Kevan and Deke made it around the block to the dog park near the apartment. The puppy was walking in circles around his legs. He was constantly untangling the pup. Kevan was pretty sure that Hadlee and Gears had just carried Deke everywhere. He was going to have to get over that and learn to walk on a leash. Once at the dog park Deke started barking and jumpy up and down. Kevan laughed at the furball it was like watching a pogo stick. The little pup ventured out about 10 feet from Kevan and immediate came and laid on Kevan's feet when a large shepherd mixed barked at him. So not a guard dog. Kevan wiggled his left foot until Deke climbed off. Deke finally did what he needed to do. Then promptly did his favorite impression of an area rug. How does a pup sprawl all 4 legs out from the sides of it body? Kevan tugged on his leash but Deke didn't move. He finally gave up and scooped him up. Kevan noticed a group of women with those small purse dogs looking at him. At first he thought it was because of Deke's shenanigans, but he was wrong.

"That is a cute dog" began a blonde in a sports bra and running tights "You're Kevan Miller right? The girls didn't believe me." She motioned to the other women.

"Last time I checked" he said as they gathered around. Deke started vibrating in his arm because he was growling at the girls. Kevan was amused that Deke didn't like the women. He was always with Hadlee and the girls so you would think he would like them.

"You play for the Bruins" asked the blonde.

Kevan didn't want to deal with these girls but he had to be nice to fans. He really wanted to get home and snuggle back up with Hadlee until sometime tomorrow when he had to play hockey. He nodded. Deke's growls got louder as the redhead approached. "Yes" replied Kevan "It was nice meeting you all. I need to take Deke back to my girlfriend." The blonde's smile faltered. Yep, thought Kevan the girlfriend thing threw a wrench into her plans. He quickly said good bye in a polite manner and broke out into a jog towards the apartment. A few months ago a gaggle of girls knowing his name would have been amusing. Now he missed being the no name 4th liner. He made it back to the building still cradling Deke in his arms. The tiny dog barked at him.

"I thought he was going to walk." asked Greg.

"Nope. His mommy had trained him well. Force me to carry him and he will growl if random women get too close." replied Kevan. Deke was running around the lobby and stopped behind the desk and barked twice. Greg got him a treat out of the cabinet behind the desk. Kevan just shook his head. His dog and his girlfriend had everyone in a 12 block radius wrapped around their finger and paw. Kevan knew he was no better.

"Miss Hadlee has asked me to take him out a few times if you all were going to be gone extended periods of time. I sometimes let him stay here with me rather than up in his crate. He usually takes a nap over there until the printer." explained Greg "He knows where I hide the treats. He and Mr. Pastrnak got along great."

"I think Gears and the girls got along great too." laughed Kevan "I feel sorry for the first guy in the NHL to level that kid on the ice. He will have to deal with all three of the girls. And I put money on Kayleigh being the one to do damage."

"I would have bet on Caroline." replied Greg.

"Nah, Kayleigh has totally adopted Gears. I am pretty sure she still wants to at least kick Bartowski in the shins for hurting him in practice." said Kevan "I am hoping that they don't plan on adopting a rookie a year. I figure when I look for a bigger place for Hadlee, Deke, and I it should have a finished basement so we can have a rookie stay with us."

"Not if, Miller" asked Greg smiling at him.

"Nah it's a when" answered Kevan smiling at Greg "Speaking of which she is waiting on us." Kevan gave Deke's leash a tug. He meander over to Kevan and sat on his foot. "Come on let's go get Hadlee" he said to the tiny dog. Deke began jumping up and down barking. Kevan picked him up. He shook his head at Greg as he carried the fuzzball to the elevator.

Hadlee was asleep on the couch when he unlocked the door. He settled Deke on to his pillow on the floor. Kevan was being as quiet as possible trying not to wake her up Hadlee. He looked at the clock it was just after 6pm. Kevan decided that he could let Hadlee sleep for a little while and order dinner. Kevan called the Thai place she liked and ordered a little bit of everything. Kevan fetched his iPad. He sat down on the couch by Hadlee's feet. He was reading the last book in the Mortal Instrument Series. The boys gave him hell over his constant reading. He chirped right back about their video games. After about 30 minutes the food arrived. Hadlee sat up as Kevan paid the delivery guy. He brought the food into the kitchen.

"Damn it Miller" admonished Hadlee as she walked into the kitchen "Why didn't you wake me up?" Hadlee was now standing behind Kevan with her arms wrapped around his back. She had her head laying on his back. "I wanted to snuggle and watch more Game of Thrones."

"We still have time it's only 7:00" replied Kevan pulling her in front of him. Hadlee now had her arms wrapped around his waist the top of her head laying on the center of his chest. "Might even squeeze in a bath before bed time." He kissed the top of her head. "But first Thai food."

"You planning on feeding the entire team" she asked surveying the cartons on the table.

"Couldn't remember which one was your favorite. Plus they asked if you wanted spicy or regular. So I got them both" he smiled down at her "So we have Thai food for days"

Hadlee laughed. He loved to see her smile. He loved to hear her laugh. Kevan's mouth descended on hers. Hadlee's hands found the back of his neck as she pulled him closer. He kissed her breathless. "Maybe I should nap more often" teased Hadlee.

"Yes" he replied "It should be a rule you have to nap with me on game days if you are off"

"Deal Miller" she fired back "Now which carton is the regular Pad Thai?" Kevan looked at all the containers and raised an eyebrow "Don't have a clue Eh?"

"Stop saying Eh" he said as he pulled her up against him "You sound like the squirrel" Hadlee started laughing. He kissed her again and then started opening containers. He was peering inside the tiny white containers. Hadlee laughed at his level of concentration. "What are you giggling about Hadlee Belle?"

"You looking so intensely at the Thai food." she answered.

"I'm trying to figure out what is what" he replied still looking in the containers.

"You want hot or not" asked Hadlee.

"It doesn't matter to me"

Hadlee peered into the boxes. She saw the hot peppers and pointed them out to Kevan. "I want nothing to do with those little red peppers. Thai chili peppers are hot."

"No chili peppers" replied Kevan kissing the top of her head "Next time I will remember."

"You'd better Miller" teased Hadlee "You want a beer, coke, or water."

"One beer then water for the rest of the night" he answered.

Hadlee was pulling drinks out of the fridge as Kevan carried the containers and chop sticks to the couch. Hadlee laughed because she knew he hated chop sticks. She grabbed a fork out of the drawer and carried it out with the drinks and napkins. Kevan had already pushed the coffee table forward so they could sit on the floor, eat, and watch tv. Kevan eyed her suspiciously when she sat a beer, a bottle of water, and a fork in front of him.

"It's really spicy" said Hadlee.

Kevan picked up the fork "Thanks babe." he replied watching her open her cherry coke. Kevan clicked on the next episode of Game of Thrones. They were eating and watching in silence. The silence lasted until Kevan drained the contents of the water bottle.

"You alright Miller" asked Hadlee giggling. Kevan nodded. He took a drink of his beer. "I told you it was hot."

"I usually like spicy things" he said heading to the kitchen for a second bottle of water "But that is a little beyond."

He flopped back down beside her. Hadlee was picking at her container with her chopsticks. She sat it down and ventured over to the other containers and picked up a few more that contained pineapple coconut fried rice, garlic chicken, and cashew chicken. They sat watching Game of Thrones eating the Thai food. She managed to get him to try a little bit of everything. He made a face at the fried rice and she laughed.

"That stuff tastes like your body wash smells"

"I like my body wash Miller"

"I like it on your body." he replied "but not in my mouth."

"You liked it just fine in your mouth this morning mister." she said smacking him in the chest. She stood up to take the containers into the kitchen. She didn't manage to grab the containers because she was over Kevan's shoulder.

"Kevan Michael Miller" she said as she beat her fists on his back "put me down"

"Nope" he said hauling her into the bathroom. He started the faucet on the big tub while she was over his shoulder.

"What are you doing" asked Hadlee.

"Testing out what is better the body wash or the fried rice." he smirked smacking her ass.

"Oww" called Hadlee. Kevan laughed and pulled her down from his shoulder.

He slid her down the length of his body. He tugged the tank top over her head and slung it towards the hamper. Followed by her bra, her shorts, and her panties. He nudged her into the tub. Hadlee adjusted the water temperature and add her favorite bath gel to the tub. Kevan had stripped and was now climbing into the tub with her. Hadlee sat forward so that he could sit down behind her. She snuggled back into Kevan as the warm water surrounded them. "You could have said let's take a bath" said Hadlee as she ran her hand down his thigh.

"What's the fun in that" asked Kevan. He pulled her back so that he could kiss her mouth. He then kissed his way down her neck. Water sloshed over the sides of the tub when Hadlee turned to straddle him. "Babe you are making a mess."

"You started this" laughed Hadlee kissing his mouth "And you get to clean this up."

"Deal" replied Miller his tongue finding the seam of her lips. Their tongues dueled. Kevan's hands were sliding over her soapy body. "I will gladly redo the entire bathroom if necessary."

"You are bad Miller" said Hadlee as he bit down on her neck. She squeaked. "What happened to no sex on game days."

Kevan looked at the digital watch on his wrist. "It's 9:00" replied Kevan "I have 3 hours until game day."

"No messing with the hockey juju Miller" replied Hadlee kissing his scruffy jaw. She turned and squeezed in beside him the tub. She had one leg thrown over his larger one. "I will not be responsible for ruining you tomorrow night."

Kevan started laughing. He trailed his hand up her leg. She captured his hand before his made his way up to the juncture of her thighs. "Hadlee" he said inching his hand up higher "After the game I go straight to teambuilding. Then I have opening night Tuesday. And did I mention mom and dad will be here late Sunday night." He smirked at her. He inched his hand even higher. "So Wednesday." Kevan laughed at the stricken look on Hadlee's face.

"Three hours" asked Hadlee

"Yep three hours" replied Kevan

"Make them count Miller" said Hadlee moving into his lap again. Kevan started laughing as his mouth landed on hers.

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