Arielle's POV

"Arielle?" I heard him say rubbing my arm lightly. I jumped out of sleep, but calmed down realizing it was Sid. And he was talking to me. I turned to face him and studied his soft eyes.

"Hmm?" Was the first thing out of my mouth. I had no clue what else to say.

"I'm sorry for the other night. I shouldn't have done that to you. It's not how I was raised." he said calmly.

"It's okay" I reassured him, reaching up for his cheek, but he pulled back. My heart shattered within my chest.

"Don't. You hurt me--" he laid so close to me I could feel his warmth, but I missed touching him.

"I'm so sorry. I really do love you. I wanted to tell you earlier, but I was scared." I blurted out.

My chest hurt. My whole body hurt. He could tell I was having trouble breathing and I was on the brink of bursting into tears. He sighed seeing me upset and wrapped his arms around me. I'm surprise he didn't wince in disgust.

"Please let me--"

"It's okay. I'm not mad anymore. I'm just---sad." He said slowly, carefully choosing his words. I hated myself for making him feel that way.

"I just want to take it all back. Everything. I wish I never left in the first place." I cried. I got up from the bed and went to the bathroom. I absolutely wanted to die.

"Arielle" Sidney called, I could hear in his voice that he was annoyed. I stood with my back against the door and my arms crossed. I wanted to disappear. I didn't want him to see me.

"Open the door"

"No." I knew I was being a child, but I didn't know what else to do. I realized I didn't even lock the door when I was being pushed further into the bathroom.

"Come on" he grabbed my hand forcefully and walked us downstairs to the living room. It was the first time he touched me. It was amazing. His large hand engulfing my wrist. I just wanted him so badly. He sat on the couch and I sat next to him. I stared straight scared to even look up at him. He wrapped an arm around me and stared at my face.

"Tell me exactly what happened" I took a deep breath.

"In Laval. I went up to wake up Pascal and when I went in the room I just started jumping on the bed you know, just playing around like I always do with you guys. He pulled me down and started kissing me. I told him we couldn't but I didn't stop him either. He told me he--he loved me. He's loved me since before we started seeing each other. He was just too scared to tell me. He said he regretted going out with Carole-Lyne when she asked him. He wanted to dump her for me, but you and I had already started dating by then. So he just stayed with her." I tried to speak slowly, but it still felt like I was rushing to get everything out.

"So he l-loves you?" Sidney asked surprised.

"That's what he says. He still texts me and wants to leave his family for me. But I don't feel the same way. I don't want him to fuck up his family. And you guys are on the same team. I don't want to fuck that up either. Don't be mad at him. This is my fault. He didn't force me into it or anything."

"He still talks to you.." Sid said slowly to himself. "I'll kill him" he said in a very low tone of voice. His eyebrows furrowed and he looked--dangerous.

"Sid--"

"No, he fucked you, behind my back and still wants to be with you? He doesn't have the balls to fucking tell me he likes you?!"

"Sid. Calm down." I put a hand on his bicep and he relaxed, but only a little bit.

"Let's not worry about that. We have some other things to talk about" I say, scared of the impending conversation.

"Like what?" He asked making the confused face he always makes.

"Us. Do you want to--break up? Are we going to figure out how to be together? Do you want me to move out?"

He just stared at me like I was possessed.

"We're going to figure it out. You're not going anywhere." He said hugging me. I melted into his chest.

"How are you just okay with this? You're not screaming or angry I don't get it." I said, my words muffled by his Penguins Hockey shirt.

"For the past couple days, I made you sit through the silent treatment, but I thought it over. I'll never find someone else like you. All of this reminded me that I love you unconditionally, I love everything about you even your flaws. I'm not stupid and something like this better not happen again, because you've already crushed my heart, but I still want to be with you and we can work things out."

"You're perfect. You're the perfect man and I love you so much. I'm sorry I hurt you. I'm sorry about all of this" I said looking up at him.

"It's okay. We'll be okay" He kissed my forehead.

"Well-- you have practice in a little. What do you want for breakfast?" I asked headed towards the kitchen.

"An omlette would be awesome. See that's why I love you. I'm gonna shower and I'll be right out" He said. I started getting the things out of the fridge and started making us breakfast.

~ An hour later
Sidney's POV

I was stuffed from Arielle's breakfast and fought the urge to unbutton my denim pants on the way to Southpointe. When I got there Most of the guys were already warming up.

"Hey, Sid's finally here" Dupuis said.

"Fuck you Duper" I grunted on the way to the locker room.

"The fuck is your problem?" he grumbled.

"You want to know what the fuck my problem is?" I turn on a dime to confront him. "My problem is you fucking my girlfriend behind my back. Did you really think that you could get away with it. Did you really think she'd never tell me? What's worse is that you still call her and text her and tell her that you're read to leave your whole family for her. That's what my fucking problem is!" I scream before walking to my stall. Everyone stopped dead in their tracks. Everyone stared at me then back at Pascal, then back at me. I didn't fucking care. He should be glad I'm not slamming his face into the lockers.

I get my gear on, lace up my skates, and head to the ice. I had to do [i] something[/i] to get all my agression out. I thought Pascal was my friend, my linemate. He's always seemed so loyal at least. I can imagine I don't know, someone else doing this to me. Not him. I felt sick. I've seen him since Arielle told me, but she begged me not to do anything "stupid". So I said nothing until today. He deserves to be embarassed. He deserves the whole team thinking he's a douche. He is.

Pascal's POV

My heart was racing when Sid spoke. My eyes glanced around the room. Everyone was staring at me with the exception of Tanger. He just raised an eyebrow at me then kept walking. I felt like complete shit. Now the whole team, trainers, and coaches know. I dont want everyone thinking they cant trust me, but they didn't know the whole story. Cookie gave me this look. I don't think I'll ever forget it. He just looked at me like he was disgusted by my sight. I really just wanted to tell them all what was really happening. How I was in love with Arielle, it wasn't just some fuck.

I did nothing but look down at my hands. Today was going to be a long day.

Arielle's POV

It's been a while since I've been to work and I guess the businesses can run themselves, but I feel bad not at least checking up on them. Speaking of checking up I needed to see how Pat was doing.

I picked up my iPhone from the couch and dialed his number.

"Hello?"

"Hey Pat. How are you feeling? " I ask beginning to pace?

"Better, not 100%, but better."

"Good, I'm glad to hear it. I--uh--"

"I miss you too sweetheart" God, that word. If there was anything Patrick could say to make me crumble, it was sweetheart. I think that's because it's what my parents used to call me.

"Um--Sid's talking to me now. We're going to try and work through things." I can almost hear his disgust.

"Well, that's good I guess."