The Wall

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Caroline was busy packing her stuff that was scattered around Kevan's apartment. She was noticing how much of Hadlee's stuff was at Kevan's. She also noticed how comfortable Hadlee was at Kevan's. Caroline was bracing for the day Hadlee moved in with Kevan. It was coming and she knew it. They had lived together for 9 years. It would be a transition. But remarkably since she had Dougie it didn't seem like a crisis. Caroline headed to the living room with her bags. She sat them by the door and went to stir the chili in the kitchen. She heard the door open and just assumed it was Baby K.

"Honey I'm home" called Kayleigh it had been a running joke between the girls since their dorm days.

"About damn time" yelled Caro from the kitchen.

"Been busy not going back to SugarBaker's until Monday"

Caroline came out of the kitchen and pressed her hand to Kayleigh's forehead. She then looked Kayleigh over in a suspicious fashion.

"Who are you and what have you done with the baking nazi." asked Caroline.

"Funny Caro." replied Kayleigh "Making some time for myself and for Brad."

"Who in the hell ever thought Brad Marchand would be a good influence on you." teased Caroline.

Kayleigh started laughing. Brad was good for her. He had brought her out of her shell and out of the kitchen. "He is good for me. I just want to be able to be around him. It seems like a lot of the time we end up napping. 3 stolen hours here 3 stolen hours there. It is really me being kind of selfish."

"It is not" said Caroline "You don't have a selfish bone in your body."

"Hey chicks" called Hadlee coming into the kitchen. "Why is Kayleigh not being selfish. We all should sometimes"

"Guess who isn't going into SugarBaker's until Monday" said Caroline.

"Are you going to fire whoever? You shouldn't put up with that KK" began Hadlee

"Um it's me" said Kayleigh smiling at Hadlee "I promoted Raven and Ty. So they will be covering a lot of the time I spent baking on game days and weekends. I want to be there for Brad."

"Did you check her for fever" asked Hadlee looking at Caroline "Make sure there were any pod person marks on her neck."

"Yep, it's her" said Caroline "Brain fever was my first inclination as well."

"I can hear you" said Kayleigh looking at her friends. Both of which were laughing even harder "What?" asked Kayleigh.

"When the guys are talking about Bradley Keith and he is there in the room he always yells I can hear you at the boys." said Hadlee "you just did the same thing."

"You totally did" giggled Caroline "we are teasing. I am thrilled you are coming out of the kitchen."

"Let's just hope he starts using your words instead of his" joked Hadlee hugging Kayleigh "I'm glad you are acting like yourself."

Hadlee changed clothes and came back into the kitchen. She and the girls were discussing the plans for the night when Davey, Desi, and Deke came into the living room. Deke flipped out when he saw Hadlee and was bouncing straight up and down barking. Hadlee picked him up and detached his harness while cooing at the furball. Hadlee was busy telling him that Kevan would be home in a few hours.

"Desi and I going to pack my stuff" said Davey leading Desi down the hall. The girls watched them go.

"Davey leave the door open" called Kayleigh. He called back he would.

"Leave him alone" scolded Caroline.

"He needs direction" said Kayleigh "He needs to make the big team."

She looked at Hadlee for back up. Hadlee started laughing. She heard her iPad chirp. She pulled it out of her purse. She was still laughing at the conversation between KK and Caro. Hadlee pushed the button and saw Kevan and the guys in base layers.

"Hey hot stuff" said Kevan "Having fun at my place without me."

"Right now I am listening to Caroline and KK as Caroline accuses KK of cockblocking Baby K."

"I did not" said Kayleigh coming over to the screen "I just asked him to leave the door open since Desi is here with him."

Caroline also came to stand by the screen "It's all skates before dates here Miller"

Kevan burst out laughing at the girls and was relaying this conversation to the locker room. Hadlee saw Brad and Dougie come over to the screen. Brad was wearing his UK cap. "Nice hat Marchy" said Hadlee.

"So Doll, are you keeping the rookie from scoring" teased Brad

"No" said Kayleigh pouting "I just want him to do great."

"And we've decided we are adopting him" said Hadlee "So he can't end up like Segs. Therefore the open door."

"Well the rook is fucked" said Brad "Just what every 18 year old pro athlete wants 3 hot older sisters who won't let you bang their friends." Kevan started laughing and Dougie was struggling to keep it together. The rest of the locker room was laughing.

"Bradley Keith" admonished Kayleigh "It's not that bad." Baby K walked in and went to the fridge he grabbed 2 gatorades and tossed one to Desi. Kayleigh turned the iPad towards Baby K and Desi "Does he look abused or miserable?"

"Damn who is the red head" called Spoons

"That is Desi" replied Hadlee smiling at boys. There was course of way to go rook throughout the locker room. Davey blushed and Desi hid her face in his chest. "and you all say we are bad. The poor child is embarrassed to death."

Reilly Smith's face came into the screen " Damn it to hell. You all promised to introduce me to hot cheerleaders. I get totally cockblocked by Spoons and Quaider in NYC. Then you set Gears up with a hot girl. I promise never to scare Caro again."

The girls all laughed. "We'll work on it" said Caro "After I see my present."

Kevan took the iPad away from Smith. He, Brad, and Dougie were sitting at table facing the tablet. They all talked for about 20 minutes until the guys had to head down to get ready for the game. The girls wished them luck. After a chorus of love yous from their guys and the rest of the Bruins around the boys disconnected.

The evening flew by. Caroline was sure it would drag but it didn't. They finished supper. Watched some reality tv and waited for the game. At 7pm the game started. 3 goals, 1 fights, and 7 penalties later the game was over. Hadlee was fussing because Kevan was in yet another fight. Caroline warned her he probably would have at best a black eye.

"He had to Hadlee. He can't let them back them into corners. When he pushed Rask Kevan had no choice but to throw down."

"I know I would just like him not to be bruised for a day" said Hadlee "I guess I need to check the ice pack supply."

"Or bust out a naughty nurses outfit" teased Caroline.

"Nope, no rewards for fighting. Maybe if he manages to stay out of the box." laughed Hadlee.

"And on that note I will go wait on Brad" said Kayleigh. "Good night everyone."

Kayleigh hugged everyone before she left. She made Baby K promise to text or call if he needed her. She ruffled his hair before heading out the door. Caroline helped Hadlee clean up the kitchen and put all the things away. Baby K and Desi were watching the game after the Bruins. It looked like the Capitals and someone. Caroline conned Baby K into taking all her bags down and loading them into the car. She then told him to walk down with Desi and she would drop her off at the dorm on the way to Dougie's. Caroline told them she would be down in 10 minutes.

Hadlee smiled at her. "What" asked Caroline.

"Your let our baby brother make out with his girlfriend in Dougie's vehicle." said Hadlee

"Damn straight. And if Hamilton knows what is good for him he will shove me up against that car kiss me and tell me he loves me in person." laughed Caroline "That car needs to see some action."

"Since we will have Krejci and Baby K here I am guessing we will remain pg until they leave" said Hadlee "Try not to molest poor Dougie in front of his entire team."

"Love you Hads" said Caro "I'll send Baby K up."

"Love you too."

Hadlee was sitting on the couch snuggling with Deke. Davey came back into the apartment and flopped down in the floor beside the recliner.

"You know you are allowed to sit on the furniture" teased Hadlee "And I promise not to bite."

"I like sit here. Not as much without Desi." laughed Davey. Deke perked up hearing Davey and climbed out of the blanket. He pranced around the edge of the couch until Davey picked him up. He got Deke's hockey puck off the table and sat it down in front of the pup. Deke pushed it with his nose at Davey's hand. He would then put the puck farther away and the pup would push it back. "See he kind of fetch"
"You keep telling yourself that kiddo" laughed Hadlee. She was watching them play in the floor. Deke was now climbing on Davey attempting to eat the unruly blonde hair sticking out from under his ball cap. Hadlee wondered if this was what her life would be like in the future. Waiting at home with Deke and a kid. Hadlee laughed the pup and Davey.

"I take him out" said Davey.

"That's fine don't get lost or kidnapped or they won't let you stay with us anymore" she replied. Davey just smiled and scooped up Deke. "Leash, Pastrnak, get his leash."

Davey grabbed the little harness off the counter and wrestled Deke to get him ready. They took off out the door. Hadlee settled in and turned the TV over to CMT. She managed to locate the case law book she needed to read. She was busy reading when her phone chirped.

Kevan: Getting on the plane see you in a few hours
Hadlee: I'm waiting up
Kevan: Go to bed
Hadlee: I'll hang with Baby K and Deke until you get here.
Kevan: I don't want you to be miserable in court tomorrow.
Hadlee: No court first appointment is at 11am
Kevan: I have optional skate but we can at least get a few hours sleep
Hadlee: Straight to bed with you and your bruises
Kevan: I'm fine Babe
Hadlee: Sure you are Miller. Love ya
Kevan: Love you too.

Hadlee was still reading when Davey came back into the apartment with Deke. The pup ran in circles tangling his leash around Davey's legs until he picked the pup up and removed the harness. He handed Deke to Hadlee. Deke promptly crawled under the edge of the blanket and passed out.

"What did you do to my dog Baby K." laughed Hadlee

"He lazy" replied Davey "He lay down on sidewalk and not move. Want to be carried. So I make him walk because can't see Miller just packing him everywhere."

Hadlee started laughing. "You figured him out" said Hadlee "He does his area rug impression on Kevan all the time. Kevan has in depth conversations with him about that fact that next season Deke will be running with Kevan."

"Ya" answered Davey "Not sure he going to be running partner dog. Guess Miller get work out lugging him around Boston."

"Good thing he is cute" said Hadlee "So we have about 2 hrs to kill. I'm thinking ice cream and a movie. Want to get changed out of your Desi clothes and into something comfy."

"I go change" he called going down the hall. Hadlee pulled 2 cartons of Ben and Jerry's out of the freezer. She grabbed 2 spoons and flopped back down on the couch. Davey reappeared with all his bags in tow. He sat them down by the door. He had changed into ball shorts and shirt that appeared to be covered in Swedish ads.

"What do you want to watch?" asked Hadlee tossing him the remote.

"Doesn't matter" he replied. Over the course of the week he had mastered the Dish network remote and menu. He flipped up the movie rentals. He scrolled through the new releases. Hadlee was going to let him pick. He stopped on Frozen. "I haven't watched this yet. KK make a cake for the movie."

"We can watch it. I love it. No promises I won't sing along." smiled Hadlee "Ok so do you want your own container or are we sharing both." Hadlee pointed to the ice cream on the coffee table. Davey was sitting in his normal place on the floor. "Nope up on the couch Pastrnak. Not having them thinking I make you sit at my feet like a slave boy." Davey stood up and turned out the lights except the lamp by the door. He sat down on the end of the couch. Deke poked his head out from under the blanket to see who had disturbed him. Davey petted his head until he slept again.

Hadlee handed him a spoon as he cued up Frozen. She handed him a carton of Phish Food and grabbed the Karamel Sutra on for herself. Hadlee explained the joys of Ben and Jerry's. Hadlee wanted to laugh at how focused he was on the cartoon. He explained some of the European stuff that you could see in the movie to Hadlee. He had laughed at Hadlee singing along with all the songs.

"I might have watched it a few times in theatre" said Hadlee scooping out the caramel core " I will try and refrain."

Davey just smiled. Hadlee put the ice cream away and put the spoons in the dishwasher. The movies was still playing and she brought them both bottles of water. As the movie went on Davey kept asking questions.

"Watch and learn Baby K" she teased. She noticed that at some point Deke had climbed into his lap. The pup was going to miss him. They were going to miss him.

"Hans is not a good guy" he stated.

"No not the best guy for Ana" she replied. They watched the movie in silence. Hadlee was amused at how mad he was at Hans. He was also very concerned about Olaf melting. It was fun just hanging out with him.

The movie had just came to the part where they were all on the ice and Ana was completely frozen when she heard keys in the door. Baby K was so engrossed in what was happening he paid no attention to Kevan and Krejci walking in.

"Kristoff needs to go kiss her" said Davey looking at Hadlee.

"It's Disney, Kid, it will all work out" said Kevan looking at them. There was a growl then a bark as Deke jumped up and down barking at Kevan.

"10 more minutes and you can have him Krejci" replied Hadlee "We need to get to the happily ever after part."

Kevan just started laughing. Krejci looked at her oddly. "No use in arguing with her" supplied Kevan "Have a seat." Kevan picked up Deke and sat down between Hadlee and Baby K. Hadlee turned Kevan's face towards hers. She touched the mouse near his left eye. It had swollen quite a bit on the plane.

"It's not that bad" whispered Kevan "Just a black eye."

"And I supposed your ribs don't look like an ink blot test" she challenged. He just smirked at her.

"Is this where I say you should see the other guy." teased Kevan. Hadlee smacked his shoulder as the credits were rolling on Frozen.

"It's a good thing I love you" said Hadlee kissing him before getting up to hug Baby K.

Davey petted on Deke. Hadlee grabbed him and hugged him. He swung her around off the ground and sat her back down. "Be good Davey. If you need us you text or call KK, Caro, or I will be right there. If Bartowski touches you it will be bad for his health. We will work everything out for your and Desi's date."

"Okay, bye Hadlee" he replied as Hadlee squeezed him again."I text when I home."

"Yes" said Hadlee turning him over to Krejci. Krejci said his goodbyes. Hadlee placed Deke in his crate and covered him with his Bruins throw.

Hadlee was finally alone with Kevan. Kevan quirked an eyebrow at her. She smiled when she realized he was wearing the suit she had bought him. "I was thinking you weren't going to let Krejci have him back."

"I'll miss him" said Hadlee pouting. "He's a good kid. Is he going to Providence?"

Kevan pulled Hadlee down in to his lap. He leaned in and kissed her. "Well hello Mr. Miller" laughed Hadlee. Kevan kissed her a few more times before she started to examine his face closer. While she cataloged the bruises and scuffs on his face Kevan slid his hand up under her jersey. Hadlee was busy kissing all the small injuries. It felt good just to hold her. He was rubbing circles on her back. Hadlee seemed content to just be snuggled up to Kevan. He gave her another leisurely kiss.

"Missed you Hadlee Belle." he said against her mouth.

"Missed you too. Don't think I forgot you changed the subject Miller." replied Hadlee kissing the corner of his mouth. "I want to go to bed." Kevan just laughed and let Hadlee pull him off the couch. He tossed Hadlee over his shoulder and grabbed his suitcase with his left hand. "Damn it Miller" she called smacking him while hanging upside down. He dropped the suitcase inside the bedroom door and deposited her in the center of their bed. Hadlee inched her way back to the pillows.

Kevan tossed the suit coat and vest on the chair next to the bed. He smiled at Hadlee and kicked off his dress shoes. "This a full strip show Miller or are you getting ready to go to bed?"

Kevan pulled the tie off and tossed it in the general direction of his pile of clothes. He climbed onto the bed and covered her body with his. His mouth came down on hers. It is was an impatient needy kiss. His tongue sought entrance at the seam of her lips. They were tangled together. Breathing as one. Fuck he had missed her. Hadlee's hands were tangled in his hair. She kept pulling him closer as if she were afraid he would be gone again. He broke the kiss and sat back holding his weight off her body. He still hadn't answered Hadlee's questions. Kevan grabbed the hem of the jersey and pulled it off Hadlee. Kevan kneeled there looking down at Hadlee. She was fucking beautiful and she was his. All that was left on her body was a tiny pair of hot pink booty shorts.

"Jesus Hadlee" said Kevan "Is this all you've been wearing around the rookie?"

"Wouldn't you like to know" she teased. Kevan growled at her "May have to kill him?" Kevan reach down and pulled her ponytail holder out of her hair. It fell in blonde waves around her shoulders and breasts.

"You leave him alone" she said smirked "I'm lucky my boyfriend is huge and his jersey covers me from my neck to my knees."

"Still Hadlee, Fuck" he said. Hadlee laughed and sat up and pointed at the head of the bed. Kevan turned around and laid back against the pillows. She straddled his waist. Hadlee kissed his scruffy face. Apparently he didn't need to shave if she wasn't around. Hadlee was again kissing all the scrapes and bruises. "I fine Hadlee Belle. Big tough hockey player remember."
"I am very aware, Mr. Miller but I don't have to like it." she said kissing his mouth. He sat up to capture her lips and she leaned back. "Nope inspection time." Hadlee scooted forward settling herself over his hips. She started undoing the buttons of his dress shirt. When she got to the last button she pulled it free from his slacks. She undid his cufflinks and tossed them at the dresser. She dropped his shirt in the floor beside the bed. "You always have on too many clothes" she complained. Kevan's laugh rumbled through his chest and all through her body.

Kevan's arms came up around her neck and pulled her down so that their mouths met. Hadlee let out a squeak of surprise and Kevan's kisses went into overdrive. Kevan was holding a fist full of blonde hair in one hand and her face in the other. Hadlee nipped at his lower lip. Kevan growled at her again "No you always seem to have on too few clothes." He tighten the grip on her hair and kissed her again. Hadlee sat up and rocked her hips against his. She pushed his shirt up over his abs. Hadlee dropped down and kissed her way down his abs to his belt buckle. Kevan ripped his undershirt over his head and flung it at the wall. Hadlee flinched when she saw his ribs. She ran a tentative finger down his ribcage looking at the bruises. She kissed each of those purple blotches. Some were fading yellow, some were greenish, but several were brand new.

Hadlee's hands found his belt buckle again. She quickly undid his belt and flicked the button to his slacks. Kevan lifted his lower body up with Hadlee still sitting astride him. He managed to kick his slacks to the foot of their bed. Hadlee giggled. All that was between them now was Under Armor and her very brief panties. She ran her finger underneath the UA band around his shorts. She sat back looking at his hips and thighs encased in the tight black material. Yes, she needed to thank Under Armor.

"What are you giggling about Hadlee Belle? You're going to hurt my ego, babe" asked Kevan looking at her.

"Just saying small prayer of thanks to Under Armor and hockey thighs." said Hadlee

Kevan laughed. Hadlee had never had a thought that she didn't say. He loved that about her. She rocked her hips against him again. He was done playing. He missed absolutely everything about Hadlee. He flipped her beneath him. He missed her smell, her hair, her body, he missed her smart mouth, and most of all he missed having her against him. Kevan captured her mouth and slid his hand into her panties at the same time. Her gasp allowed him full access to her mouth. His tongue and his hand were moving in cadence. She was wiggling her hips canting them towards his touch. He was touching her everywhere except where she wanted. His hand found her button and she made a mewling sound. He had slid his body off of hers and was now stretched out beside hers. He lowered his head to the breast closest to him. He took one nipple in his mouth as he pressed two fingers deep inside her. Her hands came up and tangled in his hair. His facial hair was causing exquisite friction. She bucked her hips off the bed. He worked her body. Hadlee was pleading with him. He tossed her boy shorts towards the pile and then shed his own briefs.

Hadlee was looking up at him as he sank into her core. He drew himself back and then fully seated himself. Hadlee pulled his face down to hers. She kissed him. He rested his forehead on hers. "I don't know if I can be gentle Hadlee."

"I won't break, Miller" she thrust her hips up to meet his. She ground her body against his in tight circles "Fuck me, Miller."

Holy fucking hell he thought. He gave up the pretense and followed Hadlee's instructions. He turned over and pulled her up on her knees. He kissed her shoulder as he sank back into her body. Hadlee bucked back against him. She met him thrust for thrust. Kevan knew her body almost as well he knew his own. He dropped a hand down and stroked her clit. Hadlee was close. She tipped her head back towards Kevan. He felt her constrict around his cock. She cried out. His hand left her and grabbed her waist. Kevan kissed her shoulder again as his climax hit him. He kept thrusting until she started contracting against him again. Hadlee flattened out on the bed Kevan followed but rolled her so she was laying on his chest. Kevan was breathing hard and was really quiet. Hadlee sat up and started giggling again.

"Hadlee why in the hell are you giggling right now?" asked Kevan. Hadlee climbed off the bed. She was standing on very shaky legs. She grabbed his t-shirt off the floor. Hadlee leaned over the edge of the bed and kissed him soundly. She then headed for the bathroom.

"Just imagine how much fun we'll have after your western swing" she winked and shut the door to the bathroom. Kevan just groaned. His heart rate was almost back to normal. He got up from the bed. He grabbed his boxer briefs from the floor. When he heard the shower start up he tossed them back on the pile. Kevan opened the bathroom door and climbed into the shower with Hadlee.

Hadlee turned and looked at Kevan "Miss me already" she asked.

"Always" he replied. Kevan took the soapy body puff from Hadlee. He carefully washed her all over. He was careful not to get her hair wet. He quickly washed himself off and climbed out of the shower.

"Where you going in such a hurry" asked Hadlee shutting off the water.

"If I stay in there with you wet and soapy we won't get any sleep." replied Kevan "You get dressed so I can cuddle up with you."

"It's a good thing no one knows" said Hadlee.

"Know what?" asked Kevan

"That you Kevan Miller are a closet cuddlebug." teased Hadlee.

"I only cuddle with you babe." he started laughing as he left the bathroom "But it would be totally bad for my rep and I can hear the chirps now."

"Your secret is safe with me, Miller" called Hadlee "It's a good thing I love you."

Kevan dried his hair and tossed the damp towel at Hadlee. He was surrounded by her lime scent. Hadlee was watching him as he walked out of the room. "Babe stop staring at my ass."

"Can't help it. You hockey boys have great asses." she yelled back "And thighs, abs, and arms." She heard a rumble of laughter in the general direction of his closet.

Kevan pulled on clean boxers. He opened his bag and pulled the shoe box out. He sat it on Hadlee's bedside table. He laid her phone on top of the box. He straightened out their bed and got in on his side. He was reading on his iPad. She came out of the bathroom with her hair in a knot on top of her head wearing his white t-shirt. Hadlee was fucking perfect. He wouldn't trade her for anything in the world.

"Oh really" teased Hadlee "Not even the Cup." Kevan hadn't realized he spoke out loud. Hadlee climbed on to the bed and looked at him.

"Not even for the Cup, Hadlee Belle." he replied kissing her softly.

"You really do love me." she replied slightly awestruck.

"Yes I really do love you." he answered.

"I think you are pretty fucking perfect too, Miller."

"Set your alarm so we can go to sleep, Had. " he instructed. She turned to grab her phone and plug it into the charger. Kevan was watching to see her reaction when she saw the box. She picked the box up and put it into her lap. She was staring at the box but had yet to open it. "You going to open it babe?"

"You were supposed to be sight seeing and playing hockey. Not buying me shoes." said Hadlee pulling the lid off the box. Hadlee pulled the shoes out of the box and squealed. He knew that sound and started to laugh. That was Hadlee's happy new shoes sound. Hadlee was off the bed and had the shoes on her feet before he even stopped laughing. She was beaming at him. He would buy all the shoes in New York if she smiled at him that way. She walked across his bedroom in his white t-shirt and a bright UK blue Manolo's. He just shook his head.

"You might be a tad underdressed for those shoes babe." he teased.

"UK blue always goes with white, Miller" she pulled the shoes off and put them back in the box. She climbed back into the bed after flipping off her lamp. Kevan killed his lamp as she settled herself against his chest. "Thank you for the shoes" she replied looking up at him.

"No problem Hadlee Belle" he answered kissing her mouth.

Hadlee was laying on his chest. Their limbs were tangled together. Kevan pressed a kiss on the top of her head. "I missed this" he whispered in her ear.

"I think this is the first time I have been warm since you left" she replied "and I know it was all in my head. I am so glad you are home."

They laid in silence and savored him being home. Kevan now understood why the married guys wanted to be home so bad. He felt her breathing even out. He tucked the duvet in around her and sank further into his pillow. He could smell Hadlee on his pillow. He could smell Hadlee in his sheets. She was permeating his whole world and Kevan couldn't think of anything he wanted more.

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