Hadlee couldn't contain it any longer and started laughing. Tyler smiled at her. She could see what Caroline saw but he couldn't hold a candle to Kevan. Tyler exuded sexy tattooed charmer. Been there done that thought Hadlee.

"Kevan, I'm going to go change clothes. Casual right?" asked Hadlee

"Wear what you want. Pack nice dress in case you decide you want something other than Chinese for dinner." replied Kevan "Segs and I are going to talk while you get ready."

"Maybe you should stay Boo." laughed Tyler "He'd be less likely to kill me with you in the room."

"If he does kill you I'll make sure he stays out of trouble." laughed Hadlee. Tyler looked at her questioningly. "I am a defense attorney."

"Thanks, Babe" smirked Kevan "Get ready if you want pancakes."

"I want pancakes" said Caroline emerging from her room.

"I'll get ready. You protect Tyler from Kevan. By the way your boy toy needs to wear at least pants when answering our door."

"Nope, Tyler time is pants optional." called Caroline as Hadlee shut the door to her room. Tyler smirked at Kevan. Caroline was a hell of a good time. He would definitely see her when he came in to see Marchand.

"Really, Caroline" said Kevan "Pants optional?"

"Yep. You should try it Tall, Hot, and Sweaty." she winked "But looking at Had I think you might have figured that part out."

Kevan laughed "might be a good rule at my apartment for Hadlee. I tend to keep my clothes on."

"That's your first mistake" crowed Segs " I know damn well that's not true. You never wear a shirt."

"I'm my body runs hot" shrugged Kevan.

"It's like sleeping with a furnace" said Hadlee reappearing from her room. She had kept on his UV shirt, threw on some yoga shorts, and flip flops. She managed to tame her hair into a braid that was cascading down her shoulder. She was walking around the apartment throwing things into a duffle bag that Kevan would swear is smaller than her purse. Hadlee flopped her sunglasses on top of her head and smile at Kevan. "You guys want to come" she asked Caroline.

Tyler looked at Caroline and she nodded. "I'll grab my shirt and text Jesse" said Tyler "Where we going? Dinner near TD Garden?" Kevan nodded.

"Can I call my boyfriend?" Hadlee asked laughing.

"Jax or Marchy?" replied Kevan.

"Ooh. Is Jax an option?" Hadlee laughed as Kevan swatted at her. "No, I just wanted to text Brad."

Kevan nodded at Segs "Whatever makes you happy babe. But remember going anywhere with dumb and dumber attracts a crowd."

Hadlee pulled out her phone and dialed Brad. It rang several times before he answered.

"What the hell did you do to me Hadlee Belle? I feel like I got boarded by Bickell." asked Marchy
"Me! I blame you. You were all shots, shots, shots." she giggled. "We are going to get pancakes and other greasy dinner stuff. Want to meet us there? Segs and Caroline are coming with us. Blacker is coming."

"Dougie is crashed out here let me wake him up and we'll meet you there. I might not be my normally handsome put together self."

"I'm sure you will be hot as ever, Bradley." Hadlee turned to Kevan and asked for the address for the restaurant. Kevan told her tell him the dinner. Brad made affirmative sounds. "You better since it's all over the twitterverse we are dating."

"Miller gonna kill me, Eh?" he asked

"Nope, he laughed."

"Hadlee Belle you are good for him."

"We will see about that." replied Hadlee " He has already almost dismembered Seguin"

"Protect him Hadlee, that's my boy."

"Your boy needs to wear pants according to Kevan." she laughed. Brad started laughing as well. "Kevan actually put his hands over my eyes." Brad was rolling laughing. Kevan was crazy about Hadlee. He had told Segs to keep his hands to himself. He didn't think to mention pants. "See you soon"

Seguin looked at Kevan "You are okay with Brad being all over her and people thinking they are dating. You know he is as bad as me right?"

"Yeah but he is my boy. He knows where I draw the line. I'm not sure you even realize there are lines." said Kevan. "Come on I'm driving"

Brad was waiting for them outside the diner with Jesse and Dougie. Hadlee saw Dougie immediately tense when he saw Seguin was still with Caroline. Brad gave Hadlee a smacking kiss on the cheek. "So we're in love, dating, getting married, having cheerleading hockey babies, and we look great doing it. Oh and mom has already texted me. She approves since you are an attorney. She seems to think I should have one handy."

Hadlee laughed as Kevan smacked him in the back of the head. Brad tried to duck but was still to hung over to have fast reflexes. They sat at a table in the far back corner away from the door. Kevan hoped it would keep the number of fans who approached down. Dougie was the only one smart enough to bring a ball cap. Then again when you had bright red hair and wanted to hide it was necessary. Marchand had his phone out and was showing Tyler the photos and comments from Instagram and Twitter. Kevan leaned over and watched a video of Hadlee being twisted up into the air holding a sign that said C. Her cheerleading uniform covered more than the outfit she was currently wearing, but he couldn't help not liking the boys oogling Hadlee. He then saw Caroline tumble on to the screen. It later cut to Hadlee and Caroline bouncing up and down holding a huge trophy surrounded by the rest of the squad.

"Damn, girl you all were National Champions" said Jesse looking at Caroline.

Caroline held up 3 fingers. " We are 3 time National Champions. We came in 2nd our junior year. Fuck Alabama! But the program has over 20 titles. We love to give the basketball team shit. They have 8 championships."

"So you still have that outfit" asked Tyler looking at both girls.

"Of course" said Hadlee sweetly" I have 3 of them framed. 1 in my daddy's den, 1 at my twin's apartment, and another at my older brothers place."

"So you can borrow them and model them for Me and Miller" said Seguin

"If you talk my daddy and my brothers out of those uniforms. Caroline and I will wear them." she replied.

"You have a twin?" Brad looked excited. Kevan began laughing.

"No luck, Marchmont it a dude twin." Kevan glanced at Seguin. "I will pay good money to take you to Kentucky so you can ask her dad and her brothers for those uniforms."

"Parents love me" grinned Seguin. Caroline then began laughing. "The boys would tear you limb from limb if they even thought you were touching Hadlee. In fact, Marchand it has been nice knowing you. Westlee was texting me wanting info on you. Somewhere in rural Kentucky is a pissed off state trooper the size of Looch with your death warrant." They placed their orders and continued to talk about Hadlee's family.

"Westlee is the twin?" asked Brad " He is the size of Looch?"

"Yep, my big bro by 2 minutes" confirmed Hadlee "Ash is 3 years older and Court is 2 years older."

"Did your parents do that Southern thing where all your names rhyme?" asked Tyler. He saw the questioning looks from the boys. "What you fuckers traded me to Dallas? The Dallas Debs love me."

"Yes" she laughed "Ashley, Courtney, Westlee, and Hadlee."

"Your brothers are named Ashley and Courtney" laughed Seguin.

"Yes Sir" said Hadlee. The boys laughed. Miller was suspiciously quiet.

"Did Hadlee mention her dad and brothers are all state police troopers and all three brothers are active duty Marines." quizzed Miller.

"I guess if your mom names you after girls you have to be a bad ass" said Dougie.

Hadlee laughed and dug into her pancakes. She liked the boys. In fact they acted a lot like her brothers. Hadlee smacked Brad's hand when he stole a bite of pancake off her plate. He laughed and said it was worth it before camp next week. The boys explained a little more about camp and what is to be expected once it began on Monday. Hadlee remember how hard basketball and football camp, practice, and games were for the guys. Hadlee realized hockey season was a lot longer and more time intensive. She wasn't ready to let Kevan go just yet. Time to learn about hockey.

"Dougie is a defense guy like Kevan" she said to Marchand. He nodded. "Seguin was your line mate so he is a wing or a center?"

"Yes" said Brad " he's a natural center but can play wing. Your picking it up. It will make more sense once you see us practice and play a game or 20."

Kevan shook his head. She was determined to figure it out. It gave him hope that she planned on sticking around. He watched her interact with his teammates she was so easy going. Major points for her that she gave Seguin shit and didn't fall at his feet like most of the girls they had met. She and Brad were still discussing hockey. Hadlee smiled "I think I've got at least the positions down. The guy on the phone was the goalie."

"Yeah, Tuukka" replied Brad "Which by the way is Finnish for bad ass goalie."

"Oh really" laughed Hadlee "is that gonna be on the quiz?"

"Yep."

Hadlee noticed a group of 4 kids that kept looking at the table. They all had the Boston logo on them somewhere. Their mom was desperately trying to keep them from running up to the table. Hadlee saw the back of one of the shirts said Marchand. The boys had their backs to the kids and had yet to notice them. A tiny boy in Seguin shirt was motioning at his mom. Hadlee could guess that it was about Tyler being in Boston and not Dallas. Hadlee excused herself from the table. Hadlee walked over to the kids table. Hadlee leaned close to the little boy in the Marchand shirt. She asked him if he would like to meet her friends. His eyes were the size of silver dollars as he shook his head yes. Hadlee explained that they had to be quiet if they wanted to meet all the guys and have a few minutes to talk with the players.

Kevan looked over at Hadlee who was talking to a table of little boys all geared up in Bruins regalia. Hadlee smiled at him and waved. Kevan waved back. Marchand then turned and waved at Hadlee as well. Hadlee and the 4 little boys walked back to the table. The kids were so excited they could hardly contain themselves.

"Guys" said Hadlee "This is James, Michael, Ryan, and Tyler. They all play hockey." The guys all said hi to the little boys. The oldest appeared maybe 8 and the youngest around 5 years old. The little one named Tyler was in a Seguin jersey.

"Hey my name is Tyler too" Seguin held his hand up for a high five from the littlest boy. Tyler showed Seguin his jersey as if Segs didn't recognize his own jersey. Seguin asked the little boy if he would like him to sign the jersey for him. Then started searching for a pen. Kevan noticed Hadlee digging in her giant purse. She produced a few black sharpie markers.

"Give out many autographs, Hadlee Belle" teased Brad

"Not anymore" she laughed " I use them in court."

Seguin took the marker and signed inside the gold 19. He asked the little boy if he wanted the rest of the guys to sign his jersey. The guys one by one signed the little boy's jersey. They repeated the process with the rest of the boys. Luckily the diner wasn't busy or the impromptu autograph session could have gotten out of hand. Hadlee took numerous pictures of the little guys with her big guys. The mother of the boys asked Hadlee and Caroline if they were involved with the team. Hadlee shook her head no. Dougie gave his hat to one of the little boys after making him promise not to sell it on Ebay. Hadlee noticed Jesse hanging back away from the kids with Caroline. Hadlee asked him why he was in the background. He explained playing for the Bruins was more exciting than being a 2 way player getting shipped back and forth. Hadlee laughed and said it's all hockey to them. Hadlee snapped picture of Jesse with kids as well. Kevan noticed Hadlee switching between the mom's phone and her own phone. He would have to check the pictures later. The boys said their goodbyes as their food was delivered to the waitress. Seguin flagged down the boys waitress and asked her to bring him the bill for the table. Hadlee smiled at Tyler.

"What" he demanded.

"I might just like you a lil bit after all Segs." replied Hadlee. Tyler flushed and started picking at Brad.

Hadlee turned to Kevan. He smiled down at Hadlee. "Sorry" she said "their mom was going to have to break out tranquilizer darts after they saw you guys."

Kevan just shook his head "Hadlee, it fine. We love the kids. Most of our dates however don't particularly like it when they are constantly interrupting for pics and autographs. You go and drag them over."

The boys were all arguing over who was paying the bill at the table. Hadlee grabbed it from Marchand and headed to the check out. They boys all looked around like did that just happen. Caroline was laughing as Hadlee paid for breakfast before they all made it to the front check out. Seguin paid the bill for the boys and their mom. The guys were all telling Hadlee that she shouldn't have paid the bill. Hadlee laughed.

"Guys, I make a decent living as an attorney. I think I can afford it besides I made you autograph 4 kids."

Seguin surprised her by asking her to tag him in the pictures where ever she posted them. Marchy fell into step beside Hadlee and slung and arm around her shoulder. "You're sure you want to date a goon like Miller. I am totally willing to take the beating from him in order to keep you for myself."

Hadlee kissed him on the cheek " Sorry Bradley, I kind of like him."

"You wound me woman" said Brad stealing another kiss.

Kevan pulled her back against him as they neared the door. He tipped her head up and kissed her mouth. "Only kind of?"

"Yep" replied "We'll see how I feel after my bath." Kevan kissed her again as he opened the car door. Kevan shut the door for Hadlee then asked Brad to take Caroline, Blacker, and Seguin back to the apartment. Dougie laughed as Kevan attempted to rid himself of everyone but Hadlee. Kevan leaned over and whispered to Dougie keep them busy and away from him and Hadlee. He promised Dougie in exchange for his services that he would get Caroline to a game in a Hamilton jersey. As he climbed in his SUV he heard Dougie ask the gang about Dave and Busters.

Notes

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