straight to here.” She told me. “Thank you for the advice, I must be going.” She shook my hand and started to make her way out the door but almost fell again. She stopped herself by holding onto the wall.

            “Please sit down and let me finish getting change and I’ll take you out for a bite to eat.” I was not going to take no for an answer. I helped her back to the bench then went to find something to eat to tie over til I was finished.  I found a banana, eat –n-park cookie, and a bag of pretzels.

            “Thank you.” She smiled. I took off my under armor and my leg pads before stepping into the shower room to change into my suit. I came back out to see some color return to her face.

            “Feeling better?”

            “Very much so I really don’t think you need to take me out.”

            “Alright then.” I took her arm and led her to my car. I opened the door for her.

            “Mr. Crosby, I said you don’t have to take me out.”

“Please, call me Sidney. And I know. I am not. Just get in the car.” I smirked at her. I hopped in the driver seat and we started to drive. “So you say you had class?”

“Yes I did.”

“What kind of class?”

“Graduate school. I take it online but I opened at my other job, went back home, took a shower, then had a team meeting for my group, changed my clothes and left to come here. I just forgot to eat.”

            “Wow graduate school, what are you taking?”

            “Entertainment Business.” I was taken back by her response.

            “What do you want to do with that?”

            “Ideally own a record label but I also wouldn’t mind touring with a band.” I smiled. Touring with a band must be similar to road games. Okay why did road head just pop into my head. I glanced over at her. She definitely was turning me on. Not mention she had gorgeous big boobs. I quickly shook the thought through my head as we approached my driveway. “You took me to your home?”

            “Yep!”  We drove up the driveway and I parked in the garage. She jumped out of the car before I could open her door. We walked in, pasted the laundry room, down a little hallway and into the kitchen.  Just then I felt like an idiot. “Forgive me, but what is your name?” She giggled.

“Alyssa.” That’s a pretty name.

“Well, Alyssa you have your choice of pasta, or pasta or how bout pasta.”

            “Hmmm…you know what pasta sounds good!” I smiled at her. She had such a cute smile. Just then her cell rang. “Excuse me…Hi Mr. Morrison…yes I was able to get the interview…yes sir I can have my notes typed up by then…bye.”

            “Mr. Crosby I appreciate this but I really must be going. I need to type up my notes of the interview.”

            “It’s Sidney, and you can borrow my computer while I cook.” I led her to the study and logged her onto my computer. She looked kind of surprised.

“Something wrong?” She shook her head no.

“You have an HP, I just thought you would have a Mac or something.”

“I’m technology challenged. You’re lucky I remember to update my twitter once and a while.”

“Yea once in a blue moon! You need someone to tweet for you!” I just laughed and shook my head.  I left her there while I went to prepare some dinner. As the water was boiling, I peeked back in to see how far along she had gotten.

“How’s it coming?”

            “Great!” I read over her shoulder.

            “Crap, that came out wrong.” I didn’t mean to say it the way she wrote.

            “Sidney, do you want to read over it before I send it?” she laughed.

            “Can I?”

            “Sure but it’s due by midnight.” I glanced at the clock it was 11:20.”

            “Well type faster!”  I teased with her and went to finish her pasta. I brought the bowl into the study and we exchanged places. I read while she ate.

            “You know what’s missing?” I looked over at her. “Wine.”

            “You drink?” she nodded. “How old are you?”

            “23.” I was surprised. She looked younger. “I know people think I am younger. I guess it will come in handy when I am 30 and look 27.” We both laughed. I seriously thought she was 19 or 20.

“Well I will get you some.” I turned around to face her. “This sounds great! Send it away.” She sent it and then came into the kitchen. I was just finishing up pouring a glass of red wine that I had.

            “You know Max bought me this wine.”

            “Well you didn’t have to use it if it was special.”

            “I was saving it for something special.” I poured myself one as well. I saw her blush again. “Cheers!”

            “This is delicious. Thank you again for treating me tonight.”

            “It was my pleasure.” I smiled at her. “Hey why don’t you stay here tonight!” I suggested. “I have spare bedroom or mine is always open.” This time when she blushed her ears turned red.

            “This is all flattering but you just met me today. We barely know each other.”

            “Ah so separate beds it is.”

            “I really would like my own bed in my house.”

            “But I assure you my bed is just as soft and it’s better!”

            “How is it better?”

            “You’ll get to wake up next to me!” Alyssa laughed.

            “I can see that I cannot win this so I will wake up down the hall from you.” I was being so persistent that it scared me. There was just something about this girl.

            “Alright. Let me show you to your room.” She put her bowl and glass in the sink before following me up stairs. We passed my bedroom.

            “Sidney, do you think I can borrow a t-shirt or something?” I nodded. I showed her the bathroom and then her room before I went to mine and retrieve a plain white tee. “Thank you.”

            “You’re welcome.” We stood there awkwardly for a moment.

            “Well goodnight.”

            “Right, goodnight.” I left her alone and retreated back to my room. I cannot believe that I invited a strange girl into my home. What was I thinking? She could want to rob me or worse kill me. But she looks so sweet and innocent. I argued back and forth until I felt something get under the covers.

            “I can’t sleep. Hope you don’t mind.” She said and snuggled next to me. I wrapped my arms around her and immediately fell asleep.

            My alarm went off at 6am. I went to roll over to turn it off but my arm was stuck. That’s when the memories of last night flooded back. Alyssa stirred and I was able to get my arm free to hit the snooze button. I turned back to look at her. She looked so peaceful sleep. Her brown hair was tasseled across my pillowcase. Her body fit so perfectly next to mine. She then opened her eyes. Those big gorgeous brown eyes stared into mine.

            “Good morning.” I leaned over and kissed her on the forehead.

            “Morning. What time is it?” she yawned.

            “6AM.” She closed her eyes again.

            “So early!”

            “I know but I’ve got morning practice at 8.”

            “I have work at 11.”

            “Where do you work?”

            “Subway restaurant.”

            “Oh! I love their club sandwiches.” I smiled. ”But I am going to shower.”

•             “Wake me when you are done.” She rolled back over. I climbed out of bed and into the bathroom. I wish she had joined me in here. Goodness! Why am I thinking like this about her? I started the shower and let the water cascade over my body. Damn, there is just something about her that enchants me. I finished showering and put on a towel before stepping out into the bedroom to find something to wear.

            “Nice butt!” I heard when I was putting my boxer briefs on. She just giggled and hopped out of bed and out of the room. I put jeans and t-shirt before running after her. I went down to the bedroom hoping to catch a glimpse of something but she wasn’t there. That’s odd. She must be in the bathroom, I thought. But the door was open when I walked past. So I ventured downstairs. That’s when I heard something frying. There she was, standing in the kitchen with nothing but my t-shirt and her underwear, cooking breakfast. “I hope you like scrambled eggs!”

            “I love them.” She then set down eggs, toast and a glass of OJ in front of me.

            “Mange!” she smiled and grabbed her plate and glass before sitting next to me on the island. “I know it’s not much but it’s the least I can do after you made me dinner last night. Besides I am not the best cook.”

            “These taste delicious!” she beamed.

            “Thank you!” We finished eating our breakfast. “Just let me get changed and I will be ready to leave.” She told me at 7. I am normally walking out the door now but who cares if I am late, she is worth it. I turned the news on to catch a bit of the weather. About 5 minutes later she bounded down the stairs in her blouse, dress pants and high heels from last night. “Hope you don’t mind but I just left your shirt on the bed.”

            “Nope don’t mind at all. I’ll be right back; it’s kind of chilly this morning. Would you like to borrow a jacket?”

            “Sure a hoodie would fine.” I went up stairs to retrieve two jackets. “Thank you!” We walked out the door and into the car.

            “So what subway do you work at?” I asked.

            “It’s the one by Kennywood.”

            “You are from that area I assume.”

            “Yes around there. It’s a little town.”

            “Cool, you got me craving a sandwich now, maybe I’ll come visit.”

            “Aww Sidney, you don’t have to. It isn't exactly the closest one.”

            “But it’s the closest place I will get to see you.” She blushed. “What time are you working till?”

            “7.”

            “Would you like go out after that?”

            “I will need to go home and shower first. I will stink like subway!”

            “I am sure you will smell just fine.”

            “I will not! My clothes reek and my car is starting to as well.” She laughed.

            “So can I pick you up at 8?”

            “Yes you can! I will make sure I get out of there on time. But sorry if I am running late.”

            “No worries, can I get your number?”

            “Of course! And that way I can text you my house address.”

            “Yea! So that I know where I am going!” We laughed.

            “Just to warn you, my house is not the cleanest house in the world and I still live with my parents.”

            “That is perfectly fine.”

            “But I mean my room is messiest.” Alyssa continued. “I am in the process of cleaning out my closet so everything is all over my room.”

            “Maybe I’ll send a maid to help you!”

            “Haha my grandmother normally helps me but lately she hasn’t been feeling good.”

            “Aww well I hope she feels better.”

            “Me too! You’ll have to meet them one day! You need to get through them and then through my father if you…nevermind! I am jumping the gun here.”

            “If I what?”

            “Oh Sidney, really don’t worry about it.”

            “If I wanted to date you?” She sighed.

            “Yes.”

            “Well then I would like to meet them as soon as possible.”

            “Really?”

            “Of course!” she smiled! “Do you have any siblings?”

            “Nope just all my little cousins!”

            “I have a sister named Taylor.”

            “I know, you are the odd person out in your family.”

            “What do you mean?”

            “Everyone’s name starts with a T except yours!” she giggled. She must be a fan to know that about me. If she is one at least she is not letting it on too much.

            “Right, yea I don’t know about that one!”

            “It’s okay, I like the name Sidney! It’s also my little cousins name but spelled with a C-Y instead of S-I”

            “How old is he?”

            “She. And just turned 8.”

            “How cute, I like little kids.”

            “Me too!” Alyssa agreed. We then pulled into the parking lot of the arena. I saw Max getting out of his car as well.”

            “Morning Sid!”

            “Hey Max! I am going to be right back. Just going to walk Alyssa to her car!” he nodded while she waved. I took her hand. “Where to?”

            “The parking garage, if it’s still there!” We walked to the third level and on the way we exchanged phone numbers. “Have a great practice! See you tonight!”

            “Nah I will see you for lunch first!”

            “You really don’t have to come visit me, you’re already driving out to the area tonight. It’ll just be a waste of gas.”

            “It will not be wasted gas because I am coming to see you.” She softly smiled.                 

            “Then till I see you again." 

           ***

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Lys