Sid's POV

It was Christmas eve, I couldn't make it home for the holidays because of my schedule this year. My concussion symptoms were gone but I was still having issues with my neck. I was cleared to play and that's all that mattered to me.  After a very intense work out this afternoon I was having some pains in my neck and a headache was coming on.  I tried to deal with it but the pain was getting worse. I hate going to the hospital, way to many people there. All the penguins medical staff were away with their families. Not knowing who else to call I called coach Dan. 

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"Well all the sport therapy specialists are busy, my wife gave me a number of someone we can try" Dan says

"Who?" Sidney asks

"Her names Claire she's a RMT (registered massage therapist) , shes younger but my wife swears by her. She has a room set up in her house she operates from."

"Worth a try I guess"  Sidney replies as he rubs pounding head. "I hate to bother people during the holidays, but I can't take it.. Tell her I pay the premium, whatever she wants."

"Ok, I'll have my wife call, she what she can do. I'll get back to you"

"Thanks Dan" click.

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I laid back on the coach and waited for Dan to call back. 

Fuck me, why now? my phone rings..

"Ok Sid, Claire said she can be home in about 20 minutes, her address is 435 park dale ave, my wife says from your place it's on the way to the arena"

"Thank you Dan, I'll look it up and head there now. Merry Christmas."

"same to you...Don't thank me, thank her."

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After googling directions to Claire's house, I drove there."

It was a nice  little house in a nice neighborhood. After double checking the address I walked to the front door and knocked.

This is awkward, wheres my trainer when I need him. I sigh in frustration and pain. I waited in the cold for a few seconds, and suddenly the door swung open.

Holy shit

"Hi Sidney, come on in" the girl smiled and moved back with the door in her hand to let me in.

I froze. This girl...Claire was beautiful. She had straight  dark brown hair, piercing light blue eyes, plump lips and pearly white teeth. She looked so friendly and warm standing there. 

When she spoke I snapped out of it. "You must be in a lot of pain, come on" she sighed, leaning forward to grab my forearm, and pull me inside.

As I stepped inside and she shut the door and shivered, "Cold out there" she stated. All I could do was nod. I looked at her figure. She was 5'6" maybe, thin and tone. She was wearing tight black dress pants, and a shear white top. She must have been at a christmas party.. Fuck

Finally the courage came to speak, "I'm sorry to bother you on Christmas eve Claire"

"Oh, it's a not a problem, the party I was at was starting to bore me anyways, it was a good excuse for me to leave" she giggled not seeming mad at all. That in turn made me smile and I felt relief.

"Follow me I'll show you my massage room" 

She waked through the entrance way past the kitchen and living room to the opposite side of the house. The house was small, one story but was nicely decorated, it felt very homey and welcoming. I noticed how clean and organized everything was. As  I followed her I couldn't help but stare at her ass.. It was perfectly plump. God who is this girl? To think shortly I'll  be half naked in front of her.

She opened the door to reveal the massage room. A small room with a massage table and desk. The lighting was dim and it smelt like vanilla.

"Ok Sidney, have a seat."  Claire said, mentioning toward the massage table.

"Thanks" I replied while sitting on the table.

After asking me about my health history she told me to go ahead and take my shirt off and lie down. I stood up, reached down to the hem of my shirt and peeled it over my head. I noticed she didn't turn away when I removed my shirt and swore I seen a hint of smile. As I laid down, Claire was rubbing her hands together "sorry my hands are cold" she laughed. 

"The problem with an injury like this is the muscles get shifted and if you don't work them back into the proper place, the pain and headaches with continue." Her now oiled hands started on the back of my neck. Wow, that feels good. She was standing in front of me I could see her sock covered feet through the hole my face was in. I would be lying if I said the thought of reaching forward and grabbing her ass didn't cross my mind. Focus Sidney.

"I know I have been struggling with this for a while, it can be extremely frustrating, one day I feel fine and the next I'm like this"

"I can't imagine...hopefully I can help you" 

She seemed so sincere, it was refreshing to be around.

She continued on my neck for a while, it felt amazing I could feel myself relaxing under her touch. 

"Do you still have a headache ?" she whispered

"yes" 

I felt her hands move up into my hair kneading my scalp, it felt so good. I could get used to this. 

"I'm going to work on some pressure points see if that helps" 
 
That she did, she was pressing hard on all these random spots. I could feel my headache going away.

"You did it" I mumbled a few minutes later, I felt so tired and comfortable I could have fallen asleep. 

Her hands slowed down, "it's gone?" she asked quietly.

"Yes"

"Good, can you turn over for me Sidney" she asked

I did as she said and turned on my back, she remained at my head. I looked up at her as she moved her hands slowly down the sides of my head to my neck. 

"You are very tight through your neck and shoulders" she continued to rub and I couldn't help but stare up at her, she was very focused very beautiful. Her features where small, so feminine. God I want this girl. I give my head a shake, remind myself I was laying on my back. 

She continued for a long while on my neck and shoulders, I wondered if her hands were sore? Her Chest is in front of my face. I bet she has amazing breasts. 
Claire slowed down, her hands coming to a rest on the tops of my shoulders. 

"ok, Sidney how was that?" she spoke quietly

"Amazing" I seen her cheeks turn a slight shade of pink as she looked down at me. I wonder it she always keeps her hands on clients when she stops massaging them. As if she read my mind she retreated her hands from me. I sit up slowly and look her in the eyes,

"you are very good at what you do Claire" I tell her 

She smiled, "thank you" she paused for a moment "So are you Sidney"

God she's adorable, I laughed "Thanks, have you ever been to a game?" "Are you a penguins fan?" 

"uh no never been to a game, and although I do enjoy watching hockey, I've never really rooted for a specific team."

I nodded "you should come to a game, I could tickets for you anytime" she didn't say anything "I could save two so you could bring a friend.. Whenever your free, it doesn't have to be right away or anything..." oh god 

"Okay, I'd like that" she cut me off, thankfully.

I grabbed my t-shirt and pulled it on.

"How's busy is your schedule? I'd like to come back, make this a regular thing... Until my neck heals at least " I asked 

"I'm sure I can fit you in whenever you need it, I'll  give you my card" she walked over to her desk grabbing her business card. She wrote something on the back. Walking over to me with her card in the hand "I wrote my cell number on the back. I don't give it to many clients, but you seem like a nice guy and I would like to help you. 

Oh this girl. So easy going, so easy to be around, so easy to like. Not to mention easy on the eyes.

I smiled at her while standing up, I looked down at her and took the card from her hand. "I am a lucky man, thank you" I smiled at her and she blushed .. Again. This has to be a good sign.

She stepped back, away from my body. I could tell her breathing had changed slightly as had mine from the closeness. 

"Ok well call me whenever and we will go from there" 

I nodded and grabbed my wallet out of my back pocket, she seen me and stopped me. "No, Dans going to set it up through the team, he is going to send me the billing information" I continued to open my wallet. "Please no, it's taken care of already" She insisted. I wouldn't take no for an answer. When she finally thought I understood she turned walked out of the room towards the front door. I grabbed the bills from my wallet and dropped them on her desk. Five-one hundred dollar bills, that should cover it, after all I've been here two hours and it is a holiday. I quickly follow behind her.. Good she didn't notice.

 I'm not ready to leave this girl yet.

"Enjoy the rest of your Christmas eve" I put my coat on. 

"you too" she smiled up at me with those beautiful blue eyes. I turned and walked away.

Wow, I have never meet a girl like Claire before. I felt so comfortable around her, I didn't want to leave her house. Actually the thought of her staying alone in that house bothers me. She should never be alone. Why do I feel the need to protect this girl? The thought of clients going through her house for massages, that's not safe at all. There's too many creeps in this world. 
Listen to me, I just meet her 2 hours ago, what the hell Sidney? For all I know she could have a boyfriend. Fuck I hope not. I need to get her to come to one of my games.

Notes

My first story, not sure if it's worth posting here, since it's on the regular mibba site. 
Please comment and let me know if your interested and I will contunie!