Forever Chicago

*Patrick’s POV*

Well that was nice, I thought as I let out a big breath and looked over to see Abby sleeping next to me. It was nice to be back to normal. I enjoyed going to the parties with the boys and all, but sex with Abby was definitely better than getting drunk. The clock read 2:30 A.M. and even though just a few hours ago Abby said she didn’t feel like sleeping, I knew she did. I looked back over at her again. She was lightly shivering in her black laced bra and matching underwear. I pulled the blanket over her, and stared at her for a few moments. She stopped shivering eventually and started to move around a lot. I started to laugh as she started to talk in her sleep. “Patrick stop! We can’t right now, we are in public!” she yelled, making me jump out of my skin. “I know, I want to too baby, but seriously at your hockey game!?” After she said that I lost all control and started laughing hysterically. I couldn’t contain myself as I rocked back and forth biting my hand to try and keep from laughing any louder. Abby sat up quickly. “What the hell are you laughing at Patrick? I’m trying to sleep!” I stopped laughing and pulled her in close to sit next to me. “Listen babe, I know I’m a horny boy sometimes, but a hockey game? Really?” She looked confused for a moment before she said “Oh no, was I really saying that shit out loud?” Her face started to get red as I started to laugh again. “Yup, I heard all of it.” “Patrick stop laughing, it’s not funny anymore” she yelled smacking my shoulder. “Ohh Patrick, let’s go find some place after the game” I said, mocking her. She covered her face with her hands, and chuckled a little herself. “Pat, it was a stupid dream, don’t expect any of that in real life okay?” I took her hands away from her face. “Hey, I won’t. But at least I know what you’re really thinking when I ask for sex in public” She sighed as she laid back down facing the other way. “Patrick Timothy Kane, I don’t know what to do with you sometimes” I came up from behind and lay there holding her body against mine. “Well ya know…” I started to say. “Patrick, I know what you want” Abby said, turning around to face me. “Up for another round on the Big Daddy?” I asked her. She giggled, “The Big Daddy? Is that what you call yourself?” “No, but it’s what everyone else calls me” Abby sighed as she grabbed the back of my neck. “Fine Big Daddy, whatever you want” I smiled as I pulled the blanket over the both of us.

*Abby’s POV* (1 month later)

“Ugh Patrick, come on! Why are you always running late?!” I yelled from the kitchen as Patrick came stumbling out, trying to put his shoes on. “Listen we have to be at that wedding dress store in 20 minutes.” “The one where we went last time with that bitchy lady?” Patrick asked as I straightened out his shirt. “Yes, and she’s not bitchy, just old and lonely. Behave yourself Patrick. I’m warning you.” I glared at him as I knew he was already planning something “funny” in his head. He kissed me as I grabbed my purse and we headed out the door. “Louise and Hannah are gonna meet us there by the way. They are coming straight from the airport” Patrick sighed. “Your sisters are coming? I thought it was going to be me and you” I laughed a little too loud. “Patrick, I need someone other than you to help me with all this. You don’t even know how to put on a tie correctly.” He laughed as he opened the car door for me. “Hey, doesn’t mean I don't got style” he said with extra emphasis on the style. I rolled my eyes. “Yup, sure ya do.”

“You’re late!” Louise yelled to us as I hopped out of the car. “Yah well thank Pat” I said as Pat came around the corner and hugged my two sisters. “Hey we brought a surprise with us!” Hannah said smiling. I was confused for a second. Who else did they bring, I thought. Marchy stepped out from inside the building. “Marchy!” I yelled, running up the steps to give him a hug. “I figured since Pat has no clue what he’s doing here, I would come to help.” I laughed as Patrick said “Like you have any clue what you’re doing Marchy” “Boys let’s calm down now and go inside and see what’s goin’ down” I said, grabbing Patrick’s hand as we all walked inside.
Immediately the “bitchy lady” started pacing towards us. I made eye contact with Patrick as he looked at me with desperation. I shrugged my shoulders and mouthed the words “suck it up”. He was about to say something back, but I ignored him and went on to say “Are we ready to try on some dresses?” The lady stood there and laughed “Honey, we have been ready for a while now” We stood there fake laughing for a moment before the “bitchy lady” started to take me and my sisters into the dressing room. “You boys stay here while I go try on some dresses for ya” I said to Marchy and Pat, who took their seats on the couch. Marchy nodded and smiled as Patrick rolled his eyes. Ugh, I wish Arianna was here, I thought as I turned around to follow the girls.

Dress after dress, and I still couldn’t find the perfect one. There was a few that I thought were just lovely, but I didn’t fall in love with it. I was starting to get tired and exasperated as I was trying on one of the last dresses. “If this one isn’t the one, then I’m done.” I said to Louise and Hannah who were sitting there half asleep watching me try on a million dresses. “I’m sorry guys, I knew this would have been a problem, I’m never good at making decisions.” Louise and Hannah awakened all of a sudden. “Turn around and look in the mirror. I’m sure you’ll like this one.” Louise said to me as I finished adjusting the dress. I did as I was told and turned around. I think my jaw hit the floor I was so happy. This is the one, I thought, jumping up and down. “Don’t jump too much, you’ll rip the dress” the “bitchy lady” said, coming out of nowhere. I immediately stopped jumping and ran out to show Marchy and Pat. “Is this the one?” I said gleaming as they both sat there in shock. “Damn girl, Pat’s one lucky dude.” Marchy said, getting up to give me a hug. I kissed Brad on the cheek and hugged him back while Pat rushed over. “Lay off Marchand, she’s mine.” I let go of Marchy, as Patrick came up and kissed me. “You know, I’m very glad you convinced me on coming with you Abby, but why did you want me to come with you? I mean it’s traditional for the groom not to see the dress ‘till the wedding day.” I laughed as Patrick fondled my hair. “Well same reason I asked you to marry me…I don’t believe in traditions” I winked as I walked back into the dressing room. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Marchy pat Patrick on the back, sitting back down on the couch.

“Come on guys, I’m starving” I said to everyone as we piled into Patrick’s car. We were gonna go out for lunch, and then spend the rest of the afternoon planning for our wedding. I was glad Marchy was here. He was one of my best friends and with him here; he could support me and keep Patrick under control at the same time. Marchy was the one who always kept me sane, and always had advice for me. I thought back to the first time I had met him and Tyler. It was funny. Even though Arianna was with Adam for quite some time, Arianna also had a spot in her heart for Tyler. Same with me, I always had a spot for Marchy. Brad, Tyler, Arianna, and I clicked instantly.

-Flashback-

“I don’t know Arianna….I mean these guys look pretty rough when ya see them on TV” I said. Arianna started to pull me to the Bruin’s locker room. “Abby, I have met them before. They’re the sweetest guys you will ever meet. And the reason they look rough on TV is before they are playing in a game and need to concentrate!” “Well, I guess you’re right. Why not have some fun?!” I said laughing. “Now that’s the spirit Ab!” We ran until we got close enough to the locker room, where they could hear us. “Ok, we just gotta play it cool. I mean I have met them before, no big deal…” I cut Arianna off. “Ar, remember playing it cool?” She laughed and nodded her head as she grabbed my arm again and dragged me into the locker room.

“Hey boys!” Arianna yelled to all of the extremely attractive men putting skates on. I stood there frozen, like an idiot, gawking at all their faces. I had never seen these men in person before. On TV they looked so different, but here they looked like normal everyday people. It’s funny how normal girls my age go crazy over Justin Bieber or One Direction, and I am standing like a fool in front of my biggest idols. “Hey Arianna.” they all said in unison. Arianna noticed I was struggling with my breathing. “Come on Abby, breathe now.” she said to me as I finally snapped out of it. “Don’t mind my asking, but who is this lovely lady with you” I heard one of them say. Were they talking about me? I thought. Brad Marchand stepped up and walked over to me and Arianna. “Marchy, this is Abby. Abby this is Marchy” Arianna said as Brad Marchand grabbed my hand and shook it. “Nice to meet you Brad” I said, trying to play it cool. “The pleasure is mine sweetie.” he said, winking as he went back to his seat. “Did you see that?!” I whispered rather loudly into Arianna’s ear. “Hell yah I saw that. He wants you Ab” I laughed and shook my head. “Come on, I’ll introduce you to the rest of the crew.” Arianna took my arm once again and led me to all the guys.

All of them were perfect gentleman. Bergeron, Tuukka, David, Adam, they were just the best. As we neared the end of the line of these fine men, I saw Arianna eyeing Tyler Seguin. “Well looks like that’s the rest of it” Arianna said, about to turn back around. “Wait a minute, what about Tyler? We’re just gonna skip him?” Arianna’s face turned a little red. “Umm yeah, I guess we are. I just get really nervous around him, I mean look at him he’s gorgeous. Come on let’s go.” I looked over at Tyler, and he sat there smiling next to Brad. “Ar, he’s smiling at us. I wanna go meet him. Pleeaassee, we just gotta play it cool.” Arianna looked at the smiling Tyler too. “Well now that we got his attention, it looks like we have to go over there.” I smiled as Arianna brought me over to him.

“Hey Ty, this is Abby. Abby, this is Tyler.” Arianna said to him as I shook his giant hand. “I know this is Abby, she’s only been here 10 minutes and Brad won't stop talking about her.” I blushed a little, looking over at Brad who had just elbowed Tyler in the side. “Hey, what can I say, you’re somethin’ to talk about sweetie.” Brad said to me, as he made it even harder for me not to blush. “Thank you Brad.” I managed to say after I got my breathing under control. Arianna stood there watching Brad look into my eyes as I didn’t know what to do with myself. Tyler broke the awkward silence. “And Arianna, don’t you feel bad. You are sure one hell of a girl too my dear.” Arianna starting turning red like crazy. “Uhh…thanks Tyler” she said, swallowing hard in the middle of her sentence. “Well we gotta go to practice, but umm talk to ya girls later?” Brad asked us as him and Tyler stood up and headed for the exit. “Definitely.” Arianna and I both said in unison, following them out the door.

They skated onto the ice, and we sat down behind their bench and watched them. “So much for playin’ it cool Ab” Arianna said, nudging my shoulder with hers. “I know, we acted like fools in there.” I said laughing, as I watched Tyler and Brad talk about the play they were going to practice. “They seemed interested in us at least” Arianna said. “That’s for sure. I mean, damn, Ty kept eyeing your body up and down girl.” Arianna giggled thinking about it. “Don’t act like Brad wasn’t checking you out Ab.” We both sat there making fun of each other for acting like idiots in the locker room.

Towards the end of practice, Arianna and I had gotten bored. It was fun watching hot guys skate around, showing off for us, as they took bizarre shots at the goal, and did stupid tricks with their skates, but after 2 hours, it got old. “You girls bored?” Bergeron asked as he was the first one to get off the ice and walk past us. “Nah, not really” I said lying. He chuckled as he headed back for the locker room. Arianna and I stood up to head out of the garden, but we heard our names being called. “Arianna, Abby! Wait up!” Brad and Tyler were the last ones off the ice. “Where you ladies headed?” Tyler asked us in a rather seductive voice. “Oh well ya know we are just heading home I guess” Arianna said, answering Tyler’s question. They got off the ice and were now towering over us, as we were still sitting on the bench. “You gals should come with us. Arianna, you probably have heard about this from your dad, but there’s a party with all the Bruin’s employees and their families that we have to go to so, maybe you guys could come along.” Brad said. I looked at Arianna hoping she would say yes. Arianna asked me if I wanted to go a couple of weeks ago, but I said no, because I felt like I would be out of place, but now I wanted to go more than ever. “Give us a couple of hours, and pick us up my house” Arianna said. Both Tyler and Brad grinned as they walked back to the locker room. “Two hours!? Come one we better hurry!” I yelled as I grabbed Arianna and we headed for my car.

“Do you think Ty will like this?” Arianna asked me as I zipped up the back of her dress. “You look amazing Ar. Of course he is gonna like it” She walked over to her mirror and started to work on her hair. I found my dress and pulled it over my head. “How ‘bout me? Do I look hot too?” I giggled as Arianna turned to face me. “Damn girl, Marchy gonna be wantin’ a piece of that!” I laughed and looked at myself in the body length mirror. Hopefully, I thought to myself.
Arianna’s parents left a while ago for the party, so we were running a little late. “Anyone home?!” We heard Brad yell from downstairs. “Coming!” Arianna yelled back as we raced down the stairs. Tyler and Brad were standing in the doorway wearing matching suites. “Don’t you boys look nice” I said as I linked arms with Brad. “You don’t look too bad yourself there” he said, kissing my cheek. Oh my god, did he really just kiss my cheek!? I hope Arianna saw that! I thought as I looked over at Arianna. She didn’t see it. She was too busy gawking over Tyler. We soon headed for their car in what felt like a dream.

“Having fun Ar?” I said as the night was ending. “Fuck yeah, Ty is such a cutie” she said laughing. Brad and Tyler were talking to some big hockey guys that we had no clue who they were. “I know, so is Brad.” I gushed telling her every little detail so far. The night was going perfect. There was some heavy flirting between Brad and I, but nothing too serious. We danced every slow song together, and let me tell ya, it was pretty hot being that close to him. He smelled great, he dressed great, and every move or word he said was just great. So many times I wanted to kiss him badly, but I didn’t know when to. He was always telling a story, or complimenting me, so I just didn’t have time to. “Sounds like you’re having a good time Ab!” Arianna said. She started to tell me what had happened with her and Tyler, but a slow song came on again. Immediately Brad and Tyler came over to take us to dance.

“This night has gone by so quickly Abby” he said as I wrapped my arms around his neck and my face was just inches from his. “It really has, I am enjoying this Brad. I am enjoying this a lot actually.” “So am I. I don’t want this night to end Ab” I continued to look him in the eyes and I smiled. The song was nearing the end, and I was wasting time. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Arianna and Tyler. Brad looked over at them too. We both watched as Tyler and Arianna stopped dancing. He grabbed the back of her head and pulled her in close as he possibly could, and the next moment they were making out. Damn Ar, work it! I thought as she wrapped her arms around his neck and continued to kiss him hard. After a minute of watching Arianna and Tyler make out in front of everyone, I turned to face Brad. “They move awfully quickly.” I said laughing. “They sure do” he said. I bit my lip as he started to close the one inch of space in between us. Here we go, I thought. His soft lips pressed against mine. I kissed him back.

The song ended and the lights came on, and the four of us still stood there on the dance floor making out as everyone started to leave. I stopped kissing him. “I could stay like this forever.” I said, putting my head on his shoulder.

-End Flashback-

Those were the days, I thought as I looked out the window continuing to think about Marchy. I forgot how Marchy would always be my guy I would go to if I needed a date or just wanted to hook up. We were friends with benefits, that was all. “Come Abby, we’re here.” Patrick said to me as I snapped out of it. “Oh sorry babe” I said, getting out of the car.

Lunch was fun. I sat between Pat and Marchy as I had to listen to them talk about hockey stories and stuff. I rolled my eyes at Louise many times when Pat started to brag. Why did I choose to sit in-between these two? I thought to myself.

The rest of the afternoon was busy as hell. We rushed around from appointment to appointment. The next one more aggravating from the last. When I got tired, I got bitchy, and that was exactly what was happening. “Calm down Abby, he’s just trying to help us” Patrick said to me as I was yelling at one of the stupid ass cake guys. “Well I want my cake to have a little extra vanilla in it, and this asshole is telling me I can’t!” Patrick apologized to the cake guy and took me outside the store. “Abby, what has gotten into you?! One minute you’re happy, and then the next you’re flipping shit” I sat down on the bench next to us. “I’m sorry Patrick. I just think I’m getting sick. I have felt kinda nauseas lately, and all this stress really doesn’t help.” I looked up at him as he sat down next to me. “You never told me felt sick baby. We could have postponed this to another day.” “Yah I know Patrick, that’s the problem. We can’t postpone it. Arianna and Jon’s wedding is coming up very quickly, and I want to get most of this done before their wedding so after we can just head to Boston and finish planning.” Patrick kissed me on the cheek. “Everything is gonna be alright baby. With our families working together on the wedding, it will be perfect.” “I hope you’re right Pat.” We sat there for a couple minutes before heading back inside.

“I can’t take this guy anymore.” Marchy said as he walked towards us. “You’re right he is an asshole.” Patrick and I laughed at the pissed off Marchy. The cake guy was yelling at us in a different language as we walked out the door. We didn’t even bother to ask what happened.
“Thanks for flying in for the day you guys.” I said to my sisters. “No problem, see you in a month or so?” Louise asked, as her and Hannah were going to take a cab back to the airport.
“Definitely. Patrick and I will be in Boston very shortly.” I waved goodbye as their cab drove off.

Marchy told us earlier in the day that he would be staying here in Chicago till Arianna and Jon’s wedding, because there was no need for him to go back to Boston. I asked Marchy if he wanted to stay with Patrick and I for those couple weeks and he agreed. I don’t think Patrick was too fond of the idea, but he had to live with it. The ride was mostly silent. I felt nauseas once again, and I tried breathing heavy to help it. It wasn’t working at all. “Someone please talk so I can get my mind off things” Patrick looked over from driving for a second and said “Well when we get home I can run a nice bath, light some candles, put on some music, and you and me can-“ Marchy cut him off. “Hey you have company! I don’t want any of that!” I laughed at their conversation. “I didn’t invite you, so you are gonna have to deal with it” Patrick said as he grabbed my hand. “Patrick, we aren’t going to do that when we have a guest over” I said, gesturing to Marchy, who was laughing in the back seat. He sighed and continued to drive. I looked back at Marchy and made a crazy sign to Patrick. “I saw that” he said as I turned to face forward again.

“Here ya go Bradley” I said in a lame British accent as I showed him to the guest room next to ours. “You’re such a dear” he said as he kissed me on the cheek. I left the room to go find Patrick. “Shit! You scared me!” I said as I was looking for him in our bedroom’s bathroom. He came up behind me and squeezed me. “Ouch!” I said. “That actually hurt” He let go and backed off. “Whattya mean? I barely touched you” he said getting nervous that he seriously hurt me. “I know that. I’m fine. I think I might be getting sick or something that’s all” He came closer and kissed me. “You’re the best” I said as I walked out of the bathroom.

It was around 11:30 P.M. already, and I was wiped. “Good night Marchy!” I said as I got off the couch to head to bed. “You stayin’ up?” He hugged me and said “Goodnight baby girl and yes I think I’m gonna watch some TV for a while.” I smiled, “Have fun then” I started to walk to the bedroom. Patrick went to bed about an hour ago, and I was expecting him to be asleep. I opened our bedroom door and he was definitely awake. I laughed, “Patrick, what are you doing? Why have you been sitting in here like this” I couldn’t stop laughing at his serious face. “Well Abby, I didn’t like your remark in the car about us not having sex when a guest is staying at our house, and I would like to prove you wrong, and show you that he will never have to find out.” I started to laugh even more. “Patrick Timothy Kane, what has gotten into you!?” I couldn’t even say what I wanted to say because I was laughing so hard. “So you decide to sit in here and wait for me to go to bed, so you can seduce me!?” I sat on the end of the bed laughing my ass off. Patrick didn’t find this all too funny. “I’m serious Abby, no one has to know” “Patrick, I know you’re serious! That’s what’s making it even funnier.” “You are being very naughty Miss Healey” he said as he pulled me down and got on top of me. I screamed. “Hey if you want this to work, you’re gonna have to shut the hell up okay?” “Ok” I managed to say as he was kissing my neck. And for the rest of the night that’s what we did. We always did what Patrick wanted but hey, it was fine by me.

“Good morning” I said to Marchy as he was sprawled on the living room couch. He lied there, with his pillow and blanket. “Good morning sweetie” he said. Patrick was still asleep as I put the pot of coffee on. “Move over” I said to Marchy as I he got up and scooted over. I pulled his blanket over me. “Did you sleep out here?” I asked him. “Yes, yes I did” he replied, rubbing his eyes. “Why? This couch is so uncomfortable.” “Well do you want me to be honest?” he asked me. I started getting nervous. I was getting an idea what he was talking about. “Well ok then” he said with a long pause. “Oh Patrick harder!” he yelled. I turned beet read instantly. “Come on Big Daddy!” My face was in my hands as he yelled what sounded to be my whole night. “Okay Marchy, I get it!” I said as he yelled for the 10th time. “Come on, you’re gonna wake Pat up” I pleaded for him to stop. He couldn’t stop laughing but I finally got him to stop yelling. “Don’t tell Patrick about this Marchy. I swear he’ll kill me if he found out you knew” He chuckled, “Don’t worry you’re secret is safe with me sexy ass” I glared at him as I saw Patrick come into the living room. “Good morning baby” I said, getting up to make him a cup of coffee. “Good morning” he said as he kissed my forehead. “Hey Marchand. Why’d ya sleep out here?” he asked, sitting down next to him. Patrick couldn’t see me but I shot Brad a look, hoping he would get the hint and lie for me. “Oh umm…it was really hot in there, so I decided to come out here and sleep” Patrick nodded his head. He looked a little suspicious, but I knew he wasn’t going to say anything else.

-Day of the wedding-

“Well don’t you look nice” I said to Marchy and Patrick as we headed for the wedding. We needed to get there early, and we were barely making good time. Now I have to deal with two men to get out of the house, I thought as they put on their shoes. As soon as they finished tying their last shoe I pulled them up and dragged them out the door. “Hey hey hey, I can manage myself” Patrick said as he pulled his arm from my hand. “Patrick, I own you hun” I said letting him walk a little further so I could slap his butt. He turned around with a grin on his face. “You’re not getting’ any.” His shoulders slumped as we got into the car.

Marchy went to join the rest of the guests while Patrick and I went to go find the rest of the wedding party. Patrick found the men while I still looked for the women. For about another two minutes, I wandered around looking for them, and then I found them. Arianna was standing there in her beautiful dress while her mom put the finishing touches on her. “Arianna, you look amazing!” I said coming up to her. “I am getting teary eyed just looking at you. I can’t believe that you and Jon are finally tying the knot!” She didn’t say anything. I didn’t expect her to. She was probably nervous as hell. I know I would be. All she did was smile as she turned back around and her mom continued to help her.

The whole ceremony went by way in a flash. She walked down the aisle, they said their vows and now they were about to seal it with a kiss. I wiped a tear off my eye as I flood of memories came back to me. The first time I met Arianna, the first time we met Patrick and Jon, living in the same apartment, and now this was it. They were getting married. Jon leaned in and kissed her. I felt like I could feel every emotion she was feeling, which was silly, because I wasn’t the one getting married. Everyone clapped as they continued to kiss each other.

“Let the party begin!” Segs yelled as hugged Arianna and Jon at the same time. Everyone stood around talking and laughing, trying to get a glimpse of Jon and Arianna. I found Patrick and told him to grab the present we got them. Patrick left to go get the present out of the car and I went over to see Jon and Arianna. “Hey congratulations you two love birds!” I yelled, hugging Arianna and kissing Jon on the cheek. “Can you believe it Abby!? Because I can’t!” I laughed, sipping my champagne. “Patrick is going to go get a gift for you guys and I know that you don’t really open the gifts here, but I thought this deserves to be opened here.” Arianna gave me a look like Oh god Abby, and I just smiled slyly.

A minute later Patrick came back with the gift. “Here ya go” he said handing him the bag. Most of everyone’s attention was on Arianna and Jon as they opened our gift. Jon read the card out loud. We thought you guys might need a lock and key, so when you get it on people won’t have to watch you do it. Jon stopped reading as he pulled a lock and key from the bag, followed by a Do not disturb sign. For the people that got the joke, it was funny as hell. “There are kids here ya know!” Arianna yelled as she put it in the bag. After a minute or so, of everyone laughing at Jon and Arianna’s expense, they joined in the laughing too. “Glad you liked it” I said as I grabbed Patrick and we headed back to our seats.

It was around the 5th song, when I started to get a little restless. “Patrick, you wanna dance?” I asked him as I pulled him up. I put my arms around his neck as we swayed back and forth to the slow melody. I glanced over at Arianna and Jon as they swayed back and forth too. “That’s going to be us soon” I said to Patrick, kissing his cheek. “I know, can’t you just wait!” he said, kissing me, but on the lips this time. This was perfect. This whole day was perfect. I hoped my wedding would be this perfect.

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