Save Me

By the time I got to my destination I was beyond tired, all I wanted to do was sleep. Jonny grabbed my hand and led me into the apartment and sat me down on the couch. He sat on the coffee table in front of me, taking my face in his hands.
“Baby girl, tell me what’s wrong. What happened?” Jonny asked wiping away tears as the continuously fell from my eyes.
“I’m……I’m pregnant with Geno’s baby.” I had to force the words out of my mouth. I felt a little relieved to finally have told someone the news. Jonny looked shocked. “I messed up, Jonny. How could I have let this happen? We aren’t even together. I can’t bring a child into that kind of environment. What am I going to do?” I questioned as Jonny silently listened.
“Did you tell him or any of the other guys about this?” Jonny asked after a few minutes of silence between the two.
“I didn’t tell anyone. After I found out I packed a bag and drove straight here. No one other than you knows that I’m here. I should have called. I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to intrude on you.” I started to ramble. For the first time since I got here, Jonny smiled. I knew he didn’t care that I didn’t call before I came here. He has always told me that I’m always welcome here, no matter what.
“It’s okay that you’re here. You can stay as long as you want, you know that. Now, I really think that you need to tell Geno that he is going to be a father. You didn’t create a baby all by yourself. He needs to take responsibility for this as well. I understand if you don’t want to tell him right this second. You need time to let this sink in and I understand that. Patrick and I will both be here for you through this so will the rest of the team. They all love you like a sister. Now I think you need to get some rest. I’ll go down and get your bag. You can go ahead and go into my room I’ll come lay with you in a little bit.” Jonny said kissing the top of my head. I watched as he walked out the front door. With a sigh I got off the couch and went into Jon’s room and sat on the bed. He came in a few minutes later with my bad over his shoulder.
“Honestly I don’t even know what I packed.” I laughed as I dumped the contents of the bag onto the bed. There were a few pairs of underwear, a few bras, three t-shirts, two pairs of yoga pants, a pair of shorts and my tooth brush and toothpaste along with my makeup bag. Jonny tossed my dying phone onto the bed. I forgot that it had practically been buzzing since I left Pittsburgh. As I looked at my misses calls I noticed one from Mama Malkin. Oh was she going to kill me for missing her call. As much as I wanted to call her back I couldn’t. She would know something was up. I wasn’t good at hiding things from her. I knew she would be happy to be a Babushka, she told Denis all the time that she wanted grandkids. Everyone thought he’d be the first to have kids. Turns out it would really be Evgeni. I moved onto my texts. Sidney, Geno, Nealer and Tanger had all sent me multiple messages. I didn’t get a chance to read them because my phone died.
“We can go into town tomorrow after practice and get some clothes and a new charger for your phone. Now you need to get changed and get some rest.” Jon spoke lightly as he changed into his pajamas. I pulled my long hair into a bun and quickly changed into a pair of yogas and a sports bra. I put my hands on my stomach, based on my calculation I was about a month along, I wouldn’t have my flat toned stomach for much longer. I brushed my teeth and then joined Jon in bed. I laid my head on his chest and he played with my hair. We stayed quiet. The sound of his heartbeat calmed me slightly. We both jumped at the sound of his phone vibrating on the nightstand next to him. He picked the phone up and we both looked at the caller ID. It was Sidney. I should have known he would call Jon.
“Do you want to answer?” Jon asked handing me the phone.
“No, just tell him that you have talked to me and I’m fine but you don’t know where I am. I don’t want him to tell Geno where I am.” I said receiving a nod in response. I listened as their conversation went on for a few minutes. When Jon hung up he let out a long sigh.
“They’re all worried about you. None of them know why you just picked up and took off. They’re confused. You were fine at the game but then just disappeared.” He played with my hair again. I stayed silent, letting the words sink in.
“Oh Keeley! It’s time to wake up. You’re coming to practice with me!” Jon said tickling me until I finally agreed to go. Jon gave me fifteen minutes to get up and get dressed. Jonny really should know by now it takes a lady more than fifteen minutes to get ready but I’d try my best to stick to the time frame given. Jon left the room and went to make a protein shake before practice. Fifteen minutes later I joined him in the kitchen, I could have looked better but I looked a lot better than I did last night. The flashbacks from the previous night tried fighting their way back into my mind. I pushed them out of my mind and grabbed the donut that Jon handed me.
“Woah. Jonny Boy has donuts in his apartment? Does Kaner know that?” I laughed and took a bite. Jon gave me an annoyed glance before he picked up his bag and opened the door for me.
“Patty picked it up for you on his way back home. He’s waiting for us in the car.” Jon barely got the words out before I was racing down the stairs and into Patty’s car. He was listening to music and checking something on his phone when I opened the door, causing him to jump.
“Patty! I missed you!” I yelled flinging myself into his arms. I heard him laugh before he kissed my cheek.
“I missed you too baby cakes. Now come on, if we’re late for practice Q will kill Jonny and I.” I opened my mouth to speak, a smug smile on my face but Patty cut me off. “I already know he won’t kill you. You’re his favorite.” Patty added a wink and started the car. The ride to practice was a quick one.
“Do any of the boys know I’m coming?” I questioned linking my arms with each boy. Jonny shook his head no. “Good, I like surprising them.” Jonny opened the arena door for both Patrick and I. I followed behind, though I really didn’t need too. I could navigate around this place with my eyes closed. Jonny and Patrick entered the locker room first. I placed a hand over my eyes and walked in behind them. I made the mistake once of just walking into the locker room. I saw a lot more junk than I wanted too.
“Everyone decent?” I questioned, still covering my eyes.
“Not when you’re in here.” uncan laughed for a second before the echoing of a hand smacking the back of his head filled the locker room. He mumbled a “that hurt” and I uncovered my eyes. Corey had me in his arms and squeezing me tight.
“Corey! Put her down now.” Jonny ordered using his Captain voice. Corey immediately complied with the order from the Captain. He apologized before kissing my cheek and going back to his stall to get dressed for practice.
“What brings you here Keeley?” Sharpie questioned slipping his jersey on. I gave a look to Jon, alarm written all over my face. He just shook his head.
“Sharpie, leave the girl alone. She just wanted to surprise her favorite hockey players. Isn’t that right, Keels?” Patrick said shoving Sharpie playfully. I nodded with a smile.
“I don’t know if I’m staying long, so I had to come see you guys just in case I’m not here long.” I said taking Carcillo’s seat. He gave me a disapproving look that quickly changed into a smile. I greeted the rest of the boys and then left to go pick my seat to watch practice.
Two hours later and Jonny, Patrick and I were back in the Hummer and heading into downtown Chicago. The car had been eerily quiet. Usually Patrick wouldn’t shut up so I knew something was up. He kept looking in the rearview mirror at me, but when I caught him he’d quickly go back to driving.
“Everything okay Patty?” I questioned moving to see him better.
“Just confused. Now don’t get mad at me but if you’re dating Crosby, why are you pregnant with Malkin’s baby?” I couldn’t help but laugh at him.
“Sid and I aren’t dating. That was a rumor that your teammate, the mutt, started.” Patrick laughed before shaking his head.
“I guess I shouldn’t have believed it. It was on Shaw’s twitter afterall.” I agreed which made both of us start to laugh harder.

Notes

Short update, but I'll have another chapter up tomorrow. Enjoy!