Beating the Penguins is always fun. Beating them twice in 24 hours is a dream come true. And since it was a day game, they didn’t have to wait until the next morning to go home, which meant they didn’t have to spend the night in a city where everyone hates them. Sean and the entire team couldn’t contain their smiles as they boarded the bus in Pittsburgh, ready to make the 5 hour drive home. He settled into his usual seat next to Kimmo and put his headphones in, closing his eyes for a nap. About two hours into the ride, he was woken up by his phone vibrating. He smiled when he saw Charlie’s name on the caller ID.
“Hey gorgeous!” He answered, still somewhat asleep.
“Everything’s gone!” She cried on the other end. This instantly woke him up.
“What’s gone?” He asked. She mumbled something unintelligible between sobs. “Charlie, take a breath. I can’t understand you.” He heard someone ask her for the phone and her sobs grew quieter.
“Sean?” He heard Janine ask.
“Hey. What’s going on?”
“Charlie’s apartment was robbed.” Janine told him. “Just about everything is gone. The TV, the couches, her laptop, all the artwork, most of her clothes, everything.”
He sucked in a breath.
“Are you serious?”
“No, Sean. I’m lying. This is a prank.” Janine responded, her words dripping with sarcasm.
“Sorry, stupid question. But I don’t know what to say. When did this happen? Is she okay? Do they know who did it?” He rattled off questions as fast as his brain could process them.
“Slow down, tiger. I’ll tell you everything we know but I can’t answer any of that when you don’t let me talk.” He huffed, but stayed silent. “It either happened today or yesterday. We went to a bar right around the corner from your place last night so she decided to stay there instead of driving home, and then I picked her up and she spent this morning and afternoon with us at Johanna’s house. We hung out for a little after the game and then we decided to head out. I drove her home and she was going to show me the new painting she got for her hallway but when we got up here we found this. We called the cops immediately and they’re looking over it all right now. She’s physically okay, but she’s freaked out. We have no idea who it was, but her door wasn’t busted in so the police think it was someone who knows her. Maybe someone who could have stolen a key or something. They’re working on getting the surveillance video from the bank across the street since her building doesn’t have any cameras. I’ve already decided that after the police are done here she’s coming with me until you guys get home. You can pick her up at our place and take her with you. Does that answer all your questions?” He let it all sink in for a second.
“Yeah, I think so. Can I talk to her please?”
“Sure.” She started to give Charlie the phone back, but he stopped her by yelling her name.”
“Thank you, Janine. I appreciate that you’re there with her right now.”
“That’s what friends do, Sean. Here she is.”

He talked to his distraught girlfriend, trying to calm her down for half an hour before she told him that the police were done their inspection and wanted to talk to her some more. She seemed a little more collected when they hung up, but he was still worried about her. He closed his eyes and ran his fingers through his hair.
“What was that about?” Brayden asked from behind, startling him.
“Dude I thought everyone was asleep! Don’t scare me like that.”
“You seriously thought we were all asleep? After hearing you practically talking your girlfriend off a ledge for the past half hour?” Kimmo asked. Sean looked around and saw half his team staring at him with expectant looks.
“Charlie’s apartment got robed.” He said. “Pretty much everything was stolen.”
His teammates looked at him with wide eyes and he had to explain everything that Janine had told him.
“Do you think it could be Anne?” G asked when he was done with his story. Sean raised an eyebrow at his captain. “Well, think about it. You said the police think it was someone who could have stolen her spare key. Anne was in her apartment like a week ago.”
“Shit I never thought about that.” Sean said, and reached for his phone. “That would make a lot of sense.” He called Charlie back and told her what G had suggested. She agreed that it could be a possibility.

Sean wasn’t sure if he wanted it to be Anne behind the robbery or not. On the one hand, if it is Anne, that would confirm all of their suspicions that she’s someone they shouldn’t have trusted. Charlie already lost her mother once, lost her father and never gets to see her brother. He didn’t know how she would handle being betrayed by the woman who had just come back into her life. But on the other hand, if it wasn’t Anne, that would mean that they have someone else to worry about as well. Someone who knows her well enough to have the opportunity to get a copy of Charlie’s key and would stab her in the back. It’s a question between two evils that he really didn’t want her to have to deal with. Fortunately, he would be home in 2 hours and could be there with her through all of this.

-Charlie-
“Ma'am? We’ve received word that we have the video footage from the bank across the street. It’s at the precinct and they are getting ready to go over it. We can take you down there now, but it will probably take them a couple hours to go through it.”
“Thank you, officer. I think if it will take a while I’ll wait for my boyfriend to come home.”
Charlie walked the officer to the door and thanked him again for everything he had done. Once the door was closed, she turned around and slowly slid her back down the wood doorframe. When she reached the bottom, she put her head in her hands and let out a long sigh. She felt Janine sit down next to her.
“Everything will be okay, sweetheart.” She said. “They’re looking at the video now. They’ll catch whoever it was.”
“I have no doubt they’ll catch who did it. I’m just worried about who it is.” She looked up at her friend. “What if it was my mother? What do I do then?”
“I don’t really know, Charlie.” Janine says, rubbing her back. “But I do know that you have a fantastic support system behind you, no matter what happens. Sean, Brayden, all the guys, all the girls. We love you and we’re here for you.”
“You’re such a good friend, J. What would I do without you?”
“Probably go crazy.” The women laughed and Janine helped Charlie to her feet. They straightened up what was left of her apartment and packed a bag of essentials. Fortunately over the course of their relationship Charlie had spent a lot of time at Sean’s apartment, and had left enough clothing there to get by until she could replace what was stolen.
“I’m so glad I had my ring with me.” She said as they finished up cleaning the kitchen, the last thing they had left to do.
“Were you not wearing it before?” Janine asked, surprised. Since the Christmas debacle it was rare for Charlie to take it off.
“My fingers have been swollen for a couple days, so I had taken everything off for a while. But I didn’t want to leave it here over the weekend so I have it on my necklace.” She explained.
“Oh thank God. I was worried you two were secretly having problems or something.” Janine said with a smile.
“Nope! He’s actually perfect and I’m more in love with him than I ever have been. You know, he took me to the zoo the other day? Planned this perfect date day. Then he took me to a fancy restaurant and was sweet and romantic. Totally not like him at all!” She laughed. She loved her boyfriend, but he struggled with showing her how he felt.
“Oh, Brayden is the same way. He’s starting to get the hang of it though. I would bet they get help from the older guys. I know Kimmo is secretly a romantic based on Johanna’s stories, so he probably gives them all tips.”

The women chuckled and headed for the car, making sure to lock up behind them. As they reached Brayden and Janine’s place, Charlie got a text from Sean telling her they were about half an hour away. Relief flooded over her. As much as she loved being with Janine, she was still freaked out over what had happened and knew that the only person who would calm her down and make her feel safe again was the man she was waiting for. The women sat down on the couch and turned on the TV, finding Say Yes To The Dress, Janine’s favorite show. They began discussing weddings, and what they would want. While they were best friends, they were complete opposites. Janine wanted an extravagant ball gown dress and a church wedding, where Charlie wanted a simple lace dress and a beach wedding. Their focus had switched to Matt and Brianne’s upcoming nuptials when Sean and Brayden came into the room. The two men crossed the room to give their respective ladies a hello kiss.
“Uh oh, the women are discussing marriage....” Brayden laughed.
“We’re talking about Matt and Brianne you moron!” Janine shot back at him with a smile.
“Sure you are. There’s no possible way you were telling Charlie all your plans for your future wedding. Even though you aren’t even engaged yet.” He teased, clearly egging her on.
“Well who’s fault is that?” She teased right back, nudging him in the ribs.
“All this flirting is making me uncomfortable.” Charlie laughed. “Let’s go babe, before they start fucking in front of us.”
Sean chuckled and grabbed her hand, leading her towards the door. They bid their goodbyes and headed for his car.
“Oh, I forgot to tell you. They got the video and are going over it. They said I could show up whenever.” She said, turning to Sean.
“Let’s stop at home so I can get out of my suit and then head over?” He suggested. That sounded good to her, even though she loved the way he looked when he dressed up. They pulled into his spot at his apartment complex and rode the elevator up to his floor. The entire time they just held hands, but Charlie couldn’t help the way his skin on hers made her feel. He gently rubbed his thumb over her knuckles, sending shivers down her spine. She moaned softly and he instantly pressed her against the elevator wall.
“What was that sexy moan for?” He asked, kissing her neck. She couldn’t answer so she grabbed the back of his head and brought his lips to hers. The doors dinged, letting them know that they had reached his floor. Without hesitation, he picked her up and carried her down the hallway. He fumbled with his keys for a second, but regained his composure and unlocked his door throwing both of their bags to the ground just inside the door. He put her down but kept her body flush with his. She slid off his jacket and tossed it on the table with his keys. He ripped her hoodie over her head, exposing the tank top she had thrown on. She shivered as he let his large hands roam down her arms and back up her torso, stopping to cup her breasts. He slid her straps down her arms and popped one breast free from her bra. Lowering his head, he went straight for her nipple, pulling it into his mouth. She gasped and threaded her hands into his hair, squeezing tightly. This was a surprise because he never went right for the kill, he always took his time. She lowered her hands to his shirt, unbuttoning it, and he switched over to her other breast, giving it the same attention. Keeping his tie on, she pushed his shirt off his shoulders and he let it fall to the floor. He pulled his mouth from her breast and placed sloppy kisses up her chest and neck, settling behind her ear. He turned his attention to the button on her jeans and pushed them down, gliding his calloused hands down her legs with them. Her skin sparked under his touch. When he reached the floor, he pulled her shoes off and kissed the inside of her ankles. The simple gesture drove Charlie wild. His lips climbed back up the inside of her legs, alternating kisses between the two until he reached her thighs. His hands followed every movement, causing her heat to pool between her legs. She couldn’t hold back the whimper of anticipation as he nuzzled his nose into the front of her panties. Ignoring her hot core begging for him, he continued upwards from her belly button, pulling her shirt up with him. When he reached the valley between her breasts, his hands reached behind her back and popped the clasp on her bra. She could feel his hard on against her thigh, which further increased her desire for him. His lips continued with his hands until he was pulling her shirt over her head and dropping her bra to the floor. His hands returned to her breasts and he stood to his full height, pinning her against the wall with his hips. His fingers lightly tweaked her nipples, still wet from his mouth.

“You’re so beautiful” He murmured in her ear.
She felt his skin grow warm as her hands traveled around his shoulders and down his chest. Her nails scratched lightly as she traced over his abs and he moaned softly, clearly liking the feeling. He captured her lips with his and she worked on relieving him from his belt and pants. Once his pants were on the floor, she pulled away from him, grabbing the loosened tie that was still around his neck. She turned and pulled him towards his bedroom, feeling his eyes and hands appreciate her ass the entire way there.

When they reached his room, it was like someone had switched on a light. Sean went from a sweet caressing man in the hallway to a more aggressive force in the bedroom. Keeping her turned away from him, he shed his briefs and pulled her close to him, her tiny lace panties the only thing separating their bodies. He threw his tie across the room and guided her own hand down her stomach towards her core.
“Touch yourself.” He begged. Charlie nearly melted at the needy tone of his voice. She let her hand slip beneath the lace and ran her finger across her slit. She was drenched. She pressed harder, barely slipping her finger past her folds and let out a moan. He turned her around and leaned her back against the wall for support. Her eyes fluttered shut as she let her own fingers continue to caress her area.
“Look at me, baby.” He demanded in a gruff voice. She opened her eyes and her entire body sparked as she watched him curl his long fingers around his length. His eyes roamed her whole body, from head to toe and hers did the same. She stuck one finger fully into herself and cried out at the pleasure. A second finger quickly followed and her breath caught in her throat. She began pumping her fingers in and out, watching his hand speed up with her. She was so close, she could feel it. “Come for me, Charlie.” He didn’t have to ask twice. She came with a gasp, wetting her fingers with her juices. She rode out her orgasm before pulling her fingers out. Sean quickly grabbed them, licking them clean. “Mmm you taste so good.” He mumbled. She pushed him off of her and towards the bed, a woman on a mission. She sat him down on the edge and climbed on top, straddling his legs. He pumped his cock twice more before guiding it to her entrance. Rather than letting her slide onto him, he stopped just as his head broke her folds. The sudden stop was torture.
“Why are you stopping?” She gasped, desperate for him.
“Wait for it, baby.” He responded. His hands grabbed her ass and he slowly stood up, letting her slide onto his dick. They both groaned out in pleasure. Once he was all the way in, he walked them back to the wall and held her against it. He started moving slowly, but quickly picked up the pace when she grabbed his hair and pulled tight. For once, neither of them made any noises other than shallow breathing and she listened to the sound of their skin slapping together. She felt herself rise higher and knew she was going to be done soon.
“Sean I’m so close.” She gasped.
“Hold it, baby. I’m almost there.” He responded.
She fought hard to keep herself from going over the ledge, but damn was it hard. He was just so good, pounding into her against the wall. She felt his dick quiver and knew he was about to cum.
“Let go, Charlie.” He said, and she did. He followed not even half a second later, releasing three hot spurts into her. They had both orgasmed so hard, she didn’t know how he was still holding her up. She glanced down and saw that he was using his entire body to hold her against the wall.

Once he regained strength, he slid out of her and carefully lowered her so she was standing on her own two feet. Not needing many words, they hopped in the shower together and washed the sex away. He wrapped her in a towel and they got dressed, still too exhausted to say much.
“You want to go to the police station now?” He asked. She nodded her head and watched as he slid a pair of sweatpants on. Her fingers ran through her hair, quickly braiding it. Together, they picked up their discarded clothes and left the apartment, once again making sure to lock the door.

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“Miss Coleman? Detective Beck will see you now.” The officer at the front desk called, bringing Charlie and Sean to their feet. They followed him back to the conference room where Charlie recognized the officer and detective who had been at her apartment earlier that afternoon.
“Miss Coleman, welcome. Please have a seat.” The officer said, guiding them to the table.
“Thank you. This is my boyfriend, Sean.” She made the introduction.
“Oh, we know who he is.” The officer laughed. “Good game today, kid. Always nice to beat the damn Penguins.”
Sean chuckled and thanked him.
“So let’s get right to it.” Detective Beck started. “We were able to use the video to get a visual of the people who broke in. We were able to get a picture of two of the males, but there was a third male and a woman who we could not recognize. Unfortunately, they never showed their faces to the camera. We’re working on running the two through our databases to identify them right now. Would you like to take a look?” She nodded and he turned his laptop around to face her, pulling up the video. Charlie felt herself getting nervous, but Sean’s hand intertwined with hers, calming her down. Detective Beck scrolled through the video to the point where she could see her couch coming from the door. She didn’t recognize the two men carrying it, but gasped instantly when she saw the woman behind them. She didn’t need to see her face to know who it was.
“Do you recognize them?” The officer asked.

“That’s my mother.” She said, looking away from the screen with tears in her eyes.

Notes

Officially all caught up with where I am on Mibba.

But I'm disgustingly stuck. Comment and let me know where you guys think this should go. How should Charlie and Sean handle this?