Kayleigh walked into her apartment and was immediately taken back at the quietness. She normally loved the peace and quiet. But somehow life with Brad had make her function in his chaos. True he wasn't always loud but he was usually taking or doing something. She walked through the apartment without even flipping on the lights. It was after 10pm and she should be in bed. She had to be up at 4:30 am. It was going to be a long day tomorrow. She had work, Davey's medical follow up, and finally they were helping out with the BC cheerleaders. Oh and Brad's game would be on tomorrow night. Kayleigh new she needed to go to bed but she simply missed Brad.

Kayleigh got dressed for bed. She sat in the bed debating whether or not to call or text Brad. She decided to text him.

Kayleigh: Goodnight.
Brad: Hey Doll you make it home from Kevan's.
Kayleigh: Yep, laying here in bed. Got to be up at 4:30.
Brad: I miss you.
Kayleigh: Miss you too. It's too quiet here without you.
Kayleigh was waiting for Brad to reply when her Ipad started beeping from the night stand.

She picked it up and saw Brad's FaceTime request. She smiled at how happy it made her just to talk to him.

"Hey Doll" said Brad "So you miss me because I am noisy." Kayleigh laughed and she could hear Kevan laughing in the background. She heard Kevan call out that she could keep his loud ass.

"Tell Kevan to be nice or I'll tell Hadlee." she threatened "I'm just used to the perpetual noise that is Brad Marchand."

"Sorry" he replied "I'd rather be with you. Miller refuses to snuggle with me. I think it's completely unfair. Plus he doesn't look nearly as good in his pjs as you do."

"Well thank goodness" laughed Kayleigh.

"Show me your bracelet" said Marchy. She held her wrist up for him to see the delicate infinity bracelet. "I'm glad you like it."

"I love it almost as much as I love you." she replied. Brad was grinning at her like an idiot. He was still amazed that she actually loved him. "What" she asked.

"Nothing. I love you too." he replied. Kayleigh heard Kevan saying something about Brad being a real boy. "Shut up Miller."

Kayleigh laughed. "You boys get along if you can."

"So Gears has a crush on you" Brad explained.

"No he doesn't" she replied "He is sweet."

"Yes he does" called Kevan from off screen. Brad smirked at her. "Told you Doll."

"I guess we can figure it out while y'all are gallivanting around playing hockey." laughed Kayleigh.

"Figure what out?" asked Brad.

"The Rookie is going to steal your girl" crowed Kevan.

"I meant that we can get him over the idea of me. We are taking him with us to help the BC cheerleaders tomorrow. Kevan Miller I'm telling Had you are a trouble maker."

"That will be an eye opening experience for Gears" said Brad "I'm not sure he will know what to think. Do they have cheerleaders in Czech?"

"I don't know" she replied "Not all cheerleaders know each other."

Kayleigh stretched out in bed. Brad noticed she was sleeping in the hoodie he had given her the night they had gotten ice cream. "whatcha wearing besides my hoodie" he asked wiggling his eyebrows. Kayleigh laughed out loud. She saw a pillow hit Brad in the head. "No phone sex or ipad sex" called Kevan.

"Not telling. I'll show you when you get home." teased Kayleigh "It's almost 11. I love you but I need to go to bed. Don't you have a curfew?"

"Not much of a rule follower." said Brad cocking up an eyebrow "But we are in for the night."

"Love you Bradley Keith"

"Love you too Doll." said Brad "I will talk to you tomorrow. Let the rookie down easy."
"I'll do my best. No promises."

Kayleigh signed off of the iPad. She turned on the TV and fell asleep to the sound of the nightly news. Yep snuggling with Brad was definitely better than her pillow. She couldn't wait for Thursday.

Kayleigh had been right she was dragging this morning. She arrived at the bakery on time but nothing seemed to be going right. She finally got into the swing of things. She was baking up a storm. She thought she might make cookies or a cupcake for Davey. She had a brain storm and decided that she would working on gear shaped cookies for game days. Kayleigh reasoned that she needed to make one for Dougie and Kevan as well. She was scribbling in her recipe book when her phone chimed. Who in the world was up this early. She then realized it was close to 8 am.

Brad: Good Morning Beautiful.
Kayleigh: Hey! You are up early.
Brad: Got eat breakfast. Tell my girl I love her. Skate. Take a nap. Play a little hockey. So I figured I better get started.
Kayleigh: You have ruined me Brad Marchand!
Brad: What did I do? I'm not even there.
Kayleigh: That's the problem. I am used to snuggling with you. Worst night of sleep ever.
Brad: Sorry. I miss you too. Miller isn't much of a cuddler.
Kayleigh: LOL.
Brad: We have a team breakfast deal in a few. I love you, Doll.
Kayleigh: Love you too. Come home soon or I am gonna snuggle with Davey.
Brad: No snuggling the rookie. Go snuggle Hadlee. She misses Millsy. Oh and send pics of the snuggling. That should make both of us happy.
Kayleigh: You are a perv
Brad: But I am your perv. Shit gotta go.
Kayleigh: Be good stay out of time out

Kayleigh worked hard for the next few hours. She made batches of the SixtyThree cupcake. fixed about 12 dozed black and gold M&M cookies. Finally decided on a making a protein bar for Kevan's namesake instead of a cookie or treat. That way Hadlee's big brute might actually eat it. She was satisfied with the vegan almond chocolate bars. The bakery staff tasted them and didn't realize they were healthy. So she considered that a victory. She snapped a pic of the bars in the display case and sent it to Brad. She had subbed the bars 86er's. She was still contemplating what she was going to do for Dougie. She was leaning towards a brownie or blondie. Kayleigh finished making the sugar cookie gears and frosted them in Bruins colors. She fixed a few cookies and power bars in a box for Davey. She made him a protein shake and put it in an insulated cup. She left her staff with instructions for the day and headed to Wilmington to pick up Davey. Her phone chirped.

Hadlee: Don't forget Baby K
Kayleigh: On my way out the door. I made a protein bar and named it after Kevan. So far it's selling and people don't realize its vegan and healthy.
Hadlee: At least it's something he might eat.
Kayleigh: That's what I thought.
Hadlee: See you at 4:30. Bring Baby K.
Kayleigh: Got it

Kayleigh pulled up to the parking lot of the practice facility. She told the card her name and he looked at her id. He waved her through. She texted Davey that she was there to get him. By the time she made it to the door Davey was holding it open smiling at her.

"Hey KK" called Davey "You want to see Soupy."

"Does he need to see me?" she asked.

"Not sure" said Davey "I go check."

"Hang on I will walk with you" she replied. Kayleigh handed him the protein shake and the box of snacks. "It's a cinnamon toast crunch protein shake. Plus there are your cookies in there and Kevan's power bars."

"I have cookie?" he asked confused.

"I made a cookie and named it after you." she explained. She showed him the gear shaped cookies. He smiled at her. "I have a bunch of them in the case at the bakery. Since Kevan is not into sweets I named a protein bar after him. There are a few of them in there."

"Shake first then cookies" called a man that Kayleigh didn't recognize.

"I'm John Whitesides" he said as a way of introduction."I am the strength and condition coach."

"Nice to meet you I am Kayleigh Daniels." she replied.

"I didn't realize that Pastrnak had a girlfriend." he responded.

"No" said Davey shaking his head "KK Marchy girl. " He was blushing furiously. Which made Whiteside start laughing.

"It's okay kid" replied Campbell coming up the hall. He nodded at Whitesides. " Miller's girl, Marchy's girl, and Dougie's girl agreed to rookie sit this week."

"He isn't a puppy Campbell" said Kayleigh "Davey is staying with us so we can get him to and from practice and appointments Sir."

"So you are rookie sitting." laughed the coach.

Kayleigh shook her head at both of the men. "Get your stuff we have to get to your medical follow up." Davey went to get his gear. "How is he doing Campbell?"

"It's a tweak" he replied "He will be good as new in a few days."

"Oh good" she responded. She held out the second box to Greg. "Here are a mixture of things I baked share them with whoever."

"Nope" said Whiteside pulling the box out of Campbell's hands "You need to work on your core and not with cookies."

"At least give him one of the power bars out of the box." said Kayleigh. Whiteside handed her the box. Kayleigh handed Greg the protein bar and one of the Gears cookies.

"Thanks Kayleigh" laughed Campbell "When I am getting something named after me?"

"Maybe after I figure out what I am doing for Dougie." she replied

"Wow after the rookie and Dougie" he feigned being wounded "If I had a cheerleader of my own I bet I would get a treat."

"Caroline offered to hook Reilly up with one of our teammates."

"Yeah, I think my wife Katy would object." he laughed "I think I will take the cookie to her."

"Yes, no upset wives" she replied "But I will help you will your Thanksgiving pie shenanigans if you want. Come talk to me at SugarBakers."

"KK" called Davey " I ready."

Kayleigh waved at Campbell and Whiteside. Davey said goodbye as well and they headed to Kayleigh's SUV. Once they made it to the medical center Kayleigh and Davey talked about the rest of the days plans and his schedule for the next day. When the nurse called Davey's name he stood up and looked at Kayleigh.

"Do you want me to go back with you?" she asked looking up from her iPad.

"Please" replied Davey "I still get some words wrong."

"You do not" laughed Kayleigh "But I will come with you anyway."

Davey smiled and looked at the ground. Kayleigh came to stand beside him and followed him to the examination room. Kayleigh sat in a chair to the right of the examination table. She listen to the nurses instructions. Davey handed her his shirt as he flopped down on the exam table. Kayleigh talked with Davey for few minutes about what they had said previously about his shoulder. He explained that it was just a deep bruise but that it had tweaked his shoulder joint. He stated that they wanted to be very careful with him since he was in his first year.

"Careful with Baby K" she responded "I got that report from Kevan, Krejci, and pretty much everyone I have spoken too."

"I'm not a baby" he replied.

"We all know that" explained Kayleigh "Just no one wants to see you hurt. Plus you are the new kid on the block. The guys want what is best for you. However they will tease you at every turn. It's just how guys are."

"All joke about me needing a baby sitter." said Davey

"Um that is probably Hadlee's fault. When they came to get Deke she saw you before she saw him. She asked Kevan if the surprise was keeping you while they were away. She didn't mean it in a bad way. She likes having you around. She is used to her brothers. You remind her of them."

"I guess that good" replied Davey

"Definitely" she replied

The door to the exam room swung open and a young doctor walked into the room. "Mr. Pastrnak" he began and then looked at Kayleigh "and you are?"

"I'm Kayleigh Daniels" she answered coming to stand beside Davey "I'm Davey's friend and driver for the day."

"KK is Marchand's girlfriend" supplied Pastrnak.

"I thought you might have already landed a bunny. Best not to tie yourself down Pastrnak. Do
you want her here when I examine you" asked the doctor. Kayleigh glared at him. Kayleigh
was glad Brad was in Detroit.

"Yes, in case my English not great." responded Pastrnak.

"Very well" said the doc. He examined David. The doctor was extremely focused and in Kayleigh's opinion had a crap bedside manner.

"Looks like you are all set Mr. Pastrnak" said the doc "I will let the team know that you medically cleared and they can decided when they feel you are ready to be back on the ice. Have they told you when you report to Providence?"

"No they haven't told me if I am going to Providence." replied David "I had hoped to have more time to prove I stay here."
"Well kid I wouldn't get my hopes up if Bartowski did this kind of damage to you. I think you need to grow a little bit." laughed the doctor "You are going to have to toughen up. Smaller ice and bigger hits." Kayleigh watched Davey's smile falter. "You'll learn in Providence." Davey nodded but she noticed his smile didn't reach his eyes.
"Can I talk to you outside doctor." asked Kayleigh "Davey get dressed."
The doctor looked at Kayleigh but nodded. "What the hell is your problem?" asked Kayleigh "You have been an asshole since you walked in. You all but called me whore. Then you belittle Davey."
"Miss Daniels" he replied "I am sure you have great experience with hockey players but the needs to have realistic expectations of what he is capable of."
"Well that is for the team to decide as you said earlier. But I won't stand here and watch you tease him. Or talk trash about one of his teammates. I've been around my share of sport medicine doctors. But you are by far the biggest asshole I have met." she spat "He might get sent to Providence or he might stay here either way he is a talented kid who deserves to be treated the same way you would treat Krejci or one of the other guys."
"Miss Daniels" he began " I joke with the guys all the time. If he thinks he can play for the Bruins he needs to toughen up."
"Well I promise that I will ask Brad about your joking. In the mean time clear him so he can play and stay away from both of us."
David opened the door to hear the end of the conversation Kayleigh was having with Dr. Baker. "You phone is ringing in you purse KK." Davey smiled at her and hand her the black bag.
"Come on Davey" she replied "I have to get ready for practice."
Davey followed her down the hall as she checked her phone. She looked at the text message on her screen.
Brad: How is the kids appointment?
Kayleigh: Good cleared to play when the team gives the go ahead.
Brad: That's great news. Guess we don't have to kill Bart.
Kayleigh: Yes that doctor is an asshole
Brad: Asshole eh?
Kayleigh: Yes do not like him. He hurt Davey's feelings. I may have called him an ass. Sorry
Brad: Oh my god. I am totally rubbing off on you. Good know you can hold the fort down while I am off playing hockey.
Kayleigh: Very funny Bradley Keith. He was a huge jerk and he blamed Bartowski.
Brad: Um Doll that is normal we all blame Barts.
Kayleigh: Boys
Brad: You are gonna make an awesome mom to our hockey cheer babies.
Kayleigh: LOL
Brad: Love you Doll
Kayleigh: FaceTime after the game. If you are a good boy I might send cheer pics
Brad: I'm always good
Kayleigh: You keep saying that Bradley Keith. I love you.

Kayleigh unlocked the door to her SUV and she and Davey climbed in. "Brad says they are all glad you are cleared. And I probably shouldn't have called your doc and asshole." she stated as she put her vehicle in gear.
"You don't have to get mad when people tell me I not good enough or big enough." replied Davey "I know that I have long way to go."
"Maybe but no one will purposefully be an jerk to you."

"Hadlee and Caroline not the only tough ones." said Davey.
"Yeah I'm just usually quiet." she laughed "You ready to meet a bunch of cheerleaders."
"Sure, not sure what cheerleaders are?"
"Kind of like ice girls but better" she responded. Kayleigh weaved through the traffic to her apartment. She and Davey headed in. She parked him in front of the TV while she changed clothes. Kayleigh changed quickly and messaged the girls. She then remember that they needed to kind of disguise Davey.
"Hey" called Kayleigh "We need to get you out of the Bruins gear. Apparently Bruins cause carnage on college campuses."
"All my stuff is at Miller's. But we can go change." she replied
"Nope got it covered" said Kayleigh. She tossed him one of Court's old UK shirts and a UK ball cap. "Put those on and I'm betting we can convince people you are Hadlee's baby brother."
Davey laughed and stripped out of the Bruins shirt. Kayleigh needed to teach him not to strip in front of random women. Once they were both dressed they went and picked up Caroline.
"Hey Baby K" she said "Looking good."
"Yes I get to be Hadlee's brother."
"I guess if you keep your mouth shut no one will know." she laughed.
"No talk" he replied "I get it."
"No have fun" said Kayleigh "Just remember no one needs to know you play for the B's."
"Got it" said Pastrnak "I don't play hockey. I play American football in Kentucky."
Caroline started laughing and then Kayleigh started laughing even harder. "What" asked Davey.
"Just football" said Kayleigh "American football is a dead give away. Anything else is soccer."
"Ok" said Davey.
When they arrived at BC they met Hadlee in the parking lot. All three girls were dressed in tiny shorts and tiny tops. Pastrnak snapped a picture of the girls walking in front of him. He sent it to Marchy, Dougie, and Miller. He then turned the camera on himself and sent a pic of his UK clothes.
Brad: Pastrnak stop staring at Kayleigh's ass
Pastrnak: I not. I send you picture of pretty girls. We go cheerleading.
Miller: You are on bodyguard duty Gears if anyone gets near Hadlee kill them. Fuck they should have on more clothes.
Pastrnak: Um not sure Hadlee want me to even talk. They tell people I her brother.
Dougie: Holy fuck. Please don't post that anywhere. We will have to beat guys off with a hockey stick.
Brad: You could pass for Hadlee Belle's bro
Miller: Have you been inside yet?
Pastrnak: No we are walking in to a gym
Dougie: Have you figured it out yet.
Pastrnak: Yes Kayleigh said like ice girls
Dougie: Okay text in a few when you get inside. We are heading for dinner.
Pastrnak followed the girls into the gym. He followed them over the bleachers and flopped down. He was looking at a text from Reilly Smith who was informing him that he needed pictures once practice started. He told him that he would. After about 10 minutes of watching the girls stretch he was bored out of his mind. And he was pretty sure that Brad might kill him if he knew exactly how closely he was watching Kayleigh. But he couldn't help it she really was perfect. He however was aware that all three of the girls put him in the same category as Deke. He was brought crashing back to reality when he saw all three of the girls start to do flips. He wasn't sure exactly what they were doing but he knew it was difficult. He has met some of the Czech Olympians and knew that they gymnastics were majorly talented. He watched the girls do a few more passes. He sent Reilly a few pics of the girls tumbling. Smith sent him a text back telling him that Miller was going to take his head off if he sent anyone else pics of the girls. He sent Miller an apology text. When Pastrnak looked back up there were 12 girls on the mats with the girls and around 6 guys. The girls were all in the same type of clothes as Hadlee and the girls. The guys however all looked to be the size of defense men.
He watched Hadlee and the girls talk to the coach. He observed as the girls put the cheer squad through stretches and warm ups. He decided to go closer to the action. He noticed several of the cheerleaders looking at him but no one said anything. Hadlee pointed at him and told him to stay off the mats. He nodded. He watched them all do multiple tumbling passes. With his girls giving instruction at every turn. They then broke up into what Kayleigh called stunt groups. He got his phone ready to take video of the girls. Hadlee had a guy step forward. She gave him instruction on what they were going to do. Davey flipped on the recording as Hadlee did a passes and flipped straight into the guys hand. The guy then pushed her up in the air before Hadlee spun down to her feet. Damn thought Davey. He sent the video over to Miller.
Miller: She is amazing right
Pastrnak: More like scary. She should be afraid he not catch her.
Miller: Tell him I'll kill him if he drops her
Pastrnak: Not going to distract him. He is swinging KK like a jump rope.
Miller: Marchy is a little confused by that description kid
Pastrnak filmed the Kayleigh being swung by two male cheerleaders from a basket toss down to them swing her body like a jump rope between them. To Kayleigh popping back up into one of the guys hands. He wasn't sure what it was called but it was scary as hell. He sent the video to Brad.
Brad: Fuck tell her not to do that
Pastrnak: No Hadlee say stay off mats.
Brad: Is she okay after that
Pastrnak: Laughing and they are doing it again with the other cheerleaders. Now making pile of people with Caroline on top
Brad: We are headed to the locker room. Watch our girls Kiddo.
Pastrnak: Hard not to they crazy.
After another 45 minutes the girls motioned for him to come over. Davey jogged over to KK. She smiled at him and told him they were going to run the entire floor routine to come watch. He stood in awe watching the BC cheerleaders do an entire routine with the elements that the girls had just helped with. It looked flawless to Davey.
"Better" yelled Caroline
"We need to be tighter and cleaner" replied Kayleigh
"Good effort" said Hadlee "We'll work on it next time we are here."
"What did you think?" asked Kayleigh
"I think I stick to hockey. I thought it was perfect." he answered.
"Good then most people will think it was perfect" said Caroline.
"Miller and Marchy said you all scare the hell out of them" replied Davey "Miller may or may not kill the boy who catch Hadlee."
"What no message from Hamilton" asked Caroline.
"You too fast" he responded "I didn't get video of the pile of people."
Caroline laughed out loud. "It was a modified wolf wall. But pile of people sounds good too Baby K."
"Come on" said Hadlee "Let's introduce you to the hot girls that are your age."
"Umm. I am good" replied Davey
"Nope, Baby K" teased Caroline "We are awesome wing women. Plus they have all been checking you out. Hell I think a few of the boys were even checking you out."
Pastrnak blushed as they brought him into the gaggle of cheerleaders. He recognized one of the girls. She was an ice girl but he had only saw her in passing.
"So we get to hang out the B's latest acquisition. Guys this is David Pastrnak. He is the rookie we took first round this year." explained Caroline "I expect you all to be nice he is stuck with us until he is cleared to play. So he will be around. No fan girl squealing. He is a person. And no he won't introduce you to Smith."
The entire team engulfed Davey. The girls sat on the edge of the mats and watched him interact with people his own age. He was still a little bit shy around that many people. He would have to get over it. Kayleigh pointed over at the group as several of the girls were taking pictures of themselves with Davey. It wouldn't be long until Instagram and Twitter blew up with Pastrnak hashtags. Hadlee had one of the cheerleaders take a picture of Baby K and all three of them in their UK cheer gear. Hadlee sent the photo Kevan, Brad, and Dougie. She then tweeted out newest member of the Big Blue Nation Bruins Rookie David Pastrnak. The girls called their goodbyes and collected their gear and Gears. Kayleigh was happy to see that Davey had gotten a few numbers from some of the girls. She heard her phone chime as they walked out.
Brad: Hashtags are not low key
Kayleigh: You said not to out him all over Boston
Brad: Judging from the pics Kid is having a good time
Kayleigh: He and the redhead have exchanged numbers. Totally over me.
Brad: Evil genius Doll.
Kayleigh: We try. Heading home for the game. Love ya. No time out
Brad: Penalty box. Love you too
Kayleigh: Don't hurt Reilly's brother.
Brad: No promises.
"The boys said that isn't a low profile." laughed Kayleigh
"Is too" said Hadlee "We haven't had a parade or anything."
Caroline was busy talking to Jami. She gave Caroline one of her ice girl outfits. It was still costume month at the bar. She went to the locker room and changed quickly into the uniform. After about 10 minutes she returned with Jami. Pastrnak did a double take of Caroline in the ice girl uniform.
"Well Baby K" she asked
"Way hotter than German girl." he replied " Not sure Dougie be happy you in that outfit at work."
"He'll get over it." she replied. "Send him a pic."
Pastrnak shot a picture of Caroline and sent it to Hamilton.
Pastrnak: Caroline say good luck tonight. Hope like her outfit for bar.
He stuck his phone in his pocket and climbed into the passenger seat of Kayleigh's SUV. He, Kayleigh, and Hadlee were headed to Kevan's to watch the game. Caroline took Hadlee's very tiny car to work. Hadlee announced they were having Chinese. She wanted to know what he liked. He said he wasn't sure. Hadlee ordered a little of everything. They would beat the food home. His phone chimed.
Dougie: Holy shit Gears. Is she trying to kill me.
Pastrnak: Nope but I think you have hands full.
Dougie: Damn straight
Pastrnak: Chinese and game. Rules according to Hadlee. Good luck.
"What's so funny" asked Kayleigh
"The boys" he said "Pouting cause I have the pretty girls and they have game."
"You have the cute redheads number" teased Hadlee. Pastrnak blushed. "Text her and invite her over. We have lots of food coming."
"Ya" said Pastrnak looking at Kayleigh and Hadlee.
"Yep told you kid we are awesome wing chicks."
Pastrnak starting texting Desi as they drove to the apartment. He was smiling as he texted her. "She come he announced. But you give her directions." Hadlee texted her the directions from Baby K's phone. They walked in the building and greeted Greg.
"Baby K has a guest named Desi coming. Buzz her up please. And can you have a car for her after the game to take her to the BC campus."
"Yes Miss Hadlee" replied Greg. Kayleigh produced yet another box of treats and gave to Greg. "Thanks Miss Kayleigh. Wish the boys luck for me,"

"We will" said the girls in unison as they entered the elevator. They both laughed as Baby K headed for the shower. The girls changed clothes and managed to be in the living room presentable by the time the Chinese and Desi arrived. All 4 were sitting around the living room table eating. Kayleigh took a photo of them eating Chinese decked out in B's gear. She sent it along with a good luck message. She laughed at the text she had missed while changing. The last message was a pic of Brad wearing her UK cap from the hat trick game. She smiled and held the phone out to Hadlee. She couldn't wait for him to be home.

Notes

Sorry about the format. The site isn't cooperating tonight. Working on new ones for Hadlee and Caroline hope to have it up tomorrow.