The Captains

The past few months have been awesome. I've grown closer to the entire team, its like being part of one giant family. Whenever I have home game nights off, I sit with the other WAG's, most of them are pretty nice. The ones who are rude and snobby are just puck sluts who herd together and drink the entire game instead of watching it. I've grown closest to Abby Sharp. Patrick and Cassie are officially dating now, so she comes to the games too. For thanksgiving, I wasn't able to go home, so Cassie, Patrick, Jon and I had our own at my apartment. Cas and I cooked and Jon and Pat watched football, naturally. I also had gotten close to the team by traveling with them. So far, I've gone to every away game. Jon and I don't share rooms though. I get my own, being one of the only girls who travels with the team regularly. Occasionally, Jon will stay with me in mine just because. We sit next to each other on the plane/bus rides though.

Sidney and I haven't talked but a few times since I told him about Jon and I. He feels better knowing I still wear my ring. He kept saying he won't hesitate to check Jon or fight him, but he was only half joking, which made me nervous. I brushed it off and told him not too, for me.


Its now December in Chicago, my favorite time of year. Everything was decorated for Christmas and it was cold. I'd always loved the cold. It hasn't frozen over majorly yet, but the weather forecast is saying its supposed to within the weak. Tonight, we're flying out to Pittsburgh. We won our game against the Flames a few hours ago 2-4, so everyone is pretty pumped. The team loaded everything up and got on the plane. Jon put our bags in the over head thing and sat in the window seat so I could lean up against him. Our plane took off about 10 minutes later. Once we were up in the air, I sighed and threw my head back into Jon's chest. We were able to use our electronics now, so he got out his phone and used his notes to talk so we wouldn't disturb anyone since it was pretty late and most people were asleep.
*You okay?*
*Yeah, just worried that Sid will try doing something. I don't want anyone to get hurt*
*Don't worry, if he tries anything on the ice, we'll take care of it. Me and you will just stay together when we aren't at the game and practices.*
*Okay. Thanks:)*
*No problems Chels*
He put his phone away and wrapped his arms around me. I fell asleep to Jon's heartbeat a while later and didn't wake up until Jon nudged me and told me we were landing soon. I sat up and buckled my seat belt and waited to land. Once we arrived at the gate, Jon got our bags down and we loaded onto the bus to the hotel. We got checked in and I kissed Jon goodnight and went to my room. I immediately changed and went to sleep.

The next morning, I woke up to Jon, Kane, and Shaw jumping on top of me and my bed. I could tell it was way early, the sun had barely risen over the horizon.
"Fuck off!" i said, throwing pillows at them and pulling the covers over my head. They got off and Kane and Shaw left, leaving Jon and I alone. He laid down next to me and I rolled into him.
"How did you even get in here?" I asked into his chest.
"You gave me one of your keys last night, you were out of it like you always are when you're tired like that." He said, putting his arms around me.
"I hate it when that happens." I said. For some reason, ever since I was little, if i got really tired, I got really out of it and loopy. I didn't know what I would be saying or where I would be going half the time. My friends would always make fun of me at sleepovers too, which made me really mad too. I tend to get really mad when I'm tired also.
"Everyone else thinks its hilarious," Jon said, squeezing my sides. I laughed and rolled my eyes.
"Why did you come in here so early though" I asked, getting back to my point.
"Cause its funny messing with you." he said smiling.
"It is not!" I said, turning over and putting my back to Jon. He then rolled over on top of me, putting his dead weight on me. I couldn't move, and then he started tickling me.
"No-Jon no! I can't- No!" I said in between squeals. I finally was able to roll out from under him and stand up. I was wedged in the tiny space between the wall and bed. Jon got up too and cornered me with his body. His hands were on my hips and he was moving them up and down, smiling down at me. I got on my toes and reached up to kiss him. He kissed me back hard, our tongues intertwining. He leaned into me, pushing me as far back onto the wall as I could go. I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him as close to me as I could. We didn't pull apart until my alarm of when I was supposed to get up went off. I had no idea how much time had passed, but it wasn't enough. I crawled across my bed and turned the alarm off. I looked back over at Jon, who was standing against the wall with his arms crossed and head tilted, smirking at me.
"what?" i asked, smiling back at him
"nothing, just admiring you." he said. I rolled my eyes and walked over to my bag to get my clothes.
"whatever Jon." I said pulling out a pair of jeans,a long-sleeve polo t-shirt, and clean underwear. I walked over to the sink and grabbed my toothbrush next. I turned around to find Jon holding up the pair of underwear I had just pulled out.
"Cute, but next time I'd go with lace." he said, smiling. My face went redder than a tomato it was burning. I walked over to him and snatched them from his hands.
"Ill consider. Now out, I need to get ready." I said to him.
"Alright, alright. Breakfast?" he asked before leaving.
"Yeah, Ill come down to your room." I said, kissing his cheek.
"K, see you in a bit." he said. He left and I closed the door behind him. I ran through the shower, dried and did my hair and makeup, got dressed, and went down to Jon's room. I knocked and Pat let me in.
"did you enjoy you're wake up call?" Pat asked closing the door behind me.
"oh, it was just wonderful. Highlight of my day" I said sarcastically. Pat laughed as Jon came out of the bathroom, wiping the remaining toothpaste off his lip.
"Ready?" he asked putting on his jacket and grabbing his wallet and phone.
"Yeah." I said, walking over to him.
"We'll be back later, goin' out to breakfast." Jon said to Pat.
"K. Practice at 3." he said back.
We left the hotel and walked a few blocks. We got to a little diner and went inside. We ate our breakfast and walked around Pittsburgh for a while. At about 11, we went back to the hotel to rest for practice. We hung out in Jon and Pat's room just watching TV. At 2, I went back to my room and changed into my team warm-ups and got ready for practice. We loaded on the bus at 2:30 and went to the Consol Energy Center. I walked in and smelled the familiar smell, walked the familiar halls and walked into the familiar medical room, where I first met Sidney. I walked around for a minute, reminiscing. A few minutes later, Jon walked in to find me sitting on the examining table in the middle of the room. I was tracing the stitching in it with my finger tips.
"You good?" he asked, making me jump a little. I shot my head up quickly.
"Yeah, yeah. I'm fine.Just thinking." I said, running my hand through my hair.
"...about what?" he asked me, leaning up against his stick.
"this is just where I met, you know..." I said. Jon didn't respond, he just nodded.
"its dumb, i know. I should be focused on the team." I said, shaking my head and standing up.
"No, its not dumb. I understand." he said, following me out into the locker room.
"Thanks Jon." I said, smiling and kissing his cheek.
We went out onto the ice and I found my spot next to Justin on the bench. We watched the practice, helping out wherever we were needed. Once it was over, the team cleaned up and we left. When we were on our way out, the Pens were on their way in. The teams crossed paths, some guys talking and greeting friends, others not giving any attention to the opposite team. I said hi to all of my old friends on the team and was especially glad to see the members of their medical team, the people who mentored me and helped me get to where i am today. Jon and I were bringing up the rear of the blackhawks and Sid and Neal were doing the same for the Pens. When we were within of few feet of each other, I smiled at the both lf them. Neal smiled back and gave me a goofy face but Sidney didn't do anything back. My arm was around Jon's and as we passed each other, Sid scoffed. This pushed Jon over the edge. He dropped his bag and Sid did the same. Jon approached him and then Sid shoved him. Jon smirked and then raised his fist back. Neal and I both jumped in between them as best as we could to try prying them apart.
"Sid, cool it."
"Just wait, you do anything, anything, to her and I find out about, you'll be sorry." Sid said to Jon.
"You're the one who's sorry, not able to have the balls to pursue anything with her, making her wait. Thats a low. You should be on your knees begging for her." Jon said.
"Just enjoy sloppy seconds man." Sid said backing off.
"Sindey" Neal said shaking his head at him."not right dude."
When Sid said that, I gasped softly and backed away from them a foot or two. Sid looked at me with complete pain and remorse in his eyes, realizing what he'd said.
"Chelsea-" he stared. I cut him off.
"No. If that's all i am to you now." i said, picking up my bag and walking away. Jon shook his head at Sidney and smiled.
"Wrong move." i heard him say. He picked his bag up and jogged a little to catch up with me. The team was pretty much all of the bus now, just a few people left to get on. On the ride back to the hotel, i looked at my ring. i spun it around my finger as Sidney's words replayed in my mind. I stared out the window, taking in the familiar streets and building and smiling as memories from my high school years came into my head. When we got to the hotel, a few people wanted to go out to dinner, including Jon. I wasn't really up for it, so i just stayed in my room and watched TV. My phone rang after a while and a picture of Sid and I appeared on the screen. I looked at, deciding weather or not to answer. I hit the ignore button and set my phone aside and stared at the ceiling.

Notes

Done! Part two of this chapter is coming! Night lovlies!