Kevan and Hadlee pulled in the pickup lane at the airport. Hadlee was out of the SUV before Kevan could get around to open her door. He laughed. Hadlee had talked non stop about Court on the way to the airport. Kevan couldn't believe how nervous she was. He caught her arm as she walked towards the doors. He took her hand and they walked inside. Hadlee looked up at him and smiled. He grounds me she thought. Hadlee then saw Courtney and was off like a rocket. Hadlee threw her arms around her brother and he swung her around. It was obvious that even if she was annoyed with him she loved her brother and was happy he was home.

"Jesus, Had" said her brother " You could have at least put on pants."

"I wasn't expecting you" she laughed " It was this or work clothes."

Court looked at his baby sister. It was hard to believe she was a 25 year old attorney, not a ponytailed cheerleader following him and the boys. He squeezed her harder. Hadlee had on a Bruins shirt with Miller's name and number on the back. It was obviously Hadlee's shirt as it wouldn't have come close to fitting the guy standing to the side of the baggage claim. He pondered the thought that maybe is this the t-shirt you for fucking one of the Bruins. Though he'd best reserve that thought for after he met the guy officially. He didn't want Hadlee to dig her heels in and stay with this guy just to prove him wrong.

"You two dress alike often" he asked Hadlee.

"Nope, usually he and Brad are doing the matchy boy band thing" Hadlee motioned for Kevan to come over to them. He had leaned against a far wall trying to make himself small and inconspicuous. Hadlee then realized the baggage claim in the airport was probably not the easiest place for him to go unrecognized. She watched Kevan stride toward them. I am so screwed she thought as she watched him. When the hell did I fall in love with him. Hadlee noticed her brother drawing himself up to full KSP attention. When Kevan got close she smacked Court in the abs. "Stop it" she hissed "No KSP shit." Courtney laughed he was a foot and half taller than her and she was still giving him orders.

"Kevan this my brother, Courtney Reynolds" she stated as they shook hands "Court this is Kevan Miller."

"Court" said Courtney as he pumped Kevan's hand. Kevan stood almost as tall as Court. He also had a decent hand shake and was looking him in the eyes. All good signs but he still didn't want hockey boy banging his lil sis. Hadlee looked at both of them and said "Be Nice."
Court chuckled and grabbed his duffle. Hadlee smiled at him and tucked herself up against Kevan. This was so not good Hadlee apparently really likes this guy. Westlee had been more worried about the Marchand guy than this guy. It however was obvious to him that Marchand didn't stand a chance. They made their way outside Kevan opened the door for Hadlee and waited for her to get inside and get settled. Kevan pushed a button and the rear hatch opened so Court could stow his bag.

"Thanks for picking me up, Kevan."

"No problem" Kevan replied.

"It would have been a problem in Hadlee's pregnant roller skate" Court teased "I'm not sure either one of us would have fit in the car with the Brat."

"Nope, not even man" laughed Kevan "She seems content to let me drive."

"Just for that Miller" she called "I'm picking you up from the airport in my Fiat after a game."

"At least you are planning a head Hadlee Belle." Kevan grabbed her hand across the console.

"Where to?"

"I guess we go to your place and I get my car and we'll go to my apartment." said Hadlee. Court was watching her from the back seat. "I've got my purse. So I'm set." He noticed she was holding his hand on the console. He wasn't sure if he had ever saw Hadlee like a guy so quickly.

"Kevan you Canadian? You play any other sports?" asked Court

"Californian. I played football and baseball as a kid. I'm a decent golfer." Kevan replied "I enjoy watching most sports. Hadlee mentioned you all played football in college."

"Yes, I played at UT, Ash played at Bama, and the twin terrors went to UK."

"Terrors?" inquired Kevan

"Imagine if there were two of her and one had a gun and was a surly as she is happy."

"Well West, would appreciate that glowing description."

"What it's true. You never know if West is gonna say hello or stab you with an improvised weapon."

"He's not that bad" Hadlee assured Kevan "Besides he wants to kill Marchy not you."

"He was a little worked up about the photos of you and Marchand." laughed Court "I had heard him that tore up since that time you walked in and announced you were going to be in the Girls of the SEC calendar."

Kevan looked at Hadlee and raised an eyebrow. "What?" she replied "You didn't google me?"

"Nope. But I know Dougie showed the boys some video of you cheering." said Kevan "Pin up girl?"

Court piped up from the back seat. "Hadlee was in the calendar. She was Miss October. Best part of it she was wearing her twin brother's football jersey. He still gets shit over it."

"They wanted it to say Reynolds. I had on the most clothes of anyone at the shoot."

"Hads do you even have a clue how often that pictures gets hung up at post?"

"You are all children." she scoffed.

Kevan laughed their interactions reminded him of his brothers. He needed to see if they could come to a few games here. They would like Hadlee. They arrived as his apartment complex. Kevan opened the door for Hadlee and helped her out of the SUV. This seemed to be normal routine for the pair. Court had to admit the guy seemed decent. Hadlee was talking to Kevan in hushed tones as he got his bag. He heard Kevan ask her to text him so he knew she got home okay. I'm a cop thought Court and a marine. I can take care of my baby sister.
Kevan extended his hand towards Court "Nice to meet you. I would like to take you and Hadlee to dinner tomorrow night if you have the time."

"That should be fine as long as it's okay with the Brat if I tag along."

Hadlee stuck her tongue out at Court. Kevan laughed out loud. Hadlee came up beside him and made a motion for him to lean down. Hadlee kissed his mouth before walking off. Kevan had to admit that he liked seeing the Miller across her back as she went. She crawled into the Fiat and hooked her iPhone in. It was already blaring something about Kicking in the Sticks when Court got in the passenger seat. Hadlee waved and then was gone. Kevan wandered into the building and then to his apartment. The entire place seems silent and vacant. He missed her having her there. He gathered up their wet clothes and tossed them into the washer. At least she would have clean clothes when she came back.

Kevan: Hadlee's brother showed up here in Boston tonight.

Brad: Um he does realize I'm not the one sleeping with his hot baby sis, eh?

Kevan: It's not the twin bro it's one of the older ones. I'm taking her and him to dinner tomorrow
night. I'm sure she would like you to come out with us after.

Brad: Gotcha buddy I can totally protect you dude.

Kevan shook his laughing at Marchand and sent the message "Dude is bigger than me."

Brad: Hadlee really is the teacup version.

Kevan: She will take you out, Marchmont.

Brad: Probably but she loves me ;)

Kevan: Don't winky face dudes

Brad: Whatever


Kevan's phone chirped signaling another text.

Hadlee: Me and the gorilla are home.

Kevan: I'm glad you made it babe.

Hadlee: He likes you.

Kevan: Told you brothers love me.

Hadlee: If you pass the West test it will be a lock. LOL

Kevan: Test??

Hadlee: West gives all my guys shit. Twin thing.

Kevan: I'll pass. No worries Doll. I miss you.

Hadlee: Miss you too. My bed is cold.

Kevan: Well my bed smells like you so we are even.

Hadlee: I'm taking off tomorrow to spend the day with Court. Let me know about dinner.

Kevan: Nite Hadlee Belle

Hadlee: Nite Miller

Court walked in and flopped onto Hadlee's bed. Hadlee was smiling at her phone. She turned and looked at her big brother. He knew that look. She had that same goofy look in 6th grade when she decided she loved Court's best friend.

"So how did you meet this hockey player?" asked Court

" He knocked me down and broke my shoe. I lost my phone in the fallout. So he took it home with him. Caroline of course called my phone and invited him and his friends out to watch the UK game with us. He was super sweet and bought me a gift card to Jimmy Choo to replace my shoes."

"So old boy bought you a pair of shoes and you think you found your prince Cinderella" he laughed

"Umm... no." said Hadlee "But i do really like him. He is special. I love his friend Brad Marchand."

"Yeah" said Court "West was not impressed with footage of Marchand. He is apparently a punk of the highest order."

"He is loud and abrasive." she said "He reminds me of Ash. Except Brad is tiny. He gives Kevan hell. Yes, I realize pictures of him kissing me probably weren't the best plan. But it was really a hello kiss kind like you would give a cousin."

"Well we are from Kentucky. This does not look like a cousin kiss." he held up his phone.

"It looks worse than it was. Hell, I was sober at that point." she laughed she handed him her phone "Here flip through the rest of the night and the diner."

Court could tell in the pictures she was clearly happy. He also could tell that Hadlee was wearing his clothes. Court was very careful who he let roam about in his shirts. Hell he was very careful who ended up with his old UT shirts. Girls tended to think they were ready to be wifed up. He noticed the green UV shirt in the pictures and Hadlee had another one in gold laying on the top of the hamper.

"So hockey" he said "What the hell do you know about hockey?"

Hadlee launched into explaining what she had learned from Brad. He was impressed she cared enough to learn about his sport. Lord knows she had learned about football. She was more athletic than some of the guys he played with. He never understood cheer was a sport until his baby sis came home a national champ. She was a monster on the floor. He hoped hockey boy realized this. Hadlee grabbed her Ipad mini and brought up YouTube. He noticed her background was still Tyler Hubbard from Florida Georgia Line at least that wasn't Miller yet. Hadlee showed him the fight between Kevan and the Hab. Holy shit it was vicious. At least the baby sis would be protected with him. Hadlee smiled up at him.

"He gets put in time out a lot." said Hadlee.

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