Hadlee docked her phone in the dock in the bathroom and turned on music. Justin Moore's Point at You poured out of the speaker. Caroline took over the bathroom and plugged in a curling iron and straightening iron. Hadlee started peeling out of layer of Bruins gear. She folded the clothes and tossed them on the chair beside her side of Kevan's bed. She pulled her dress off the hanger on the back of Kevan's door. It was black lace with a nude under layer. It was long sleeved but the back was cutout. It was extremely sexy but not trashy. Hadlee had Kayleigh do up the short zipper in the back and button it at her neck. Hadlee helped to zip Kayleigh into her short red dress. Both headed to the bathroom finish getting ready. Caroline was finished vamping up her makeup. She looked at Kayleigh and ordered her to sit.

Caroline began applying makeup to Kayleigh's face. Smokey eyes, red lips, and subtle blush was all she needed. Hadlee had begun curling Kayleigh's hair into soft waves. They had been getting ready in this manner since they were 12 years old. Kayleigh stood up and shook her hair out and let it fall. Caroline quickly did Hadlee's make up. They briefly argued over Hadlee's lip color, but Hadlee won and slicked on nude lip gloss. Hadlee took the black and gold bow from her pony tail and replaced it with a black swarvorski crystal flower. They had about 5 minutes before the boys would be back. Caroline was now running around in her bra and panties looking for her dress.

"Hadlee" she called "Where is my dress?"

"It's in here behind the door" yelled Hadlee from the bedroom. Caroline walked in as Hadlee was getting her shoes off Kevan's bedside table. Caroline stepped into the strapless green dress. She moved over for Hadlee to zip the dress. The iphone was now playing some random Jesse McCartney song that Kayleigh was singing along to as she put on her jewelry. Hadlee was sitting on Kevan's bed strapping on her shoes. None of the girls had heard the guys come into the apartment.

"Hadlee" called Kevan coming through the apartment "You all ready." She replied yes and the girls came into the living room.

"Damn" said Brad " What happens if we leave you all alone for another 20 minutes?" He wrapped an arm around Kayleigh and was whispering to her. Whatever he said made Kayleigh smile. Hadlee smiled knowing that if Brad was being quiet it meant he was serious.

"We'd all be watching reality TV in Kevan's clothes" supplied Caroline. Dougie was eying her carefully from across the room "What do ya think Hamilton? Will I do?"

Dougie walked towards her "I'd take you either way" he replied "Dressed up or not." Dougie offered her his arm. Hadlee laughed Caroline for once in her life was speechless.

Kevan watched as Hadlee walked towards him. The black lace dress she was wearing had a high neck line and long sleeves. It made him wonder what was underneath it. It was purposefully designed that way to drive a guy crazy. When she got near he leaned over and kissed her glossy mouth. Marchand and Dougie led the girls towards the vehicles. Kevan placed his hand at the small of her back. Wait. He touched just skin no lace. They walked towards the vehicles parked in front of the apartment. Kevan almost groaned out loud when he saw the back of Hadlee's dress. It was open from the shoulders down to the dip of her spine. His inner caveman wanted to know what was under that dress. He would wager not a whole hell of lot. In fact he wasn't sure he wanted anything to eat besides Hadlee.

"Holy hell, Hadlee" said Marchand "Has your brother saw that dress?"

"Nope" said Hadlee walking past him to Miller's SUV. Kevan was helping her inside the truck when he noticed she had on the shoes from his bedside table.

"Remind me why are we doing this?" asked Kevan leaning into the SUV to kiss Hadlee "We could stay here" Kevan kissed her again with more enthusiasm and a lot more tongue.

"Moral support for Kayleigh and to keep Brad from saying anything horribly stupid." she replied "Plus you promised me a real date when you bought these shoes." Kevan looked down at the strappy shoe wiggling on her foot.

Kevan stole another kiss then shut the door. Kevan was following Brad the restaurant. Kevan knew the place closed at 10pm but they had made special reservations for Marchand. Hadlee asked him if he knew where they were going. Kevan laughed and said not really. He explained Brad wanted to set it all up for Kayleigh.

"No more teasing me for listening to Brad." she said.

"I'm not sure even listening to the Squirrel on this was a good idea." laughed Kevan.

"He likes Kayleigh" she replied "He wasn't show boating, goofing off, or relentlessly teasing her."

"Marchy said Kayleigh is different from other girls." said Kevan "I know she looks totally different from his usual type."

"What do you mean?" asked Hadlee.

"Most of Brad's dates look like they fell off a stripper pole." smirked Kevan. "Kayleigh is totally normal."

"And what about you Mr. Miller?" asked Hadlee in her lawyer tone

"UH... what is that self incrimination thing? The 5th. Yeah, I am totally pleading the 5th."

"Well played Miller. I guess I will ask Brad and Dougie." said Hadlee "I think Dougie was good with Caroline tonight."

"He wants to take her on a real date. But he isn't so confident she will go out with him if she really is into Seguin. I'm never sure with Caroline."

"Caroline is difficult to read. Dougie can't be timid with her. She only dates alpha males." replied Hadlee " He did good tonight though."

Kevan wheeled into the empty parking lot beside Marchy and Dougie. Hadlee was looking around. She said it didn't look open. Kevan winked at her and said it's not. He came around and helped Hadlee down from the SUV. "You know I'm not sure if I like you better in my jersey or in that dress." He took her hand and led her to the front door. Hadlee saw the scripted name of the restaurant. They were met at the door by a greeter who welcomed them to the Grotto. Hadlee thought the beautiful little restaurant was appropriately named. They were seated in a private room. The boys had made sure that they could be with the girls without being disturbed by the public.

The waiters explained that the chef was doing a special 3 course tasting menu for the group. He inquired as to any food allergies. Since everyone was good with no allergies the waiter retired to the kitchen. The sommelier came and poured wine for the table. Hadlee and the girls were discussing their current ticket problem. Kevan wanted to tell her so bad that he had tickets, but he didn't want to ruin the surprise.

"I'm sorry, Babe" said Kevan "I guess you are just going to stare at your boy on your iPad."

"Finally figured it out huh Kevan" laughed Caroline.

"Yes, I might be chop liver next to Tyler Hubbard." teased Kevan as he winked at Hadlee.

"We can get tickets to a close venue" said Brad "Providence, Philly, or New York."

"Aww, this is why I love you Brad always thinking." replied Hadlee. Kevan and the rest of the table laughed. The first course was served and was a Caesar salad. Hadlee noticed the Dougie and Caroline appeared to be having a conversation. She hoped for his sake that Caroline wanted to see him again. Marchy had not stopped talking Kayleigh. He couldn't seem to keep his hands to himself. Hadlee noticed that she appeared more confident tonight.

As the second course arrived they were all discussing the upcoming game against the Red Wings. Brad was explaining that they had played them an beat them to advance in the Cup final. The girls were listening with interest. Brad was telling them they could sit in the box with the other WAGS if they wanted too.

"WAGS?" questioned Hadlee.

"Wives and Girlfriends" explained Dougie "It's easier than listing off who is who. Plus they have some charity things they do as a group. Zee's wife and Bergy's wife kinda hold down the fort. The rest of us single guys get auctioned off at every turn for the charity."

"I think I prefer being down with crowd" said Caroline "More action, less labels. But if you all want to go to the box Had that's fine. I will work that night or something."

Hadlee really didn't know what to say to that. Dougie leaned over and said something to Caroline. They were deep in conversation.

"I think I like being where I can see the penalty box" said Hadlee "I like being able to see you and Brad."

"Thanks for the vote of confidence, Babe" laughed Kevan.

"Well she did manage to call it the penalty box." snarked Brad.

"No I mean like being able to look at the ice from the bench side." explained Hadlee "I guess i could see you all even more from the other side since I could see you on the bench."

"I don't think you would see the action as much in the skyboxes" said Kayleigh.

"Yeah, most of the WAGS are over the entire hockey deal by now. I think you see more ipads and phones than watching hockey." explained Brad " It warmer, catered, and the girls are mostly friendly."

"Well I like watching you" said Kayleigh.

"Then I will leave tickets for you all at will call." he replied "How many?"

"Three" replied Dougie without even asking Caroline.

"K" said Brad "Three it is."

Caroline glared at Dougie but said nothing. Hadlee wanted to laugh that was twice in less than 2 hrs that Dougie had rendered Caroline speechless.

"We will definitely go out after the Wings game" said Brad "Smitty's brother plays for them. Barring him having another suicidal moment and taking a run at Z. We will all hang out somewhere."

"Is Reilly's brother a lot bigger than him?" asked Hadlee wrinkling her nose. Kevan knew that look she was trying to picture Smith taking on Zdeno. Her brain was constantly working.

"He's a little bit bigger than Reilly. Brendan is just crazy. He is all mouth" said Marchy.

"Bradley Keith Marchand how can you of all people say someone is mouthy?" inquired Hadlee.

"Because it's the gods honest truth." laughed Dougie "He might honestly be worse than Brad. I am not inclined usually to punch people in the face but Brendan brings that out in me. I think even Smitty wanted to kill him during the playoffs."

"I know at some point that even Krejci wanted to take a swing at him" said Marchy "That's serious because he is pretty chill."

The waiter came and cleared the table. He brought out a different wine to go with dessert. Brad was going on and on about dessert. About how very exited he was about trying it.

"Brave little man" crowed Caroline " Sitting next your date the pastry chef talking about another person's goodies."

"It's okay" said Kayleigh "Lots of great bakers around Boston."

The waiter walked in with a box and sat it in front of Kayleigh. She immediately started laughing when she saw the UK blue twine. She untied the box and looked inside. There were 6 cupcakes inside. Brad winked at her then kissed her on the cheek. Kayleigh took the plates from the waiter and began handing out cupcakes. She took out one Blue Velvet and handed it to Hadlee. She asked Kevan if he wanted the Blue Velvet, Black Forrest, or sixtythree. He settled on the other Blue Velvet. She then handed Caroline the Black Forrest one. She asked Dougie which he wanted. He just laughed and told her to give the other Black Forrest one to Caroline because she had demolished the other. Caroline smiled the first genuine smile of the night at Dougie. Kayleigh handed Brad both of the cinnamon cupcakes. He laughed. He told her he would share.

"What are you doing Hadlee?" asked Kevan. He watched her tear the cupcake part in half and then squish the bottom not iced part on top of the icing. Making a cupcake sandwich.

"It makes it less messy and you get icing on every bite of cake. Did you really expect me to eat demure and ladylike." smiled Hadlee as she bit into the blue confection. Kevan laughed and leaned over a kissed a bit of cream cheese icing away from the corner of her mouth. He winked at her and said "No Ma'am."
"Aww... I'm rubbing off on you Miller. You just Ma'amed me. And if you ever do it again before I am a momma I will hold a pillow over your face when you sleep." replied Hadlee sweetly as she kissed his mouth. Kevan peeled the liner of the cupcake and took a bite using a fork. He handed the rest of it to Hadlee. She laughed knowing how particular he was about his eating during season. Hadlee passed it to Dougie. He took a bite with a fork. Marchy however had no issue eating his cupcake.

"What" he asked laughing at the boys "I'll run it off. Millsy tries to kill me."

"I believe your exact words were please give me her number or I am not gonna make weight" cackled Hadlee.

Brad leaned over and kissed Kayleigh. "You better still like me when I am chunky and can't skate. Cause it is totally your fault. We know I have no self control." Kayleigh laughed and told him she could make him cupcake flavored protein shakes.

"Hadlee Belle" Brad yelled "Start planning the wedding" With that being said he pulled Kayleigh into his lap and kissed her. Kayleigh was laughing and kissing Brad back. Hadlee was thrilled to see her happy. She had been so hurt by Court. Nothing Hadlee could do or say would make it any better. But Brad seemed to be pulling her out of her kitchen.

"First date Bradley" said Hadlee "Reign it in."

"Ok fine" replied Brad " But i am reserving the right to propose later."

It was going on midnight and they knew the staff wanted to get home. The boys settled the bill. All three left generous tips. Plus signed a few things for the kitchen staff who had got roped into this date. They thanked everyone in the restaurant for their time.

Kayleigh and Brad held hands and wondered out into the street. They were in their own world. Brad called his good byes to the group. He kissed had Hadlee. He leaned in and whispered "I'll be good to her I swear." Hadlee whispered back "You'd better." She kissed his cheek and pushed him closer to Kayleigh. Kevan was standing beside her with his hand on the small of her back. His hand felt like it was branding her. She was tucked up against him as they walked towards his SUV.

Hadlee turned back to ask Caroline if she was okay with Dougie taking her home. Hadlee thought better of saying anything when she saw them holding hands. Hadlee nudged Kevan. Kevan just laughed.

"Now my little matchmaker" asked Kevan "Can we go home?"

She laughed. "I think I promised to let you see what I bought for out date!"

Notes

Alright gang not sure what is going on it didn't upload this yesterday. I'm not sure what is up. I will hopefully have 2 more chapters up tomorrow.