Somebody to Love

Marc was back on the road again for a total of five games, starting in North Carolina and ending in Boston, a total of nine days. It wasn't fourteen days, but still, it was long and this time, I wasn't confined to a bed. Tonight's the first game of the trip against the Hurricanes. Marc isn't playing, but obviously, I'll enjoy the game.

"So, Bella. I still haven't spoken to you about the other day..." she said obviously talking about Marc surprising me.

"Oh, that was a fantastic day. During my first class, Marc sent me two dozen roses. My kids asked who they were from and I said they were from my boyfriend. The response? He must be a great if he sends you that many flowers. So, they asked me if they could meet him; I told them of course they could. I'd just have to ask the principal and my boyfriend would be fine with it."

"Aww...your students are wonderful. How cute was Marc after school?"

"Too cute. He wrapped his arms around me, kissed my cheek..." I said drifting off.

She laughed.

"You're such a hopeless romantic, you know that, right?"

"Of course and so is Marc. I love it."

"That you're both ridiculous?"

"Yeah, pretty much and so much more."

He's so amazing in so many ways and I can't believe that I know him; I can't believe that I even met him. Who woulda thunk it? If it wasn't for my friend Ally, I never would've met him...even though we live on the same block. She has said otherwise, but seriously....yeah; she's right. He's the same guy you see on and off the ice and I love it. Marc is talented awkward, funny, adorable, sexy, a gentleman, a goofball, a hopeless romantic and mine. The last may not really describe him or anything, but it's true and I hope it will always be true. I love him like crazy and sometimes feel like I don't deserve him; he's too good to me, although he has said he feels like he doesn't deserve me. So, thank goodness I met him; I don't know where I'd be without him.

"Bella? Bella?"

"W-what?"

"I was trying to talk to you, but obviously, you were off in lala land."

"I was. It's nice."

"What were you thinking about?"

"Marc and how amazing he is, his wonderful traits and how I feel I don't deserve him, but Marc has said it's the opposite. Oh, and how I don't know where I'd be without him."

She shook her head smiling.

"Anyway, when is he coming?"

"On the 19th. He'll be there all day. It's the best of both worlds. My boyfriend plus me and my job..."

"Wish I could stick by and watch..."

"You want me to tape my first grade class?"

"Would ya?"

"Of course. You are my friend after all."

"You are the best."

"Thank you."

The game that night was a bummer as we lost 4-3 in overtime. Johnny was clearly unhappy and disappointed, but despite the score, I thought he was amazing. The following day happened to be a long day and I couldn't wait to get home, believe it or not.

"Are you up for drinking tonight?" I asked Maddy.

"Really? Why?"

"Friday night. Pens game. New Jersey Devils."

"Well, in that case, yes. Absolutely! What were you thinking about?"

"Strawberry daiquiris?"

"Strawberry daiquiris."

"Cool."

By seven, we had our asses planted in front of the television with our very delicious alcoholic drinks.

"Ready to go?" she asked.

"Ready."

Not even two minutes into the game, Elias scored, but we were relieved when Sid scored only forty-two seconds later. Besides his goal, the only other Pens highlight is when Marc stopped Kovalchuk on a penalty shot attempt. Three more Devils goals, which of course included a certain person's unsuccessful penalty shot attempt ensured a win for New Jersey. By this time, Maddy and I had consumed three and four drinks respectfully. It may have been a loss, even if it wasn't a huge loss, but it was for Marc. He never enjoyed losing against his childhood idol. I figured a call from me would make him a bit happy. I went into the kitchen to call him, while Maddy walked into one of the two bathrooms to call Matt.

"Hello?"

"Hey, hey, hey!" I said before laughing.

"Are you drunk?" he asked laughing.

"Eh...just a little bit."

"What's a little bit?"

"Four drinks."

"How many did Maddy have?"

"Three."

"I can't believe you two drank during a game." he said in disbelief.

"Well, believe it. It was a Friday night and you guys were playing the Devils, so yeah...I thought it was the perfect opportunity."

"That makes sense."

"It does, so how was your day?"

"It was a drag. I couldn't wait to get home. I really wanted the weekend to just start already. How are you?"

"Okay. That loss really sucked."

"Alcohol works wonders." I said spinning

"I'll think about it."

"Good, good." I said before tripping and falling to the ground.

I tried to get up, but I gave up and decided to stay seated on the ground.

"Is everything okay? What happened?"

"I fell. No biggie."

"No biggie? No biggie?! You got your cast off only three days ago! I told you to be careful."

"I know, alright? I'm okay. Plus, I was drunk. It wouldn't have happened if I wasn't drinking."

"Are you sure about that?"

"Yeah. I am, so shut the fuck up!"

"No. I won't. You shouldn't be fucking walking around like that while you're drinking. That shit will happen because you were being a fucking idiot!!"

"Well, go fuck yourself!! I don't need your fucking shit. Don't expect to hear from me for quite a while." I said getting upset.

I hung up and screamed. I couldn't believe he yelled at me like that.

"What happened?" Maddy asked running in.

"I fell and Marc f-fucking yelled at m-me and called me a f-fucking idiot."

"I can't fucking believe him. Let me talk to him. He has no right to talk to you like that."

I nodded and handed her the phone. It rang as she took it.

"Hello?" she asked roughly.

"Where is Bella? I want to talk to her."

"Not if you're gonna be an asshole. What gave you the fucking right to talk to her like that?! You know what? I'm not gonna let you talk to her because she's a hot mess right now."

The day went from being a drag to being a disaster.

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