I had just finished showing my footage from the Toronto road trip. “By the looks of it everybody had a great time no matter what they were doing. Whether they’re from Canada or not. It’s nice to see the families all bonding as well,” Doug commented. “Yeah, it was very nice to see! I was surprised how similar the families all were and how well everyone got along.” “Your family was even there Brittany,” “They were!” They showed a couple of pictures with me and my family or my family with the players. “Aw, who is that cute little guy?” “That’s my nephew Camden; he’s almost 3 and is obsessed with hockey.” “Seems like he got along well with the boys,” “Oh goodness yes. Especially Cookie.” “Really?” “Oh yeah! At first he was sort of scared and I think it was because of the missing tooth,” I was cut off by laughter, “and maybe the size difference. But once he got to know them it was cute to see them with Camden.” “You should show a video of his celebration!” Jordan, our guest for the evening, yelled out, “That is one of the cutest things I had ever seen!” he laughed. Very odd coming from a hockey player.

After we were finished filming I was about to leave I was called into Rick Lasseder’s office. He is the head of Pens TV and a huge part of the Penguins and is close with the team. I was nervous, he never calls to see anyone. Doug was coming up with me, despite our age difference, Doug being in his late 50’s almost 60’s, we got along great. I’m talking Regis and Kelly great. “What do you think it’s about?” I asked him. “Are you sleeping with the players again?” he joked. Award enough, I technically haven’t yet. When we arrived in his office my heart was pounding.

“Welcome!” he greeted, giving handshakes. When we were at his desk he gave us a speech on how well the show was going so far and how he wanted to encourage more involvement. He had asked Doug to leave before I was dismissed, making me extremely nervous. “Now Brittany, I know you are one of the only females in this business, but we need you and Sidney to calm down with the PDA,” “Excuse me? I don’t know what you’re talking about,” He pulled out a picture from a newspaper clipping from Toronto. It was a picture of Sidney and I kissing outside the restaurant. Shit. “Oh,” was all I had to say. “How long has this been going on for?” “A couple of weeks, but sir, I can assure you that this is an accident,” “Oh I’m sure it was, but I would much prefer that you and Mr. Crosby cool it off on the romance. You just got your job here and it will look bad.” “Alright. That is fine. I understand and respect your request.” “Thank you. I’m sure you know what I mean-“ “Yes, I do sir. I’m so sorry and it won’t happen again.” “Thank you. Well I have a meeting right now with some executive producers, so if you’ll excuse me. I will see you soon,” “Have a good one sir.” Fuck.

That night I had decided to have Sidney over from some quality time and to discuss my meeting with Mr. Lasseder. We had just finished dinner and crashed on the couch in my family room. “You seem upset, what’s wrong Britt?” “I had a meeting with Mr. Lasseder today,” “Oh?” he shifted more towards me, displaying attention to what I had to say. “Well it started out with how happy he is that the show is doing great, but then it changed to something else.” “What?” he asked concerned. “He saw us kissing,” I bowed my head. “What? How? That’s impossible, we don’t kiss infront of anyone.” “Remember outside the restaurant?” He looked confused and clued in.

I showed him the article. “The good thing Sid, is that people in Toronto might not know who I am and that I work for you guys, and Pittsburgh more than likely won’t see this, but” “You could lose your job couldn’t you?” “If we keep this up, yeah.” “That’s bull babe.” “You don’t think I know that?” “I could understand,” “Me too, but it just sucks cuz they want us to break up.” “Well I don’t want to and I don’t think you do either,” he said pulling me into his chest, rubbing his thumb in small circles on my back as we hugged. “We’re just really gonna have to hide it better, aren’t we?” he smirked. “Is anyone here other then us?” he asked looking around. “No, I live by myself,” “Good, so I can do this,” he said giving me the most passionate kiss I could ever imagine.

We made our way upstairs shortly after and made love for the first time. Now I can say that I am sleeping with a hockey player. I couldn’t believe how gentle he was, definitely not rough like I would consider Max or Jordan to be like. I’ve seen him in his spandex but not shirtless, let alone naked! I was impressed to say the least. Hours later I slowly started to wake and felt his warm body pressed up against my back with his arms wrapped around me. A smile instantly came to my face, remembering activities from only a few hours earlier. I turned in his arms to face him and snuggled closer to him. Subconsciously he tightened his arms around me and sighed.

After a few minutes I pulled back from him to study his sleeping face. I brought my hand up to the back of his neck and brushed my fingers through his hairline and down his neck. God, he was so beautiful. I slid my hand across his cheek and started to trace his lips with her finger. As soon as I lifted my finger, his tongue darted out to lick his lips and he left them slightly parted in his sleep. I put my hand on his chest and lightly brushed my lips back and forth across his until I finally pressed my lips against his in a soft kiss. I pulled back and saw no signs of him waking. Once again, I pressed my lips against his, this time softly nipping and brushing the tip of my tongue across his bottom lip. Still nothing. I slowly pushed my tongue into his mouth until it met his and swirled around it. This time I felt his lips slowly molding to mine as he slightly moaned. I continued to deepen the kiss as he began to stir in more ways than one. He never opened his eyes but began to move his hand up and down my back. I don’t know if this is just him being stubborn or if he’s being a tease, regardless I like it.

As we broke their kiss to catch our breath, he finally opened his eyes and smiled at me as he continued to rub his hands down my body. I began to lay soft kisses down his neck as I ground myself into his growing arousal. He let out another moan as he gripped my ass and pulled me closer to him. My breasts were pressed against his chest and they both made slight movements, just enjoying the feeling of our naked bodies being pressed together. This I could get used to.

I could feel his hot breath on my ear. it sent chills down my spine. I pulled him into another deep kiss as I moaned into his mouth, wordlessly begging him to take me. He broke the kiss and gripped my hips, using them as leverage to slowly allow himself entrance into my center. Closing his eyes he let out a low groan as he felt her warm, wet body surround him. The feeling was just starting to make each of us lose control, until I got a call. “Don’t answer it,” Sidney moaned as he kissed my neck ever so gently. “I have to, it’s work,” I hopped off him for a minute. The whole time I was talking he was sending me cute looks, begging me to come back to bed. When I hung up he asked, “Can we please continue?” “I’d love to but I have people coming over in like an hour and a half. And you have to be at practice in forty-five minutes.” “It kills me that you know my schedule,” “But you love that I’ll always be there wherever you are.” “Except today,” he pouted. “Closed practice. Talk to Dan about that one,” I winked, putting on my robe. “No fair.” “Wanna take a quick shower with me?” “Now you’re talking,” he smirked, springing out of bed. I could get used to this part, just not having to hide it.