When she says baby

*March 20,2015*
Today is the eleventh anniversary of my brother Alexandre Roy Beauchemin passed away.
This day never get easier. But how can it? I lost my big brother to way to soon. I tell myself every day that “Only the good die young.”
I roll over in bed and snuggle closer to Sidney, he wraps his arms around me and hugs me tight. Bythe sound of his breathing I know he’s still asleep, I turn my head up and plant a gentle kiss on the underside of his jaw.
Even though this is the toughest day of my life I know I have Sidney here to hold me a make me feel protected and safe.
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*Sidney’s POV*
Today’s the day, today I’m going to ask Sarah to marry me. I called her family and they’re flying down for tonight’s game. When Sarah’s parents came to visit at the beginning of the month I asked Sarah’s dad for his blessing to marry Sarah.
It’s as if my emotions have all been placed in one of those paint mixer things they have at hardware stores.
I could barely focus at practice and coach was beginning to get frustrated.

“CROSBY!” he yelled motioning me over with his hand.

“Yes coach?” I asked skidding to a stop.

“Look Sidney, I know tonight’s a big night but, please focus. We need this win tonight.”

“Of course coach!”
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*Sarah’s POV*
I run through the back entrance of CONSOL.
As if today couldn’t be any worse now I’m late for the game, a damn important game.
“Excuse me? Ms.Beauchemin?” a security guard asks stepping in front of me.
“Yes??” I ask annoyed, did this guy not understand that I only have five minutes to get to my seat before the game starts?!
“Ms.Beauchemin you have to come with me.” I don’t have time to argue so I just follow him.
“Can you please tell me why you’re taking me to the Penguins bench right before a game?” I ask confused.
“I’m just following my instructions Miss.”

Once we step through the doors and are at the bench I notice that there is a carpet rolled out leading to center ice. I also notice that the starting line ups aren’t lined up on the blue, then I see Sidney skate out to center ice and stops.

Evgeni walks up to me and offers me his elbow, I slip my hand onto it and he leads me down the carpet and towards Sidney.

Once we reach Sidney, Evgeni lets me go and kisses my head before returning to the bench.

“Sidney, as always, the ice is yours. Take it away.” The announcer says.

“Sidney, what is going on?” I ask him looking around the arena .

“Turn around baby girl.” He whispers.

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*Sidney’s POV*
The look on Sarah’s face when she turns around and see’s both my famil and here’s standing on the carpet by the boards.

“Sidney. Sidney baby. Please tell me what’s going on.”

"Sarah, baby. This day has been filled with sadness for your family for too long. I want to give you and your family a reason to smile today." I say looking right into Sarah's beautiful green eyes.

"Sidney, baby what are you saying?" Sarah asks me looking worried.

"Sarah what I'm saying. No what I'm asking, is," I go down on one knee and pull a black velvet box out from my sock," Sarah Emmaline Beauchemin, the day I met you my life changed for the better, and now I couldn't imagine my life without you. Sarah, baby, please, please make me the happiest man in the world and be my wife. Sarah will you please marry me?"

By the time I finished my speech, Sarah is full on bawling.

Sarah can't speak she just simply nods her head, I break into a mega smile and I slip the ring on Sarah’s finger. I stand up and wrap Sarah in a huge hug, planting my lips on hers and give her a kiss that takes both of our breath away. When I pulls away I keep my forehead pressed against Sarah’s, her eyes closed just like mine.

"Yes." I hear Sarah whisper, a huge smile spreads across my face.

"Yes, I'll marry you." Sarah repeats laughing a little, fresh tears streaming down her pink cheeks.

Marc-André skates up with the jersey and roses I gave him earlier to bring to me, he hands them to me and skates back to the bench.

I sets the roses down and unfold the jersey, I spin it around so Sarah can see what I’ve had placed on the back and Ican't help but laugh with Sarah’s expression when she sees the name on the back, Mrs.Crosby.

I hand her the jersey and watch as she slips it on over top of her hoodie, she must have been running late after finishing up her afternoon session.

I then hand Sarah the roses and kiss her before escorting her down the carpet and to our families, surprise surprise our moms and sisters are crying (can you feel the sarcasm dripping off the words?).
They turn to leave and Sarah and I follow them. The crowd is going crazy with applause and some of the Penguins are hitting me on the back in a congratulatory way.

"I love you Sarah. And I can't wait to see you after the game." I say once we reach the door that separates the hallway from the ice surface.

"I love you to Sidney. Now go out there and kick some ass."

I laugh and turn back to the ice, now focusing on the game ahead of me. Hopefully all the adrenaline coursing through my veins will help me lead my team to victory tonight.

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