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Breaking the Ice

Douze

“Sid, I do notice you-“ Mel began, holding Sid against her. A harsh vibration in Mel’s pocket interrupted the two.

“Hey,” Mel forced some excitement in her voice.

“Mellllllll!!!!! Guess what?” Lauren screamed through the phone. Lauren or LC is Sidney Crosby’s adopted sister. She was adopted when she was 15 and Sid, being 4 years older than her, was already in the NHL. They were still pretty close though.

“Haha what girl?” she crossed her arms and leaned up against the wall in the runway.

“I’m moving to Pittsburgh.” Mel almost dropped the phone.

“What? That’s great. What’s going on?”

“I got into Duquesne!”

“That’s so amazing! Do you not like U of T?”

“I like it, but I’m just so lonely. Toronto is alright, but these Leafs fans! Besides, you and Sid are in Pittsburgh, so I thought why not.” Mel just smiled widely at Sid who turned his head sideways in confusion.

“I’m so excited. When do you think you’ll be here?”

“Sometime next week”

“Damn girl, where are you staying?”

“I was hoping I could stay with you. I know you live close to campus and I absolutely couldn’t stomach living with Sid.”

“Thanks for the notice,” Mel began sarcastically. “Then again this just gives me an excuse to go décor shopping.”

“Yess. I like blue, and chevron, and-“

“I get it, I get it. I’ll get your room fixed up and I’ll see you next week.” Mel hung up and smirked at Sid.

“Who was that?” he asked.

“Your sister.” Mel said running her fingers through her hair. She was thinking of which stores she’d hit up for her best friends room

“Which one?”

“Lauren, she’s moving to Pittsburgh.”

“Wait, what?” Sid furrowed his eyebrows in confusion.

“She’s transferring from U of T to Duquesne. She said she’s lonely and claimed my spare bedroom.” Mel said, google searching the closest Ikea and Williams-Sonoma stores.

“Woah, okay. I wonder why she didn’t tell me first.”

“It’s cause I’m her best friend…and you’re her brother.” Mel smirked leaving for the store.


The week went by quickly and Mel was more than excited. LC would be moving in and she finally got to play. They faced Boston and won the game. She was over the whole thing with James although it didn’t mean there was no awkwardness in the locker room. They just didn’t talk. No “pass me the puck” no non-verbal communication, there was absolutely nothing. Mel tried to leave everything at the rink and walked to her car on way to pick up LC.

“Hey, mind if I come with?” Sid asked walking beside Mel, “She is my sister”

“If you want.” Mel smiled. Sid eventually got over Mel’s night with James. He flashed her a huge smile and laced their fingers. Mel turned to look at him and he pulled her to his side. She smiled and they hopped in her car.

“You drive a clown car.” he laughed stepping inside.

“Whatever. You’re not even that big!” Mel laughed turning on the radio. Sidney soon turned it off.

“Woah woah, never mess with a girl’s radio! Mel joked as they entered the Fort Pitt tunnel.

“I want to talk about something…..”

“Shoot.” She replied slicking some carmex on her chapped lips. Sid couldn’t help but stare at them as he tried to compose his thoughts.

“I want to talk about us.”

“Okay…”

“I don’t know about you, but I want us to be-”

“God, Sid. Are we gonna have the DTR talk?

“DTR?”

“Defining the relationship’

“I want to be your boyfriend. Is that so wrong?” he said facing her more. She glanced at him and her eyes went back to the road.

“No, it’s just. I’ve never…I’ve never had a real boyfriend before Nealer and it’s weird..” her hands began to shake nervously. He gently put a hand on her shoulder, making her look at him.

“We can go slow-“

“Sid, I just- I don’t know okay” she mutters under her breath.

“What am I doing wrong here?!” Sid starts yelling. “How can you date him, but you can’t date me. You can go on about how you don’t do relationships, yet you can date him and be “in love” with him? What’s wrong with me?” He freaks. Her mouth drops and a tear begins to form in her eye.

“Nothing’s wrong with you. That’s the problem. You’re fucking perfect and you make me feel inferior because you’re just so God Damned good at everything! You live up to these ridiculously high standards and I can never be good enough for you. I’ll never be able to make the perfect five-course meal, or give the perfect massage, or be the best kisser. Do you know how hard it is to like someone you’ll never be good enough for?!” Mel cried. She pulled into the airport and parked in the pick up section. She got out of the car and slammed the door behind her.

“What are you even talked about?” Sid asked jogging to catch up to her quick pace.

“Oh come on, everything about you oozes perfection. Everything you touch turns to fucking gold. ” She scoffs loudly speeding up to the waiting area. She looks around and crosses her arms.

“Does not. I’m….a terrible singer.” He says standing so close behind her the heat he gives off makes her shudder.

“Oh please, don’t even right now Sid.”

“Don’t even what? Prove to you that I’m not perfect? Nobody is. What do you want me to say?”

“Nothing. I don’t want you to say anything. Just don’t talk.” Mel retorted shortly. Sid grimaced and crossed his arms angrily. They waited. And waited. And checked the time and waited some more. It seemed like LC would never get there.

“I’m sorry.”

“Shut up.” Mel scoffed.

“Hey!” Sid angrily grabbed Mel’s arm and turned her. “Tell me right now what the hell you want. You just said you like me and I’m willing to at least try. If you’re too fucking scared, fine. I’ll leave you alone, but make up your fucking mind.”

Mel took a moment to think it over. James started out great, but they started their relationship off by fucking. What did she expect? Sid was….he was really trying. REALLY trying. She did feel a little bad about how she was so apprehensive about dating him, but sometimes he was so amazing and makes things look so easy that she was insecure. She thought that maybe a change would be good. She’d never been with anyone like Sidney, but his outburst just made the mostly spunky girl feel small and weak.

“I want you.” Mel whispered staring at the ground. Sid couldn’t help but smile as he hugged her and lifted her up. She was so overwhelmed she burst into tears.

“It’s okay. I’ll always be here for you. Besides. I think you’re the one who’s perfect. A little indecisive, but perfect” he said, planting a kiss on her temples. He set her down and kissed her cheek.

“So am I the lucky guy that gets to call you himself your boyfriend?” He asked putting an arm around her.

“Yes.” She admitted, blushing.


“Mel!” Lauren screamed running up and hugging her best friend.

“Oh my God, Mel. It’s been too long” LC lit up, her blue eyes sparkling.

“That it has girl!” Mel forced a smile.

“What’s wrong? Have you been crying?” LC said pulling away.

“No, it’s just allergies. They’re killing me this time of year.” Mel lied.

“Aww poor thing!”

“I love how you say hello to your brother,” Sid smirked uncrossing his arms.

“hey sid!” She gave him a huge hug and threw her suitcases his way.

“How are you too.” He felt like a caddy, toting around his sisters pink polka-dot luggage to the car.

Notes



for Lauren :D

Comments

great job
Great story please update
Hawksgirl88 Hawksgirl88
7/14/13
Amazing story
Chicago Canada Chicago Canada
6/22/13
Freaking love this! Mel is badass.
AnthemGlass AnthemGlass
4/25/13
AHHH I LOVE IT! :D
SWEET BEAU SWEET BEAU
4/19/13