Overlooked

Luke's POV

I woke up to a terrible headache. I stretched before opening my eyes. I felt the other half of Carly’s bed vacated and I couldn’t help but groan. She had a few classes this morning and I wouldn’t see her until we were leaving for dinner. I left her apartment and went back to my place, cleaning up and headed towards the airport. I needed to pick them up at noon.

I was nervous waiting for them at the gate. I had briefly mentioned that I wanted them to meet my girlfriend but they hadn’t asked too many questions. I guess they were just waiting to actually meet her. I saw Macy first, running towards the gate. She jumped into my arms and I couldn’t help but squeeze her. I hated being away from them all the time and they weren’t at an age yet where my parents would let them come visit by themselves. Mady was growing up so quick. One look at her and it made me want to buy a gun.

My mom gave me a huge hug telling me how much she missed me and I laughed. “So where is your girlfriend Lukey?” Macy asked and I smiled.

“She is at class right now but she is going to meet us for dinner.” I explained to my parents that she was studying sports medicine and about to graduate. My parents looked impressed which made me super happy. I took them through the airport and back to my car.

We got back to my mom laughed. “So I guess she is helping you take care of this place. I know you don’t keep it this clean Luke.” She said and I nodded.

“She is very helpful. She kind of stays on me to clean up. But she doesn’t clean for me. I pay someone to do that.” I said and my Dad patted me on the back.

“Good, don’t overwork the poor girl.” He said and I promised him I wouldn’t. We hung out around the apartment waiting Brayden to call us and let us know he was at the hotel. Macy combed every inch of my apartment looking for her birthday gift. I just smiled and watched her.

“Mace, you aren’t going to find it here. Carly is bringing it with her to dinner.” My youngest sister stuck her tongue out at me in disgust before squealing as the phone rang. I let her pick it up, knowing it was Brayden. She talked to him a few minutes before handing the phone to me.

“Yo bro, you ready for me to get you?” I asked and he said yes, asking if a few of his teammates could join us for dinner. I agreed and he offered to call and change the reservations. My Dad and I drove over to his hotel to pick him, Simmonds, Hartnell and Matt Read up.

“So son, is Mom going to like Carly?” He asked and I grinned.

“She is perfect Dad. She isn’t a puck bunny, she is smart and grounded and she really takes care of me.

“That is all I need to know. I’m glad you are happy.” He said and I nodded as we pulled up to the group of guys waiting outside of the hotel.
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Carly’s POV

Luke had called me earlier to let me know where to meet them for dinner. He pre-warned me that Brayden had brought some teammates with him and that Lupes was also there. So much for that intimate family dinner Luke wanted. I got a quick shower and slipped into a burgundy colored dress. It was strapless and I knew Luke would love it. I slipped on a pair of black peeptoe heels that gave me an added four inches of height and put on lip gloss and mascara after curling my long blond hair and leaving it down in waves. I called a taxi to take me to the restaurant and grabbed Macy’s birthday gift.

I got to the restaurant and asked for the Schenn party. I caught Luke’s eye and he stood and rushed over towards me, kissing me lightly on the lips. “You look amazing babe.” He said as he grabbed my hand and let me to the table.

The Schenn family was amazingly close for a family that couldn’t spend much time together. “Car this is my Dad, Jeff, and my Mom, Rita. Those two are Macy and Madison.”

“I’m Brayden, I heard a lot about you.” He said as he stood and hugged me. Brayden’s teammates introduced themselves as well and Lupes stood and gave me a hug.

“I miss ya kid.” He said and Hartsy gave him a funny look. I just ignored it and let everyone know that I had been pretty busy with class the last few weeks.

Dinner was nice and I got to know Brayden a lot better. He was definitely more of a talker than Luke. He joked with his teammates and promised to make me mashed potatoes some time. That of course was after he made me promise to come to Philly for their game together. I agreed readily, I had never been there and was always intrigued by the fans. They seemed so crazy.

After dinner we had cake for Macy and sung Happy Birthday. She loved her gift even though Brayden quickly added he thought she shouldn’t use makeup. I told the boys to be quiet and that earned a hug from her. Brayden and his teammates invited Joff, Luke and I out for a beer and we accepted.

We got to the bar and Luke quickly accepted a challenge by Brayden to play darts. I sat at a table off to the side and Hartsy and Lupes sat down. “So what’s up baby girl? You don’t know anyone anymore.” Lupes asked as he sipped on his bottle of Molson.

“Seriously Joff, don’t be a dick. You set me up with him. If you remember, you were the one who was engaged a few weeks ago. What happened, did you tire of her painted on tan and fake nails?” Hartsy choked on his beer and laughed. I just cracked a smile and winked at him.

“You are such a bitch Carly. A sexy, mouthy, bitch.” He said and I gave him the middle finger.

Wayne had just sat down and asked what was going on. I smirked and told Wayne that Joff didn’t like when he didn’t win and Hartsy laughed. I sat and listened to the boys joke back and forth for a little before announcing they all had a game tomorrow and letting Luke know if he didn’t leave now he was going without. The Flyers guys went back to the hotel and Lupes drove himself home looking livid.

Luke and I got into the car and I couldn’t keep my hands to myself. “Car, jesus, do you want me to crash and kill us both?” He asked as I removed the black lace thong and sat it on his lap. I guess the fact that I knew two guys wanted me now had given me a new wave of confidence. I felt empowered. I liked it. I let my hands roam all over Luke’s lap as he sped back to my place.

We made it into the living room before he had me lifted up against the wall and we were waking my neighbors up. I left my marks on his neck and shoulders, knowing they would eat at Joff tomorrow.

Notes

I have two other stories I am posting, check them out. The first is called A Second Chance at Love (Danny Briere/Flyers) and the other is called Intrigue (Brent Seabrook/Blackhawks).