You Make Me Want To

Addie woke up to a text from Jamie the next morning. He was asking her about what time she was planning to go to the arena. He told her he had to go earlier but her and Paisley could come with him and hang out with the team. She told him she'd talk to Paisley. She stretched and sat up in her bed. She was in a tank top and some loose fitting shorts. She put on a pair of sandals, locked her door behind her, and walked across the hall to Paisley's. She walked right in. Paisley was doing some homework at her kitchen table. Addie dropped onto the couch with a yawn.

"Jamie wants to know if you want to go to the arena early with him to hang out with the team." She explained.

"How early is early?" Paisley asked.

Addie shrugged, typing a response to Jamie. "I kinda want to so we don't have to pay for parking but I also want to take one of our own cars so we can leave when we want." She sighed.

"I agree with both but I don't think we'll want to leave at any point." Paisley turned on the chair towards her friend. "I also have to wear my glasses tonight. I won't be able to see the game if I don't."

"You look fine with your glasses." Addie huffed, sitting up. She saw Jamie had replied. "Jamie said around four thirty." She looked back at Paisley.

She was looking something up on her laptop. "What time is it now?" She said, writing something down.

"Eleven fourteen." Addie rolled onto her stomach.

"Tell him yeah." Paisley nodded. "I can get ready in that amount of time."

"I would hope so." Addie laughed, sitting up. "I'm gonna go shower and then go pick up a Dallas shirt or something. Do you want one?"

Paisley nodded. She got up and walked into her room. Addie typed out a reply to Jamie while she waited for her friend. She told him that they'd be ready and Jamie replied that he couldn't wait. She smiled a bit. Paisley came out of her room, rummaging through her wallet. She placed three hundred dollar bills in Addie's hand. Addie stared at the money in confusion before look at her friend with the same expression.

"First of all, why did you have three hundred dollars in cash just sitting in your wallet?" Addie shook her head as she tucked it into her wallet. "And second of all, why in the world would I need this much for a shirt?"

Paisley smiled. "I went to the bank this morning and took it out because I was going to ask you to go shopping for Dallas stuff with me today, but since you're offering to go, I won't come." She sang. "And I want a jersey, not a shirt."

"Really?" Addie growled. "Okay, Val I'm guessing?" Paisley nodded. "What even is his last name?"

"Something unpronounceable. Just look for number forty three." Paisley instructed before going back to her work.

Addie let out a longer growl as she walked to her front door. She threw it open and stepped into the hall. She struggled to get her key into her locked. She kicked her door as if it would help, stubbing her toe. She yanked the keys out and breathed deeply. She started smacking her head on her door repeatedly. A hand grabbed hers and then her keys. She looked over quickly. It was Jordie. Addie looked past him and saw Vernon Fiddler and Trevor Daley standing at Jamie's door.

"Need some help?" Jordie chuckled, taking her key from her.

He stuck the key in the lock. He wiggled it around a bit before it clicked. He turned the key then set it back straight. He pulled out the key and placed it in Addie's hand. He gestured for her to try the handle. She turned it and the door opened. She gave Jordie a smile. Trevor and Vernon laughed. She glared at them.

"Thanks, Jordie." She smiled at him.

"No problem. I'm always willing to help out my new sister-in-law." He smirked.

She rolled her eyes. "Goodbye." She opened the door more and stepped in.

"See you tonight, right?" Trevor called.

She nodded. She heard Jamie's door click open and she ran into her apartment. She heard one of the guys saying he just missed Addie. She shook her head. She liked Jamie, she just wasn't ready for him to see her not done up. Not that she was insecure in anyway, there were just ways she wanted to look when certain people saw her. She walked off to her bedroom. She threw on some tights and an old high school sweater. She didn't bother showering yet. She could do that when she got back.

Addie didn't think to google where there were jerseys and shirts and such until she was sitting in the heart of Dallas. She found a Dick Sporting Good and drove to it. She was just looking around at first. Jamie was well liked, apparently, but so was Tyler. She didn't see much Val though. She saw some of the other guys' names on things. She went through some shirts she liked, but there wasn't much Jamie. She decided to talk to a clerk.

"Excuse me," She called. A man looked over from whatever he was doing. "I really need help with two things."

"Yes, are you looking for a player or something in particular?" He smiled at her.

"I need a number forty three jersey." She felt her face flush not knowing his last name. "My friend wants one but I don't know how to say his last name."

"Nichushkin?" The clerk asked.

"Yes, Val! The big, Russian kid!" Addie exclaimed.

"We have some right here. Do you know what size?" He offered, rummaging through them.

"Small, definitely." She nodded. He handed her a small jersey. "And I'm looking for a Jamie Benn shirt. Like just with the logo on the front and his name on the back."

"A shirsey." He asked, leading her somewhere. She nodded. He showed her a pile of them. "What size for that?"

"Medium." She stated. He handed her a medium shirt. "Thank you so much."

"Hey, it's just my job." He shrugged as he walked off.

Addie paid for their things. The cashier looked shocked that Addie handed her three hundred dollar bills to pay for the jersey. Addie didn't even try to explain. She took her bags and went home. She showered when she got home. She walked into her bedroom to find Paisley rummaging through the bags.

"There are two things and two bags. If your jersey is not in one, it's in the other." Addie shook her head, drying her hair with her towel.

"Shut up." Paisley hissed and grabbed the other bag. "You can keep the change."

"Thanks, I really need it." Addie rolled her eyes.

"Hey, what are you wearing tonight?" Paisley asked, chewing her lip.

Addie shrugged. "I don't know. Probably jeans and like wedges. We're going out after."

"I'm wearing tights and Birks with socks." Paisley sang.

"Pais, we're going out after." Addie shook her head.

"I'll leave jeans and different shoes in Jamie's car to change into." Paisley stated. "I wanna be comfortable."

"Just wear one outfit." Addie sighed.

"Fine!" Paisley growled before going back to her apartment.

Addie shook her head with an eye roll. She started getting ready. She put product in her hair to keep it from grizzling. She was planning to wear it natural. Her natural hair was some wavy, curly, mess and she thought it would suit what she planned to wear. She kept her make up to her same simple routine. Foundation, powder, bronzer, mascara. She didn't use much. She didn't need much. Next was her clothing.

She found a bra and then a thong. She hesitated, wondering if matching them was important. She shook that off and put the ones she picked on. She pulled the shirt out of its bag. She tore all the tags off of it, along with the size sticker running down the side. She slid it on. It fit well. She grabbed the jeans she had in mind then slid on her heels. She was ready with ten minutes to spare. An accomplishment for her.

She grabbed her phone. She had one of those cases that her cards could also sit in. Her driver's license, her debit card, and her credit card were all she needed. She placed that in her back pocket and headed out. She locked her front door. She took the fifteen steps down the hall to Jamie's door. She knocked. He pulled it open, brows furrowed at who it could be. His face softened when he saw Addie smiling up at him. He smiled, giving her a hug. She followed him in his apartment, closing the door behind her.

"You look really nice. Who's on the back of that shirt, though?" He teased as he shoved his phone and wallet into his pocket.

She moved her hair to the side and spun around. He saw the back had his name and number on it. He smiled as he made sure he had everything. Addie turned back to face him. His hair was slicked back and he was freshly shaved. He looked good. He buttoned his shirt up the rest of the way. She walked over and helped him with the collar. He put his tie around his neck and pulled it tight. Addie straightened it out for him. He turned to get some help with the jacket part.

"Are you nervous?" She asked, noticing his short breaths.

"A bit." He confessed, adjusting the jacket.

"Why? You've been doing this for years. You always seem so collected." She told him as he turned back around to face her.

"Yeah, but I haven't had a girl at a game for me in a long time." He stated before walking off to his room.

"You have girls at games for you everyday. You're the captain." She rolled her eyes.

He came out of his room with a black zip up in hand. "Yeah, but not girls I actually care about." He explained. "Here, you're gonna get cold in just that at the arena."

She took the sweater. "I'm gonna end up with your entire wardrobe if you keep handing your clothes to me." She teased, sliding it on.

It was way too big for her. It had a Stars logo on the right side, over her heart. She frowned up at him. It didn't have his number anywhere. He grabbed the hood and twisted it around to her face. There was a small fourteen sitting on it. She smiled at it, then up at him. He smiled back before wrapping an arm around her shoulders. He turned her towards the door, reaching down for his small bag. He led her out. Paisley was emerging from her door at the same time. She cocked a brow at Addie who was standing with Jamie as he locked his door. Jamie looked over at her.

"Is that a Tyler jersey?" He called as the pair walked over to Paisley.

"Over my dead body." She showed one of the sleeves.

"Good. There's enough bunnies in his jerseys at the games as it is." Jamie teased as he tangled his hand with Addie's.

Paisley gave Addie a look. Addie just widened her eyes and made a face. Jamie held Addie's hand the entire trip to the parking garage. He let go to click the car starter on his key chain. Most girls would be in awe of his car, but Addie and Paisley grew up around these kind of toys. Paisley got into the back seat behind the passenger's side. Addie got shotgun. Jamie took his phone and wallet out of his pocket before he climbed in. He say them in the cup holder. And the three were off.

They got to the arena and Jamie parked in a special area just for the players. He held Addie's hand again as they walked into the building. He let go when he saw some of the guys. He was fisting pumping them and shaking hands and such. Paisley spotted some Montreal players and whacked Addie. Addie hit her back. They were both pretty freaked out. Jamie finished talking with someone and turned to the girls. They both smiled at him innocently. He narrowed his eyes at them.

"I have to go see some of the Habs guys. You can stay here and wait for me or wander around. Up to you." He shrugged.

Addie looked at Paisley. Paisley gave her a look. "We'll wait for you." Addie smiled, pecking the corner of his mouth once again. "Go get into their heads."

Jamie winked as he walked away. Paisley watched as he walked over. He talked with a pair of guys for a bit. Paisley was on her phone, trying to figure out who they were. It was Prust and Plekanec. They finished chatting and walked off. Gallagher and Galchenyuk came out after. Jamie towered Gallagher. They laughed and such while Galchenyuk just looked angry. He looked over at the girls and they both looked away. He was kind of scary. Gallagher tapped Jamie arm as him and Galchenyuk walked away and towards the girls.

Gallagher nodded at the girls as he walked by. They gave him smiled in return. Galchenyuk just stared them down, continuing to look back and stare while they walked off. Gallagher shoved him and he turned away, finally. The girls both laughed before looking back to Jamie. And P.K. Subban. And Carey Price. Three gold medalists. Paisley grabbed Addie's arms.

"Your fucking boyfriend is talking to Carey fucking Price!" She exclaimed. "Can we please go over there?"

"Paisley, no!" Addie shoved her off. "We're going to embarrass him."

"They're definitely looking over here." Paisley said, staring over at the three.

"Fuck off, that's not funny." Addie hissed, looking over. Her anger was replaced with shock. "Holy fuck."

Jamie waved them over. Addie took a deep breath and started walking over to him. Paisley was following closely behind. Paisley was whispering to Addie about going right over to Jamie and wrapping an arm around him. Addie nodded in response. She got it. She had to make it known that her and Jamie were seeing each other. She reached him, sliding an arm around his waist. His wrapped around her shoulder. P.K. and Carey smiled at the girls.

Jamie was hesitant for a minute. "This is my girl, Addison, and her best friend Paisley." He introduced.

Paisley shook Carey's hand while Addie shook P.K.'s, and then they switched. Small talk was made. Addie told them to call her just that. They laughed a bit before the boys excused themselves. Addie, Paisley, and Jamie walked together. Jamie's giant hand reached for Addie's tiny one. They laced their fingers together. It was nice. They walked over to the Dallas change room. Some of the guys were standing around outside. Jamie turned to face Addie.

"I have to go do captain stuff." He explained with a smile.

"That's okay. We're gonna learn our bearings and whatnot." She told him.

"What, do you plan to be here a lot or something?" He teased.

She rolled her eyes. "Good luck, Captain. I'll be cheering you on." She said as she pecked his cheek.

"Thank you." He smiled. She turned to Paisley. "Oh, and Addie,"

She turned back to face him with a brow raised. He grabbed her waist and pulled her into him. His lips pressed to hers. She held his face. He deepened the kiss. Their first kiss. He made sure to play with her tongue a bit. They pulled apart and Addie was just staring at him.

"That's how you wish someone luck." He beamed.

She shook her head as he walked away. Paisley was smirking at her when she turned around. Addie rolled her eyes, shoving her friend. They just walked the arena. Jamie had set them up with some passes that basically allowed them to do anything they wanted. The last thing they decided to do was do some shopping at the store in the arena. Addie bought every different shirsey of Jamie she could find. She purchased a jersey of his as well, and a Tyler shirsey. She bought so normal shirts with the logo, a sweater, and a toque. Paisley bought anything Val she found, a Tyler shirsey so he wouldn't cry, and a Dallas keychain.

They picked up food and beer and found their seats. Jamie was ridiculous. They were right behind the Stars bench. Addie shook her head and sat down. The teams were both on the ice, skating around. Val was shown on the big screen, looking absolutely miserable in a suite. Jamie and Tyler were fooling around with each other. Jamie skated over to the bench. He gave the girls a thumbs up with a questioning expression. They both nodded with their thumbs up. He winked at Addie before skating off. As the seats started to fill, Paisley realized the seat next to her was empty. Until Val came and sat with them. He just smiled and stole a nacho from Paisley.

The anthems played. Paisley and Addie sang the Canadian anthem loud. As well as the Star-Spangled Banner. It was a 'banger' in the words of Addie. Puck drop came and the game began. The Canadiens' Emelin was called for holding Ryan Garbutt. The Stars' power-play went to work. The face off was in the Canadiens zone. Spezza won, gave the puck to Goligoski, who passed to Tyler. He waited and sent the puck towards the net. Cody Eakin found an empty spot and buried in. 1-0 Stars. Subban was called for holding Garbutt as well. The Stars' couldn't capitalize on that one.

The first ended with the Stars up by one. Paisley went for the first beer run. Val stayed with Addie. They didn't say much for the first bit. Addie kept looking over at him. He was just a baby. He wasn't even twenty yet. He looked over at her. She frowned at him. He furrowed his brows. She took a deep breath and moved into Paisley's seat. He looked nervous.

"Paisley's really interested you." She explained.

"Is that why she's wearing my jersey?" He asked, his accent strong.

Addie nodded. "You're a lot younger than us." She breathed.

"Three years, not bad." He shrugged.

"You know she's just gonna wanna hook up at first, right?" She cocked a brow.

Val grinned. "I'm Russian, that's not a problem."

Addie shook her head with a smile. She moved back to her seat. Val had a grin on his face the rest of the time. Paisley came back with two beers. She excused herself as she walked by people. Val held her waist as he passed her. She gave him a look. He just smiled. She smiled back before she turned to Addie. She handed Addie her beer. Addie just smiled innocently. The teams came back to the ice. Jamie skated around before he looked over. He gave Addie a smile. She smiled back.

Less than two minutes into the second, Pacioretty was in the box for a delay of game. Not even a minute later, Plekanec was right beside him for interference against Tyler. It was a five on three. Trevor Daley sent a pass to Jamie. Jamie played with it to the side of Price. Emelin laid on the ice, trying to block a shot for Jamie. He sent it across to Tyler who shot. The horn went off. The Stars had a two point lead at the beginning of the second. Next call was an unsportsmanlike on Prust against Garbutt. Garbutt was great at getting penalties called. The Canadiens killed the penalty. The next call was against the Stars. Horcoff was getting two for slashing against Subban. The Stars killed that off. It was a quiet period until there was eleven seconds left. Emelin was called for cross-checking and Garbutt was called for embellishment. Four on four. Jamie won the draw against Desharnais and passed it back to Tyler. He shot and it got a piece of Price's blocker, but not enough as it trickled past and across the goal line. The horn sounded. 3-0 Stars.

Nothing happened throughout the second intermission. Addie went for a beer run. She came back to Paisley and Val grinning and talking with each other. The final period came quickly. Andrighetto got a goal for the Canadiens. Kari didn't have a chance on the backhand. The boys comforted him and the game went on. Around the ten minute mark, Erik Cole was called with tripping against Subban. That was killed thankfully. With just over three minutes left, Plekanec was in the box for tripping Jamie. Time was winding down, and the Canadiens pulled Price. Garbutt tipped the puck past the defender and he was gone. An empty netter was scored and that was the game. Stars won 4-1.

Notes

title: 'Show You Off' by Jason Aldean.