Can't Always Get What You Want

The alarm screamed through the bedroom. Dougie moved to turn it off. Then he realized that Caroline was missing. That was odd. Caroline's favorite thing in life was sleeping. Well, he hoped maybe him and then sleeping. But with Caroline it was probably a close call. Dougie padded through his room and heard her blow dryer and iPhone playing in the bathroom. He walked into the bathroom and saw his counter strewn with every type of cosmetic known to man. He wasn't even sure what half the things plugged in did to hair. However, he did know that his girl didn't need all this bullshit. Caroline was blow drying her hair and currently had her head flipped over and had no clue that he had entered the bathroom.

"Caroline" he called. She didn't move from her drying position. He called to her again before walking closer to her. He made contact with her arm. Caroline squealed and jumped straight into the air. "Damn it, Hamilton! Why are you always scaring me?" she groused "I'm going to die of a heart attack."

Dougie was smiling at her "I yelled for you a few times. I guess between "Eye of the Tiger" and the blow dryer you didn't hear me."

"I thought you were still asleep." she said plaintively "Sorry. It just scared me."

"Sorry Sweetheart" he said wrapping his arms around her "I wouldn't do it on purpose." Once he had her up against him he realized how few clothes she had on. Caroline was in a bright yellow bra and matching panties. "Nice outfit. Might be a little casual for the box." Caroline laughed and smiled at him. "But then again, maybe they need to know who they're dealing with." Dougie leaned in an kissed her. Caroline broke the kiss and pushed him away.

"Out" she said pointing at the door "No messing with the hockey gods on a game day." Dougie pouted at the door.

"You can't be roaming around in lingerie and expect me to walk away." exclaimed Dougie "It's unfair." Caroline grabbed the button down shirt off the top of the hamper and slid it on. It hit past her knees and the sleeves were 5 inches too long. She quickly rolled up the sleeves and then buttoned the shirt. She turned around in a circle for inspection. Dougie groaned "that isn't better. Now I just want my shirt back." Caroline laughed and turned back to the vanity. "You going to pick my suit?"

Caroline abandoned the curling wand and ventured into his closet. She pulled out her favorite suit. It was navy blue and had a slim cut. She grabbed a stark white shirt and a navy and pink striped tie. She laid it all on his bed. "Brown shoes" she said kissing him on her way back to the bathroom. He snaked an arm around her and hauled her against him. "Dougie, I have to get ready."

"I think you look perfect" he replied "Throw on jeans and you're good to go. You are beautiful." Dougie's mouth captured hers. His tongue collided with hers as she started to protest. Dougie felt her melt into him and surrender to the kiss. He kissed her gently on the lips. "I don't think you need all that junk."

"It makes me feel better to be put together in front of the other WAGs. It's like cheer competition. We were friends until the make-up and curling irons came out. Then we were competitors. I know it's silly. But, I need to project my best." she replied.

"Okay, I get it. It's like them making us wear suits. Remember I love you no matter what you are wearing or aren't wearing. If you don't want to wear the jersey tonight it's fine." he said with another kiss "But, I don't care what they think and I'm the only one who matters." Caroline's arms tightened around his waist. She was very still. Dougie knew that she was bracing herself for the WAGs. "Britt will be there. You will love her. You guys all got along at the bar and Hadlee's birthday."

"Liquid courage, Hamilton" she replied her face still buried in his chest.
"You don't need it" replied Dougie "Just remember, fuck them if they don't love you." Caroline started laughing. "There's my girl."

"Get dressed, Hamilton. You can drop us off at Kevan's."

"Yes ma'am." he answered as she made her way back into the bathroom.

Thirty minutes later Caroline came out of the bedroom. Dougie's eyes got as big a silver dollars. Caroline had a on a sparkly gold tank, black leather leggings, and sky high black leather booties. Her make-up was flawless. Her hair reminded him of those Victoria Secret angels. He was contemplating marching her back into his room and dressing her in his jersey with her normal ponytail. Dougie was contemplating what to say to her when Reilly started cat calling from the kitchen.

"Damn!" called Reilly "You're gorgeous Caroline."

"What did you do Smith?" she asked peering into the kitchen.

"No, I'm being serious you look awesome. The WAG's won't know what hit them." replied Reilly.


"Hell, Caroline can your hair get any bigger?" asked Dani Grace laughing "I see we donned our battle armor."


"Yes, it could be bigger. But, I figured why go all out the first time." she smirked at Dani Grace. Dani Grace was wearing a black and white polka dotted cardigan over a bruins tank with black skinny jeans. Her hair and make-up made her look like a 50's throw back. "You and Quaider been reenacting 50's sitcoms?"

"Bitch" said Dani Grace.

"Love you, too." replied Caroline.

"Hey Caro" called Reilly tossing her the keys to Hadlee's Fiat "Will you take it when you and the girls go over?"

"I guess Reillyboy, but you owe me one." she replied "Why are you so quiet Dougie Hamilton?"

"Because I'm not sure I want to let you loose in the arena looking like that." he answered.

"What's wrong with the way I look Mr. Hamilton?" she asked

"Not a damn thing" said McQuaid.

"Nothing is wrong." he said pulling her up against him "But I think I need to give you my hockey stick to beat the guys away."

"Aww" she said laughing "I don't need a hockey stick you're the only hockey boy I want. I'm dressed up for the girls not the boys."

"Can we watch?" said Reilly wiggling his eyebrows.

"Perv" said Caroline.

"Watch what?" asked Jamie coming into the room. She looked exactly as Caroline expected. She had on jeans, a t-shirt, and Reilly's jersey. Her hair was pulled up into a high ponytail with a giant Bruins colored bow. Caroline loved that she had on black chucks with the outfit.
"Caroline said she's dressed up for the girls not the boys. I asked if I could watch. You look beautiful." explained Reilly. The kid cleaned up well. He was wearing a gray suit with a black shirt and dark gray tie. He had actually gone to some effort to fix his hair. He gave Jami a quick kiss and she blushed. Caroline was pretty sure it went all the way to her toes.

"All compliments today" said McQuaid.

"We have 3 hot chicks." laughed Reilly "I've been waiting for about a year on Jami. I'm a little excited."

"It's all fun and games until we hit that bus for teambuilding." said Dougie. They all groaned.

"Caro will you hang on to Dani Grace for me until I get back? She's going to stay for opening night." asked McQuaid who was currently wrinkling his suit due to Dani Grace being draped across his lap.

"You know I can sit in chairs, McQuaid" said Dani Grace

"But why would I want you too?" he asked kissing her "Makes things like this easier."

"We'll take care of your girl. You all are going to be late if you don't go." said Caroline looking at her watch.

"I can still get you tickets on the ice if you want them" said Dougie as she herded them out the door.

"Nope, I have my big girl panties on I can deal with mean girls" she replied "Go win me a hockey game, and text me what time I need to pick up your parents tomorrow."

"You're bossy" he said kissing her on the way out the door.

"Don't you forget it, Hamilton." she called "Love ya. No fighting with the other boys ."

"Yes ma'am" called the boys in one loud chorus. Caroline laughed and closed the door.

"Let's get to Hadlee's. The sooner the Fiat is home, the sooner I can have a drink." said Caroline leaning against the door.

"Well Hamilton bought that you're confident for tonight. You're a damn mess inside" said Dani Grace "No worries we got ya."

"I just don't want him to be disappointed if they hate me" replied Caroline.

"Don't give them a choice but to like you" said Jami "Most of them are nice. A few are bitches. It's just the way it is. It's like everything else."

The girls loaded into Hadlee's Fiat. Caroline dropped Jami off at school with the promise they would be right over. She made it to Kevan's in just a few minutes. After parking in Had's spot she made her way inside. She passed Kevan in the lobby.

"Damn Caroline" said Kevan looking at her.

"No so bad yourself there Tall, Hot, and Sweaty." she replied.

Kevan started laughing "Hadlee is upstairs getting ready."

"I'll go help" said Caroline

"Not sure she needs your help with us all going out of town"

"No worries, Miller. I'm pretty sure most of New England and all of Twitter and Instagram are aware of who's girl she is." teased Caroline. Kevan smiled again "and KK takes it all in stride.

"Brat" said Kevan walking out the door "Her and Brad would have been a disaster."

Caroline and Dani Grace laughed as the elevator doors shut.

"Honey, I'm home!" called Caro from the living room.

"Bathroom!" yelled Hadlee. Caroline came into her line of vision in a gold tank, black leather leggings, and black booties. "Damn Caroline. Full battle armor." Caroline laughed. "Higher the hair the closer to God?" teased Hadlee.

"I figure they need to know who they are dealing with" laughed Caroline. Dani Grace joined them in the bathroom. She looked like a 50's pinup of a hockey girlfriend. "Plus, I brought back up."
"You look like an extra from Grease" said Hadlee "I love it." Caroline started fussing with Hadlee's hair. While Dani Grace sat on Kevan's vanity.
"So, who is this handsome fellow?" asked Dani Grace snagging Deke from Hadlee.
"Deke" said Hadlee petting his nose.
"Like Wake?" asked Dani Grace
"No, as in faking out a goalie" said Caroline "But, I thought Demon Deacons as well." She had quit fussing with Hadlee's hair and had started on her makeup.
"Oh" laughed Dani Grace "I guess I need to figure this hockey stuff out."
"Nah" said Hadlee "We're faking it! But, we are picking it up slowly. Bradley Keith is an excellent teacher, but Dougie probably has more patience. Main thing you need to know is that Adam is a defense guy. Keeps the puck clear of the goal and protects the other guys. Oh and he might throw down and fight. Quaider is damn hot when he gets all ornery."
"Well, I happen to think he is damn hot all the time" replied Dani Grace.
"I hear all about Tall, Hot, and Sweaty" quizzed Caroline "What's up with Quaider?"
"I wouldn't know" answered Dani Grace "We've kissed and snuggled that's it."
"Aww! McQuaid really likes you" said Hadlee tearing up.
"And the boys in that apartment are slow as hell" explained Caroline "Dougie drove me crazy. It took Reilly a year to man up."
"Caroline, he was trying not to get her in trouble."
"He was being a big baby!" said Caroline applying mascara to Hadlee's lashes.
"Dougie's right Caroline"
"About what?" asked Caroline
"You need to go back to school and become a stylist." said Hadlee "You are happier doing this than teaching or bartending. Plus, I always look awesome."
"I'm looking at it" answered Caroline "But, I want to pay for it on my own. I don't want Dougie to do it."
"So, I can loan you the money" asked Hadlee "You can pay me back with no interest!"
"I hate you" said Caroline.
"I love you too, Bitch" replied Hadlee "Now, figure out who I write a check to"
"Makes me wish I lived closer" said Dani Grace "New York is big and a little lonely."
"You can come down anytime you want" invited Hadlee "You can crash with one of us. Or Quaider." Dani Grace laughed. Hadlee headed into their room and pulled her favorite jeans from the closet. She pulled them on. They were uncomfortably tight. Hadlee tossed them on the chair and grabbed her favorite black leggings. She topped those with a soft slouchy black sweater. She pulled on open toed black booties.
"Really Had? Open toe at a hockey game?" asked Caroline
"Says the girl who teased her hair within an inch of it's life." sassed Hadlee "Gotta show'em"
"Damn straight" laughed Caroline.
"Well if these girls aren't ready for a full fledged Southern invasion." said Dani Grace " I guess we'll break them in right."

"Absolutely" giggled Hadlee.
Kayleigh didn't bothering knocking. She opened the door and let herself in "Honey, I'm home" she said into the apartment. Deke came running from the master bedroom. She picked him up. "Where is your momma?" she asked the pup. Deke promptly licked her nose. "Not much of a conversationalist, eh Deke?"

"Did you just eh my dog KK?" asked Hadlee coming out of the bedroom "Look at you hot stuff. Trying to make Bradley Keith regret abandoning you for team building?" Hadlee was dressed in black leggings and a soft slouchy black sweater. Her hair was falling in perfect curls.

"Something like that" replied Kayleigh "Are you wearing opened toed booties to a hockey game?"

"Damn straight" said Hadlee "Gotta keep Miller guessing. Plus, I'm gonna throw on his giant jersey he'll want to know what's under it."

"You're a hot damn mess" said Kayleigh "God bless Miller's heart." Kayleigh handed Deke to Hadlee. Hadlee barely had a hold of Deke when she grabbed Kayleigh's hand and squealed.

"Holy Hell! Kayleigh Jo Daniels" yelled Hadlee "Is that what I think it is?" Hadlee sat Deke on the couch and took a closer look at the pink diamond encrusted ring. Hadlee starting jumping up and down. Kayleigh nodded. "KK, I am so happy for you" she said squealing again.
"What's with the squealing and yelling? And why is Hadlee jumping in 4 in heels?" asked Caroline. "that usually requires a national title!"

Hadlee said nothing she simply held Kayleigh's hand out to Caroline. "Fucking hell the squirrel proposed." Caroline pulled her into a hug and pulled Hadlee in for good measure. They were all laughing and crying when Dani Grace walked in. She looked at them questioningly. Caroline thrust Kayleigh's hands towards Dani Grace.

"Oh, it's beautiful" cried Dani Grace.

"Say something" exclaimed Hadlee.

"I'm getting married"

The girls were all squealing and hugging when Desi, Jami, and Tegan walked in. "Pregame ritual?" quizzed Tegan.

"No worse" said Caroline wiping her eyes "Kayleigh Jo is going to marry Brad. I swear KK if you mess up my make up I will take you out."

Kayleigh laughed "You're perfect."

"Congratulations" said Desi hugging Kayleigh "You might want to tell Davey before he's blindsided. He still has a huge crush on you." Kayleigh nodded.

"Oh wow" bounced Jami "A Bruins wedding. God bless you and your future wild children."

"Are you knocked up?" asked Tegan. All the girls glared at her. "What? You were all thinking it? It will be speculated about everywhere tomorrow."

"No, we aren't pregnant. Crazy maybe, but not pregnant. I want to actually be engaged for a while. He of course will want to get married tomorrow. Bless his heart, he only had the ring for 4 hours before he gave it me."

"When?" asked Hadlee "Why didn't he ask for help?"
"Apparently, jewelers will come to the Garden, and he had lots of help there was no team lunch. The boys all knew he had the ring. But, I am assuming they thought he would wait more than 4hrs to propose." answered Kayleigh "But, he's been proposing since I fell in his lap. Today he was serious. I've never been so sure of anything."

"Aww" said Hadlee bursting into tears "I am happy for you and Bradley Keith. "

"Whoa waterworks" said Caroline as she sent Hadlee to the bathroom to fix her face "I expect this shit from Kayleigh but not from you."

"I know" cried Hadlee "I'm just happy for her and Brad."

"We are a hot damn southern mess" replied Caroline "and we have a wedding to plan. But first we have to brave the WAGs, win a hockey, send the boys away, meet the parents, and survive opening night."

"When you put it that way..." Kayleigh giggled. The girls all packed in the elevator. They were still between laughter and tears when they saw Greg.

"Everything okay?" asked Greg.

"Just fine" replied Kayleigh holding out her hand to Greg. Greg's eyes got big. "It's a secret."

"My silence can be bought with pastries." answered Greg giving Kayleigh a hug." Congratulations to you and Mr. Marchand."

"I'll bring you a payment next time I come over."

"See that you do." teased Greg "Miss Hadlee, I'll check on the pup."

"He's gonna be all alone" said Hadlee crying again.

"Jesus, Had" said Caroline "Get in the damn car. I think you need to see Miller."

"I really am a hot damn mess" said Hadlee "Since the boys will be gone will you stay the night Caro? "

"Of course, you're my damn mess" replied Caroline shutting the car door "We have WAGs to slay. Tegan, you're with me. Spoons is my pet gremlin and you are a bitch, and that makes you okay in my book."

"If we get beer I'm in" shrugged Tegan "When do I meet Spoons?"

"He and Davey will be waiting on us at will call?" said Kayleigh "And no one knows about this yet so no big announcements."

"As if Marchand hasn't put it on the jumbotron" laughed Caroline "I bet the boys had to sedate him."

Kayleigh smiled and looked at her ring. The minute she stepped out of this car at the Garden she was no longer just Kayleigh Daniels she was the future Mrs. Brad Marchand. Damned if she didn't want that and all the crazy it came with. "You girls promise you'll love me even if it's a full three ring circus?"

"Forever and Always" replied Caroline and Hadlee in unison. The car pulled up to the Garden as close to the entrance as possible. The girls crawled out of the SUV and made their way towards will call. Spooner let out a loud whistle when he saw the girls.

"Damn Caroline" called Spooner "Did Hamilton see you before you left in that outfit? I think I might have tied you to my bed with skate laces."

"Down Spoons" said Caroline "I told you he wasn't house broken yet." Ryan looked at the girl standing beside Caroline and Hadlee. He wasn't even sure what to say. She was fucking beautiful. Not in the Barbie cheerleader way he was expecting. He knew he was staring but he couldn't help it. The girl had fair skin and was proud of it. No fake bake or spray on tan. Her hair was black. But that seemed like not a strong enough word. He noticed the Bruins tee that stopped just shy of the waist band of her jeans. His eyes skimmed down her jeans and he laughed out loud black and white skull print Vans. Her make up made him think of Snow White. Fair skin, bright red lips, long lashes, and deep dark chocolate eyes. "this is Ryan Spooner" said Caroline gesturing towards Spoons. "Spoons this is Tegan."

Tegan extended her hand and Ryan grabbed and pulled her in closer "You are fucking beautiful" he whispered. Tegan started laughing. Ryan held her hand and just looked at her.

"Want me to do a turn, Spooner?" asked Tegan

"Nah, I'm not sure my heart can survive it" he said. He laughed when she made a turn around motion with her finger. He complied. The girls were all laughing.

"He'll do" said Tegan "You going to walk me to this box, dollface?"

"I think that's my line" said Spoons.

"Keep up Ryan" she said.

"You are going to be fun." replied Spoons taking her by the hand. He then stopped and draped a lanyard around her neck.

"Great, I'm with the band." laughed Tegan.

"Friends and family pass" explained Spoons. Tegan shrugged and allowed Spoons to lead her to the bank of elevators.

The rest of the girls were busy getting passes from Davey. He was smiling but it wasn't quite reaching his eyes. Kayleigh noticed it right away. Desi was excited and showed him her shirt and gave him a quick kiss. He handed Kayleigh her pass and captured her left hand. He looked at the ring. He smiled at her. Davey hugged Kayleigh.

"You know I love you like a little brother." began Kayleigh "Brad even had us shirts made that say Pastrnak and Big Sis on the back."

"Yes, I love all you three" replied Davey "Happy for you if you happy."

"I'm really happy, Davey" she answered.

"Then I be happy." he said looking at KK.

"Desi is excited" said KK "She really likes you and not in a sisterly manner."

Davey laughed as he and KK joined the group. Desi snuggled up against his side. "You okay?" she asked looking up at Davey.

"Yeah" he said "You have Pastrnak shirt. I think I have only ones."

"Brad had them made for us." she replied "They all have one."

Davey smiled "Sisters."

"Yes" said Desi.

Caroline nudged Kayleigh "I think you broke the rookie"

"Not on purpose" said Kayleigh "He knew already so I guess everyone knows."

"Like the squirrel kept it quiet" laughed Caroline. They both noticed Desi taking his hand. Baby bro would be just fine.

"Aww they are holding hands" said Hadlee "So cute. Spoons and Tegan seem to be getting along, too." They made their way to the box. Spoons paused at the door. He looked at the girls and Caroline nodded as they entered.

It was like a twilight zone episode everyone stopped what the were doing and stared at the entourage. Well fuck thought Caroline. Before she could turn to run. A blonde approached she grabbed Caroline and hugged her. "I'm Katie Campbell. Greg said you were coming. I was afraid you backed out."

"Nope" said Caroline "I promised Dougie."

"I'll introduce you to everyone" said Katie "No quizzes until your 3rd box stay."

"Well in that case let me get my notebook out" deadpanned Caroline. The rest of the pre-game was a blur.

Notes

WOW not sure what is up today. Half the story was gone!! But I fixed it