The Wall

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Hadlee was zipping around Boston listening to Florida Georgia Line. She had been home and changed out of her court clothes. She wasn't sure what was appropriate for lounging around Kevan's apartment. So she threw on a concert tshirt, cutoffs, and flip flops. Hadlee thought to herself Kevan only sees her in court clothes or cutoffs. Well she'd get dolled up for a real date whenever there schedules allowed it. Caroline had spent the majority of the time Hadlee was home pumping her for information about her and Kevan. She kept making semi obscene comments about it being "Millertime" as Hadlee was pulling her hair into a ponytail.

"What is with this "Millertime" shenanigans?" asked Hadlee "I think I heard Brad say something about it as well."

"Just a nickname he has." laughed Caroline " So you are on a first name basis with the Lil Ball of Hate but you don't have a clue about your own boy."

"Lil Ball of Hate? They call Brad that? Funny, goofy, Brad?"

"Yeah, Marchand is a bit of a dick on the ice. He is chirpy but he can score. When they won the cup in 2011 he spent a good portion of the games in the box for fighting with random players. He can be explosive. So when they went to the White House the president called him "Lil Ball of Hate" it stuck." explained Caroline. "He is different on ice than he is off."

"The cup" asked Hadlee?

"Hadlee when you get to Kevan's tonight tell him you want him to teach you about hockey."

"Brad was explaining the basics to me." said Hadlee

"Miller will appreciate you trying to understand his job. He and Marchand did come to court today."

Hadlee thought back at the conversation and thought that maybe Caroline was right. Tonight
Kevan could teach her about hockey. Hadlee pulled her car into the parking garage. She followed the instructions on the text message and spoke with the door man.

"This way Miss Reynolds. Take the 2nd elevator to the 24th floor. Mr. Miller will be waiting on you."

Hadlee climbed in the elevator and the doorman pushed the button. She adjusted the her shorts and pulled her purse back up on her arm. She felt nervous as the elevator climbed. She was excited to see Kevan. Kevan seemed like a great guy and Hadlee hoped this relationship was going places. When the elevator opened Kevan was standing before the doors waiting for Hadlee. Kevan had on jeans and white tshirt. Hadlee thought it should be criminal to look that good barefoot in a white tee shirt.

Kevan smiled at Hadlee and said "Hey." Hadlee had on yet another pair of cutoffs and Florida Georgia Line tshirt and bright red sparkly flipflops.

"Wasn't sure what to wear" said Hadlee " I decided I couldn't wrong with flip flops and t shirt."
Kevan smiled again "It's perfect. I thought we would order chinese and hang out here where it's quiet. No puck bunnies. No Brad."

Hadlee laughed "Sounds great. I've listened to the sound of my own voice all day. You've even listened to me today. I was nervous with you there."

They walked into Kevan's apartment. He gave Hadlee the quick tour. The living room was done in cream and brown it looked masculine and clean lined. Hadlee noticed he had framed pictures on the mantle. The majority were hockey related. Hadlee noticed one was of Kevan with a wetsuit pulled down to his waist holding a surf board. Again with the abs. Kevan noticed Hadlee looking at the picture. He told her it was taken last summer when he was home before he called up to play for the Bruins. The next one she noticed was him hold a puck smiling. Kevan pulled Hadlee up against his side.

He looked down at Hadlee and made a face "That was my first NHL goal puck. From December 2013."

Hadlee smiled up at him "Wish I could have seen it. Maybe I can see your first goal of this season." Kevan dropped a kiss on her mouth and pulled her into the kitchen. Hadlee couldn't believe he had an industrial kitchen in his apartment. He lead her down the hall and showed her the guest room that was a combination of an office and a home gym. A guest bathroom later and Kevan showed her his room. The room was large but was dwarfed by the king size bed and dressers. Everything was cool blue and earth tones. It reminded Hadlee of the beach. Hanging on the walls were 3 jerseys one from Vermont, one from the Providence Bruins, and finally his Boston Bruins Jersey. He walked past a huge closet that was a mess.
"My closet looks just like yours except I have more heels than sneakers" laughed Hadlee.
"No heels in my closet." replied Kevan " and I don't think I have any of those shorts in my closet either. I don't have the legs for it."

Hadlee looked down at his jean clad legs and ass. "I don't know Mr. Miller I think they would look great." He took Hadlee by his hand and took her into the bathroom. He had a giant shower that looked big enough for 6 people and more buttons than a NASA space station. He had a combination soaker whirlpool tub. It was largest tub Hadlee had ever seen. Hadlee slipped of her flip flops and sat down in the tub. Reclined she couldn't even touch the faucet with her foot. Kevan at this point was laughing out loud.

"It's a bathtub for giants" exclaimed Hadlee "Look I can't even touch the drain without laying almost down."

"Not really for giants but at 6'2 and 215lbs regular tubs are made for tiny people. After games sometimes I soak. I put people into the boards hard and some people can put me into the boards."

Hadlee sat in the tub wiggling her foot back and forth. Kevan couldn't help but imagine her in the tub without the tiny shorts and tshirt. Kevan sat down on the ledge of the tub. "Do you want to hang out in here while I order chinese?"

Hadlee thought about for a minute. She laughed "Nope I think I would rather you teach me about hockey."

"Hadlee you don't have to learn hockey. It's okay. Brad said you caught on quick."

"I want to learn" Hadlee stood up in the bathtub. She was eye to eye with Kevan since he was still sitting on the lip of the tub. Hadlee leaned over a kissed Kevan. " See what I am saying about this whole sitting thing Miller."

She could feel Kevan smile against her lips. "It does make the 14 inch height difference better." Kevan stood up and picked Hadlee up against his chest. "This helps too"

"Kevan Miller put me down. You'll drop me."

"I lift way more than you on a daily basis. I could skate around carrying you." laughed Kevan as he kissed the top of her head. Kevan walked back through the apartment. He sat Hadlee on the kitchen counter and stepped between her legs. He tangled his hand in her hair and pulled her flush against him. "This works even better." Kevan locked his mouth on Hadlee's. Hadlee wound her hands around his neck and kissed him back. Kevan's tongue stroked Hadlee's. Shivers shot down her spine. It was a sensual experience that was a promise of what to come. Hadlee felt shocks all through her body as he deepened the kiss. Strike that promise idea she thought it was now becoming a threat. She made a small sound and Kevan pulled back and kissed the outside corner of her mouth. Hadlee kissed him full on the mouth again. Hadlee sucked on his bottom lip then Kevan thrust his tongue into her mouth. Hadlee could feel this kiss throughout her entire body. They were both breathless when Kevan rested his forehead on Hadlee's.

"Hadlee I swear I don't mean to maul you against doors and on kitchen counters. I didn't bring you here to just to be..."

"Yeah well I'm not any better. Except you have me at a distinct disadvantage I can't initiate unless I convince you to lean down to me."

"But I don't want you to think this is a random hook up situation. I want to take you out. I want to spend time with you. It's a horrible time to start seeing someone with pre-season starting. But I want to try."

"Kevan, we don't have to force a label on this. We can see each other and see where it goes. I know you are busy. Caroline explained the schedule you all keep. I get that you may not be able to see me every day. But I want to learn about hockey. I want to learn about the Bruins. But I really want to learn about you."

"I can help with all three." smiled Kevan as he kissed her mouth "You can learn quite a bit about all of us if you google us. Some of its true some of its not."

"I haven't googled you at all." laughed Hadlee "Never even thought about it. I've never went out with a guy I could google."

"Google Marchy sometime when you are bored. That kids got a mouth that won't quit. Lots of quality stuff on youtube. He is obnoxious. I'm glad he is ours. I'd kill him if he wasn't."
Kevan slid Hadlee off the counter and put her feet on the floor. Hadlee grabbed the hem of his tshirt and pulled it up. Hadlee put her hands on the ridges of muscles. Hadlee then put her hands on his back underneath his shirt and hugged Kevan. Kevan looked at her expectantly.

"Just making sure Brad didn't photoshop you."

"Nope, all me" he laughed " Hey do I get a peek?"

"Umm maybe later." said Hadlee as her stomach growled

"Let's order. You picked at lunch and I eat about 6 times a day during season."

"I would be the size of barge."

"Well I lift, do cardio, run, skate, practice, and play games. I burn a lot of calories. Plus in a week Chinese will be on the list of forbidden foods." Kevan called in their order and settled down on the couch with Hadlee.

"You will have to let me know what you can eat when season starts. I love to cook. But it's no fun to cook for myself. Plus Caroline is allergic to anything remotely healthy."

"Allergic?"

"Yes she only eats junk and is a twig. Some days I am amazed she fits in her pants."

"Basics for in season lots of protein, pasta, and veggies. I do a lot of shakes and supplements."
Kevan laughed at Hadlee wrinkling her nose. She was adorable whether she was smiling or frowning.

"Okay Miller, defense guy for Boston, teach me to hockey."

Notes

Hey guys. I have another chapter written. I hope to have it up today as well. Thanks for all the support.