Prove Me Wrong.

'Kieran's POV'

The playoff run has come to an end, the Stars fell in back to back games in Anaheim resulting in a first round elimination. When the guys landed in Dallas they were all disappointed in themselves only wishing they could have one more game, and one more shot at moving on. It took a few days for Jamie to come down from his cloud of anger and disappointment. At first I couldn't even talk to him without him just staring at me like a brick wall.

Eventually the old Jamie came back, wrapping his arms back around me this morning when he woke up. "Morning," I said rolling over to look at him, he smiled moving my hair from my face "Morning gorgeous," I leaned down and kissed him good morning, today was going to be a sad day for him. Locker clean out and end of season interviews were never fun, and I knew he wasn't looking forward to it.

I moved to sit on Jamie's stomach lacing our fingers together at his sides, "Babe, will you come with me today?" he asked. I smiled down at him, "If you want me to baby, I'll be there." He sat up, pulling me with him I wrapped my legs around his waist "I always want you to be with me," Somebody was feeling sappy this morning I thought wrapping my arms around his neck and kissing him with more force. "We have to leave soon," Jamie said between kisses and I pouted not wanting to get up.

Using all of those glorious hockey muscles he swung his legs over the side of the bed, standing while carrying me into the bathroom. "What are you doing?" I asked as he sat me down on the vanity, he smirked standing in front of me sliding his hands under my shirt "Well I need to take a shower, so how about you join me?" I shook my head while putting my arms above my head like a child allowing him slide my shirt off my body and lead me into the glass shower.

After showering we got dressed quickly, the captain couldn’t be late! Jamie drove fast to the AAC parking his truck next to Tyler's car as we ran into the building. Jamie had a ton of interviews to do before they actually cleaned out their lockers, I stood in the back of the media room as Jamie answered question after question. "How are you feeling about the season?" "Are you looking to make changes in the off season?" "Did the loss surprise you?" He answered them all well, but I could tell he hated being up there. Even as captain he hated being in front of the camera, so when he looked to me I made sure to smile at him for a little boost of confidence.

The questions changed from super serious to talk of the off season, "What are you plans?" "Are you going back to Canada?" They were all the same except for one, this question made my eyes widen, "Are you spending the summer in Dallas with your girlfriend? Or will she be going to Canada with you?" Were they allowed to ask about his personal life? I looked to the podium a smile on Jamie's face, I was unsure on how he was going to answer this question or if he would even answer it.

We had never discussed our relationship with his agent or anyone from the Stars PR team. I stared at him waiting for him to answer, "Umm, no I'm still going to Canada for the summer. I'll be back to visit Kieran, but with her job she can't stay in Canada for the whole summer." That was all true, and no one seemed to have any problems with his answer. But one question opened a floodgate of questions about me, "What's her job?" "How old is she?" The reporters looked around the room, eyes landing on me my cheeks flushed and my mouth slightly opened but unsure what to say.

Jim, the Stars PR guy appeared beside me "If you're comfortable with it I think your best bet is to go up there and answer some questions." My eyes widened and I looked at him like he was crazy, answer questions? This wasn’t my interview it was Jamie's! "Umm, I, it's not my interview.." He rested a hand on my shoulder, "If you're going to date the captain they're going to want to know all about you. It's better to hear it from you than the internet." I guess he had a point, "Yeah, I guess. Nothing too crazy right? I can ignore questions if I'm not comfortable?" He nodded and escorted me to the stage. Jim whispered something to Jamie and he nodded, and then he addressed the media. "Miss O'Reilly has agreed to answer a few questions." I looked to Jamie and he gave me a reassuring smile, taking a deep breath I began answering the questions.

To my surprise the Q&A went well, none of the reporters accused me of being a gold digger and for the most part they just wanted to know about me. Who I am, what I do for a job, where I was born, how Jamie and I met, they were all fairly easy questions. When we were done talking Jamie and I stood for a few pictures before the next player was up to the plate. Walking down the hallway to the locker room Jamie stopped to hug me, "Thank you for doing that," I shrugged, "I guess I'm a part of this team now too." He kissed my forehead as we continued walking, it was time to clean out #14.

Inside the locker room music blared one last time, players tossed trash into the middle and packed gear into bags. Guys stopped by to talk to Jamie and to wish me luck on graduation, this team was truly a family and I was lucky to be a part of it. Tyler eventually came in after his press conference, and I helped him to clean out his locker as Jamie talked with the coaches.

"So you ready for Friday?" Tyler asked as I tossed a tape ball into the trash. "What's Friday?" I replied confused, I knew Saturday was the day we were all leaving for College Station and Sunday was graduation but Friday rang no bells. "Uh oh," Tyler said scratching his head, I grabbed a hold of the front of his shirt, "What's Friday Seguin?! You know I hate surprises." He laughed, "Let go and I'll tell you, it was my idea anyway." I released his shirt smoothing it over his chest, "We're having a pool party for you and Laur on Friday at Jamie's it was supposed to be a surprise but, well.." I hugged my best friend, "Aww thanks Ty, I'm glad you're a blubbering idiot and told me. Can I tell Laur?" He said yes and I walked away to call and warn my girl.

After briefing Lauren on the weekends activities Jamie was done cleaning and the locker room was dying down. "You wanna be the last one out?" I asked and he just smiled, I knew he did. I sat down at Jamie's spot pulling my knees up as I leaned back and looked around the room. What I wouldn’t give for one more day in the Aggie Volleyball locker room, my last day there had been an emotional one and I would love to relive it.

When Daley walked out the door it was just Jamie and I, I stood grabbing his hand "It was a great season babe, next year will be even better." He squeezed my hand, "It was a good one, I think I had a lucky charm." I scoffed, "Is that an Irish joke?" Jamie laughed picking up his bag slinging it over his shoulder, "I would never.. Okay yeah I would." I let go of his hand grabbing the cardboard box from the floor, "You're mean Jamie Benn. Let's get out of here you guys stink." Jamie stood blocking the doorway, "Nope, not until you say you love me and that I'm not mean." Rolling my eyes I stood in front of the 6'2 man child, "Fine, you're not mean and you know I love you." He laughed and pecked my lips, "Wow babe, that was almost convincing." I shooed him down the hallway with my hand, "Move it Benn, your crap is heavy."

Notes

Things we learned:
Kiermie is out to everyone now.
Kieran hates surprises
Tyler can't keep secrets
Jamie and Kieran are too freaking cute.

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