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Kayleigh may have hired help at the bakery but her internal clock was still set to wake up at 4 am each morning. Brad was stretched out beside her on his stomach with his arm thrown around her torso. His other arm was underneath his pillow and the blankets were tangled around his hips. Kayleigh loved watching him sleep. He was still and quiet. She was always amazed at the length of his lashes. His hair was flopped forward over his forehead. Kayleigh knew no one else saw this peaceful side of Brad.

"Doll" said Brad cracking open one eye "I thought we agreed not to stare at one another when we were sleeping."

Kayleigh smiled at him and pushed his hair off his forehead. She pressed a kiss there. "I didn't agree to anything Brad that was a promise you made me."

"Tricky, tricky" he yawned "what time is it?"

"Around 4 am. My internal clock works." said Kayleigh running her fingers through his hair scratching his scalp. He turned his head into her touch "You can sleep for another 4 hours."

"Are you getting up?" he asked. He still had an arm anchored around her. "I really don't want you too."

"No worries. I am going to snuggle up with you and go back to sleep. I set an alarm so you won't be late for skate. "

"K" he replied before he fell back asleep. Kayleigh was amazed at how fast he could fall asleep. But then again since he always did everything full throttle maybe it was his brains way of compensating. Kayleigh wiggled around in the bed. Brad finally rolled on to his side and pulled her up against him. Both of their heads ended up on his pillow."Better" he questioned.

"Definitely" replied Kayleigh "Love you." Brad squeezed her gently. He loved holding her. Hell he loved her. Kayleigh heard his murmur love you too before starting to snore in her ear. Not everyone was cut out for bakery hours. But from what she knew of Brad before her he would probably have just been getting in from some wild party. He had assured her over and over he didn't miss that lifestyle. He had told her on more than one occasion that all his shenanigans was simply waiting until he found her. As much as she was his calm Brad gave her a much need infusion of fun and confidence. It was hard to believe that this started with her falling into his lap. Kayleigh laid in the silence of the room. The only noise his breathing. She couldn't help but think she would be okay to lay here with him for the rest of her life.

Brad woke up a few minutes before his alarm. He managed to shut it off without waking Kayleigh. She was still struggling with sleeping in on her days off from the bakery. It was going to be a learning curve for both of them. She was tangled up in the sheets beside him still wearing the shirt he pulled off the day before. Her hair was in tangled mess. No makeup. He loved her stripped down as much as he did dressed up. Brad laid beside her for a few minutes and just watched her sleep. Yep he was breaking the rules but he couldn't help looking at her. He eased out of the bed and went to his closet. It didn't take him long to throw on clothes for morning skate. He ventured out into the living room with his iPad. He flopped down on the couch to catch up with email and news. He also needed to check his schedule to make sure when his upcoming events were. He knew he, Smitty, and Lucic were going to do the re-launch of the team store soon. He was making notes in the calendar. It wasn't very long until he heard shuffling from their room and Kayleigh appeared.

She didn't speak but rather headed straight to the coffee maker. Brad smiled. She might have to get up early everyday but she really didn't get truly awake without coffee. She pulled her favorite mug down and thrust it under the Keurig. As soon as the coffee was brewed she came and sat down next to Brad. A few drinks later and she was cuddled against him.

"Feeling awake" he asked looking at her socks. He laughed because she had on his socks with a maple leaf design "Nice socks."

"My feet were cold" she replied tucking them up under her on the couch. "I didn't think you would mind."

"Don't mind a bit. Feel free to dig in my stuff and the girls stuff." he answered "Got plans for the day?"

"I am going to check in at the bakery." she said still drinking coffee "But first breakfast for you."

"I can grab something" he replied following her into the kitchen.

"If you don't want to eat I can make you a shake." she said peering in the fridge.

"The cinnamon toast crunch one?" he asked. Kayleigh laughed and kissed his cheek. She nodded and headed to the pantry. Brad watched her load the ingredients into the blender. Kayleigh amazed him constantly. He heard her phone start ringing in their bedroom. Brad grabbed her phone from the charger. Since it was Caroline he answered.

"Morning Caroline" he replied into the phone.

"Ask Kayleigh if she wants to do brunch with me, Had, Jami, Tegan, Desi, and Dani Grace. It's PJ brunch at Tremont 647. She doesn't even have to get dressed up." instructed Caroline.

"Good morning Brad" he said "Yes I am great. Getting ready for practice. Why yes I will take the phone to my beautiful girlfriend."

"Smartass" laughed Caroline "It's been a wild morning. By the way when you see Smith tell him when you talked to me I was cleaning the toilet with his tooth brush."

Brad started laughing "Send me pic. I will show it to everyone. Hey doll, Caroline wants to know if you want to do brunch with her, Had, Jami, Tegan, Desi, and Dani Grace. Apparently you can wear your pjs. I don't mind if you wear my shirt and socks but I am voting for at least shorts with it."

"Sure, when and where?" called Kayleigh. Brad rattled off the information to Kayleigh. Brad had no more disconnected when his phone chirped and it was a picture of Caroline with Smitty's toothbrush smiling near the toilet. Brad started laughing. He showed the picture to Kayleigh.

"Do I even want to know?" she asked. He just shook his head. Brad looked at his phone he was going to be late. He grabbed his shake and put his summer skates on at the door. He then wheeled around and grabbed Kayleigh and kissed her breathless.

"Be back for a nap at 12ish" he called heading out the door "Love you. Don't forget pants."

"Love you too. And I might wear pants" she called. Kayleigh laughed to herself. Brad was like a tornado. But when he was gone it seemed like the whole word went silent. She tossed her cup and the blender carafe into the dishwasher.
Since apparently they were doing the pj thing she pulled on her Brad Pack tank and Bruins boxers. She located her black cardigan to go over her pjs. One bun and some lip gloss later she was out the door. She walked down the road to the restaurant. She laughed when she saw that she, Hadlee, Dani Grace, and Caroline were dressed nearly identical. The three younger girls had all come from cheer practice. Jami had her back to Kayleigh. She had Smith emblazoned across her back. Now that was intriguing.

"Nice socks" laughed Hadlee looking at Kayleigh.

"I was cold. And I am not sure what box my socks are in" replied Kayleigh nonchalantly. The hostess led them to a table near the window.

"Alright Dr. Suess why are your socks in a box." asked Caroline looking at her suspiciously.

"I moved in with Brad." said Kayleigh wincing as she waited for their reactions.

"Is everyone but me shacked up with a Bruin?" asked Tegan "This may require more liquor than mimosas and bloody marys. Especially if you are all lovey dovey and mushy." The girls all laughed. Tegan was new to the little group but seemed to fit in well. "I'm serious if I have to listen to one more Smith is perfect story I am going to start ordering shots."

"Eww" said Caroline "He is far from perfect." She looked at Jami expectantly "You better house break him. "

"Yes ma'am" replied Jami.

"So I move in with Brad and no one says anything" asked Kayleigh

"Nope" answered Hadlee "I knew you were moving in with him yesterday. But he dared me to say anything."

"Bitch" said Caroline "You didn't even tell me?"

"Umm you were busy matchmaking" replied Hadlee flagging down the waitress "Can we get a round of mimosas and a shot of Knob Creek? We are celebrating."

"I like the way you think" said Tegan. The girls laughed.

The waitress came back with all their drinks. They raised their shots and Hadlee began a toast "To Kayleigh for putting Brad out of his misery, Caroline finally admitting life is better with Dougie, Dani Grace for being brave enough to spend the weekend with McQuaid, Jami and Smitty who managed to get their shit together, Desi and Baby K who kiss just fine, and finally to you Miss Tegan God's speed we are hooking you up with Spoons . Bottoms up girls." The girls laughed and swallowed their shots. Caroline flipped her shot glass over and look at Hadlee.

"And to Tall, hot, and sweaty for breaking your shoe and starting this ball rolling." said Caroline. Hadlee started giggling.

"What's with you, Miller, and shoes?" asked Dani Grace "He was a man on mission when he came in." Caroline told the story of Hadlee meeting Miller. "So he's hot and he buys shoes."

"Yep he is pretty fucking perfect" smiled Hadlee "So how are things with Darth Quaider?"

"He has been a perfect gentleman." she said taking a sip of her drink.

"Well where is the fun in that?" asked Tegan.

"I know right?" said Dani Grace "He promised to see me before they take off for team building. Not sure what I am getting myself into."

"Adam is great" answered Caroline "He cleans up after himself, he doesn't attempt to scare me stupid, he manages to help me locate stuff on the top shelf, and he's kinda pretty. But it's a lot of texting, talking on the phone, FaceTiming, and waiting for them to get home. They have hellacious schedules that you kind of just have to roll with. But the time they are home is worth it."

"Who are you and what the hell did Hamilton do to you?" asked Kayleigh incredulously. She placed her hand on Caroline's forehead. "I don 't feel a fever. Hadlee you better check?"

"Haha Bitch" said Caroline "I should be checking you since you moved in with Marchand."

"You are both apparently unstable" laughed Hadlee "But I'm loving every minute of it."

Their waitress came by with their orders. They were fairly quiet while eating. They were busy listening to Desi tell them that she and Davey were not going on an actual date until after they get home from team building. But she was still coming to the game with them. She told the girls that they didn't even have Pastrnak shirts made yet. Hadlee told her not to worry. Hadlee shot Kevan a text.

Hadlee: I need a baby K shirt for Desi before game time. They don't have Pastrnak shirts yet.
Brad: Handled.
Hadlee: I need a Spoons one too.
Brad: Are we pimping out all the rooks?
Hadlee: Just those 2. But you might as well get a baby K one for me, KK, and Caro while they are working on them.
Brad: I'll work on it.
Hadlee: Love you Bradley Keith. I told Kayleigh she has to pay in full for the shirts.
Brad: Hadlee Belle shame on you. You are fucking awesome. Gotta go.

"Kayleigh, Brad will have Desi's baby K shirt and one for Tegan that has Spoons on it. Plus Baby K shirts for me, you, and Caro. I promised him sexual favors from you in exchange for our shirts. So now you just have to take one for the team." explained Hadlee "I figure since y'all live together now it shouldn't be an issue."

"Is that all?" sighed Kayleigh.

Once again the girls were laughing. They spent the remainder of brunch drinking mimosas and telling current and old cheer stories. Kayleigh loved that everyone seemed to get along. She was only hoping it would go as smooth with the rest of the WAGS. Hadlee grabbed the bill and paid it before anyone had a moment to protest.

"No arguing." said Hadlee "Half of you are still in college. I remember those days. You guys can buy a round of drinks some night."

The girls all thanked Hadlee. They realized that it was close to noon and they were all a little more than tipsy.

"I think we need a DD" snickered Jami "I think it was only fair I drink a little or a lot after quitting."

"Yep" smirked Tegan "Such a hardship not more freezing your ass off and now you get Smith."

"Okay maybe celebrating" giggled Jami.

Kayleigh pulled her phone out of her pocket and dial Brad. She was trying not to giggle when he answered.

"Hey doll"

"Bradley Keith" she said giggling.

"Kayleigh have you all been drinking?" asked Brad

"Yep" replied Kayleigh "We have had mimosas and a shot to celebrate me moving in with you. I walked over but I don't think anyone should drive. Desi, Jami, and Tegan took the T but I think they need a ride as well. Not to mention that Caroline, Hadlee, and Dani Grace shouldn't be in Hadlee's toy car."

"Hey" yelled Hadlee "It's not a toy."

"Doll where are you all?" asked Brad "By the way you are on speaker."

" Tremont 647" answered Kayleigh " I can walk to your place. No scratch that our place."

"No walking to our place. I'll be there in 10 minutes and I'll bring back up." laughed Brad "Love you Kayleigh."

"Love you" said Kayleigh disconnecting "They are coming to get us."

The girls ordered another round or two of mimosas while waiting on the boys. Kayleigh handed the waitress her card before Hadlee realized. Hadlee stuck out her tongue at Kayleigh. The girls were discussing the game later that night. All the girls agreed to meet at Kevan's at 5:30pm. They were finishing the drinks when Kevan walked into the small bistro.
"Hey Miller" called Hadlee "Miss me?"

"Nah" said Kevan winking at her "Marchy said you all had a little too much fun." Kevan came and stood beside her. Hadlee smiled up at him as if he hung the moon. "Need a lift, babe. Are you in your pjs?"

"It's a PJ brunch. Awesome right Miller. No clothes, bourbon, and pancakes." giggled Hadlee "I'm just a little tipsy. But I can't drive." Kevan just shook his head. Hadlee stood up and motioned for him to lean down. She kissed him square on the mouth. "You need to sit so I can kiss you when I want." Kevan just shook his head and flopped down in her seat. Hadlee sat in his lap. "Much better." she replied kissing his cheek "So you driving us all."

"Oh no" replied Kevan "I'm hauling you out of here. We are going to give Smitty your keys and he is making the campus run. We'll get your car later. Marchy will be here in a few to grab Kayleigh. Hamilton and McQuaid were trying to find a parking spot." Hadlee kissed him again.

"He really is tall and hot" said Tegan assessing Miller "I let you know about the sweaty part at the game. Are all of them hot?" Hadlee snuggled into Kevan. She nodded her agreement.

"Damn straight" answered Brad striding towards the table "So I leave you alone for 3 hours and it's all white girl wasted?"

"I'm not wasted." said Kayleigh "But I didn't need to drive or navigate on my own. I could have called a cab."

Brad leaned in a kissed her mouth "Not a chance doll. It's good for me to take care of you once in a while. We can go home and you can nap this off."

"Deal" she replied smiling at him "You told Hadlee we moved in together."

"In his defense the squirrel tells Hadlee everything" laughed Kevan.
"You're supposed to be the quiet one" admonished Hadlee. Kevan just smirked at her. "Bradley Keith did you bring our shirts."

"As promised a Baby K shirt, a Spoons shirt, and 3 Baby K big sis shirts." said Brad holding out at bag to Hadlee. She was digging in the bag when Smith, McQuaid, and Dougie joined the group. Hadlee handed the first shirt with Pastrnak across the shoulders to Desi. Desi thanked Brad and asked him how much she owed him. Brad laughed and shook his head. "No way you are paying for that. Besides I think Had and Kayleigh worked it out."

Hadlee beamed at Brad. She tossed the Spooner t-shirt to Tegan. Tegan caught it and stared at it. "What if I don't even like this guy" asked Tegan.

"It's hard not to love Spoons" said Caroline "He is way more lovable than Smith"

"You wound me Caro" teased Smitty sitting in her lap. He leaned over and kissed her cheek "You love me."

"You have grown on me" said Caroline "Kind of like a rash."

He turned to Jami "You see what I put up with?" he pouted "I think you need to come nap with me so my feels are better before the game." Jami nodded. He collected the crew going to campus.

"Hey Reilly Boy" called Caroline "Best wing woman ever." She dissolved in to fits of giggles. Dougie was smiling at her with his arms crossed over his wide chest. She was still trying to determine when Dougie got jacked and was trying to determine how much bigger he was going to get. All the fans seemed to be waiting for him to fill on out. She stopped ogling her boyfriend when Hadlee started manically laughing. "What?"

Hadlee turned the back of the t-shirt towards Kayleigh, Caroline, and Dani Grace. The back had Pastrnak across the shoulders. Simple enough. But then she noticed it. Under the name where the number would be the shirts read "Big Sis." Hadlee and Kayleigh both snatched their shirts and kissed Brad on each side of his face. The shirts were perfect.
"I told you squirrel. They didn't flinch." laughed Kevan.

"I want one" said Dani Grace. McQuaid pulled her to her feet and tucked her up against his side.

"You don't even know Gears" said McQuaid.

"But I will" she sassed "Plus I've saw tons of pics and videos of baby K."

"He wanted to put baby K on all of them" supplied Dougie "we talked him down." He pulled Caroline to her feet and kissed her gently "Ready for a nap." Caroline nodded. Dougie and Adam managed to lead her and Dani Grace to the waiting SUV. "Thanks for taking care of us Dougie."

"No problem sweetheart" he said "I am glad you all called."

"I love you Dougie Hamilton." she said smiling at him "That's probably not the champagne talking."

"Am I ever going to live that one down" asked Dougie buckling her seatbelt.

"Probably" she giggled again.

Kayleigh watched Dougie's SUV pull away. Kevan waved at everyone and hustled Hadlee into his Tahoe. This just left her and Brad on the sidewalk. She smiled shyly at Brad. "Sorry you had to come rescue me."

"I'm loving it Doll." replied Brad "It was always me needing rescued before you. You ready to head home." Kayleigh shook her head no. Brad looked at her questioningly. She came closer to him and stood on her tip toes and kissed him. Brad stood stalk still as she kissed him. She was rarely the instigator and he wanted her to be in control.

"Ok now we can go" said Kayleigh against his lips "I just needed to do that. And I might need to do it again."

"Anytime Doll" he said opening the SUV door. Kayleigh sat in the passenger seat and Brad buckled her in. She slapped at his hands insisting she could it herself. "I know" he said "But I like doing it or you." He walked around behind the SUV. After a 5 minute drive they were home. Brad came around and opened her door.

"Come on" said Kayleigh "I will cook you lunch."

"No way" he answered "I will eat a quick pbj."

"No you need a real lunch" pouted Kayleigh as they took the elevator up.

"You can fix me some pasta after we nap" he replied " I am way more excited about napping with you than lunch."

"I am fixing the sandwich. No argument Marchand" she said as he opened the. Kayleigh kicked of her boots and tossed her cardigan over the back of the couch. She head straight for the kitchen "Peach, strawberry, or grape"

"Peach" he replied kicking off his summer skates. He sat down at the bar and watched her make him a few sandwiches. She slid them towards him along with a glass of milk. Kayleigh then climbed on the counter with her cherry coke and watched him eat. Neither one of them said much but it was a moment that Brad knew he would cherish. He was the first call she had made when she needed help. He had never been anyone's plan a. But that was all changing.

"Why are you staring" asked Kayleigh.

"Because I can. I love watching you. Everything you do." he answered honestly "I love that we can sit here and you don't expect anything just me."

"Just you is pretty damn awesome" she replied. Brad shook his head no. She jumped off the counter and came to sit in his lap. She kissed him. Her tongue lashed out and found the seam of his lips. She could taste peaches, peanut butter, and Brad. Three of her favorite things. "Naptime" she said breaking the kiss. She climb off his lap and headed down the hall. Brad was staring after her when her black lace bra landed in his lap. Brad shook his head. Tipsy Kayleigh was a brave Kayleigh. Brad tossed the paper towel he used as a plate and put his glass in the dishwasher. Brad found Kayleigh curled up in their bed. The shades were drawn. The only light from the bathroom. Brad closed the door to their room and stripped down to his boxers. He slid into the bed with Kayleigh. She snuggled into his embrace. He kissed her forehead before turning them so they were spooned together. They laid there quietly for a few minutes.

"Brad" she asked "Still awake."

"Yeah, I am doll."

"I'm going to keep telling you that just is awesome. Every day until you believe it. Just you is more than enough." she said yawning "I love you Bradley Keith."

"I love you too Kayleigh." he felt her breathing become slower and more regulated. He knew she was falling asleep "Marry me" he said into her ear.

"Someday" she answered. Brad kissed her shoulder. It definitely wasn't a no. Brad eyes fluttered closed as he imagined someday. Kayleigh in a wedding dress. Kayleigh holding a dark haired blue eyed baby. Kayleigh with him when he wins his second cup. Someday was something he wanted maybe even more than he wanted that second cup.

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