All The Small Things

Sidney laid quietly snuggled against Laci. The rise and fall of her chest soothing him to sleep. He couldn't help but think about how things with her just seemed right. She was a good counter balance for him. Laci might have what it takes to be his girl, maybe?

"Hey Cap, all your thinking is disturbing my napping."

Sidney laughed and pulled her closer. Laci threw a leg over his massive hip and petted his wide chest. Sidney found it oddly relaxing as she rubbed circles. Sid kissed the top of her head. He could absolutely get used to having this woman beside him, in more ways than one.

"Sleep!" exclaimed Laci, scooting closer if possible "Or Geno will ban me from your bed." Sid closed his eyes and willed himself to sleep like he did every day. Laci was amazed at how fast he fell asleep. She made a mental note to check to see if he had an on/off switch. Laci's eyes swept shut unable to resist the warmth of Sidney Crosby’s body.

The alarm clock bleating in the pitch-black room startled Laci awake. She momentarily panicked when she didn't realize where she was. She attempted to bolt upright, but was pinned to the bed, even more panic crept in. Then she realized just what the giant weight was, Captain Canada. The alarm continued to shrill. Laci tried to crawl out from under the giant Canadian to silence the alarm, but moving a sleeping 200lb hockey player was harder that it appeared.

Sid's arm shot out and silenced the alarm. He tucked Laci closer to his body. If anyone saw this position it would be hilarious. At some point during their nap she had become his teddy bear, not that she was complaining. Sid was sprawled out on his stomach with his arm wrapped around her waist. She was pinned to the bed by his wide shoulder. She watched Sid's back move in time to his breathing. Like the rest of Sidney, his back was a remarkable sight. Laci had yet to discover a part of Sidney that wasn't perfect. Okay, the boy was a little OCD and that laugh, but neither of those things were deal breakers. Laci used her free hand to scratch Sidney's back. His head lolled towards her and he grinned.

"That is not a productive way to get me out of bed." He murmured. Lace's hands stilled. "I didn't say stop." He whined. Laci laughed. She was about to resume scratching his back when her cell phone chirped. She moved to get the phone, but he held her tight.

"It might be about Cole. I need to check it." She stated.

Sid sat straight up looking slightly scared "Cole?"

"I don't if it is, but if he’s having a bad day Jared knows to call me. I'm sorry." Replied Laci.

"Don't apologize!" said Sidney "I want the best for him too. I need to get in the shower. Do whatever you need to do." Sidney climbed out of the bed and stretched. It wasn't fair that any man could look that presentable climbing out of the bed. #IWokeUpLikeThis must be talking about Crosby. Laci pulled her phone off the night stand next to the bed. She immediately began to giggle, and saved the number in the phone.

G: This Geno. I send number to Geno from Sid phone. No funny business! He need shower, suit, and go to arena. Maybe you dress him? Be more style.

"Laughing is good?" Called Sidney.

"Yep, nothing to worry about, just a text message from Geno."

"How does he even have your number?" He inquired.

"Per the text? He sent it to himself from your phone. I’m gathering it’s to make sure I don’t spoil the hockey magic that is Sidney Crosby." Laci heard Sidney groan from the bathroom. She laughed again. As if by command the phone chimed again.

G: You get first message?
Laci: Yes, I was too busy laughing to respond.
G: why laugh?
Laci: Your cap wanted to know why you had my number.
G: I explain
Laci: I know.
G: now he worries

"G doesn't want you to worry!" yelled Laci
"Well now I’m definitely worried," replied Sid "Is he hurt?"

Laci walked into the bathroom where Sidney was in the shower. Well, she couldn't say she wasn't just a little disappointed that the shower door was frosted. "He's fine. He’s texting me instructions about your schedule, and telling me no funny business."

Sidney had been washing his hair when she walked in to the bathroom. "Oh? Now he's not all I'm score? I don't come with instructions!"

"I'm score?" Asked Laci.

Sidney groaned and laid his head against the tile in the shower. Laci laughed. "No worries, Captain. I'll ask Geno. But in the meantime, I'm going closet diving. Per Geno ‘you'll be more style’."

"I'm not Russian, French Canadian, or Swedish." he said over his shoulder "I have the basics, they all go together."

G: He is worried, da?
Laci: He is fine
G: fine is bad
Laci: Fine means he is getting out of the shower. We are leaving the bathroom to get dressed
G: I tell nyet! no funny business.
Laci: Maybe I'm score.
G: If better game for Sid you part of the juju
Laci: I'm teasing, I’m in his closet.
G: Blue is good color for Sid.

Laci laid her phone on the bathroom counter. "So, picking out your suit won't mess with your super powers?"
"Taylor normally checks to see if I match on FaceTime. She’ll be glad to be off the hook probably."

"Any rules I should know about?" she called leaving the bathroom.

"No, Daphne has approved everything in my game day closet."

"Should I be jealous of Daphne?" She quipped.

"She’s my stylist, and she has a very fashionable husband." Replied Sid coming into his bedroom in just a towel.

Laci stared for a moment "I’m not sure I want cover up all that pretty, Captain."

"It would be a short game for me in this get up." Laughed Sidney.

"Fine, but it would totally be an ‘I'm score’ moment," she sassed walking into his closet "and Geno says you look best in blue."

"How much trouble do you think I'd be in if I murdered my Russian team mate?" He pontificated.

"I think it's sweet. He’s your wingman, and apparently the keeper to the book of secrets on Sidney Crosby rules I was promised."

Sid laughed again and leaned up against the door jamb of his closet. Laci was opening all the doors and drawers in his closet. She tossed him a pair of bright blue under armor. "I like those, they’re UK blue. But there isn't any Alabama Crimson, but we can work on that."

"These are bright." he replied.

"You look best in blue. Let's give Geno what he wants." She teased. Laci was currently flipping the through his shirt selection. She was lost in a sea of white and French blue. Her eyes came to rest on a dark navy blue shirt. She pulled it down and moved to his suit selection. She found a gray suit that worked well with the navy shirt. She slid the tie rack out of its hiding place and began her search for the one that would do as the name suggest and tie the outfit together. She grabbed the steel gray and white striped tie that looked to have been made to match the suit. She pulled a pair of navy socks from the drawer and snagged his dark brown dress shoes. When Sid realized she was still browsing his closet, he tugged on the under armor. After careful consideration of his cuff links and watches she had everything laid out.

"I kind of love the just under armor look. So why aren't there Captain underwear ads?." Asked Laci

"I tend to keep my clothes on in public. Plus, my dad and manager would kill me." he stated.

"That's not very fun, Sidney." Laci bussed a kiss across the bottom of his jaw "Let's get this started. If you aren't at the arena on time it will be like Gaston storming the castle to kill the beast."

Laci had managed to get herself dressed by the time Sid emerged from his closet. He was frowning at her.
"What?" She quizzed "You don't like the suit?"

"I thought..." He began, but stopped.

"You thought what?" She asked

"I thought you might want to ride over to the arena with me. But you’re not dressed for the game. Not that you don't look great, but I thought you'd…I need to shut up, and the suit is perfect and exactly in the configuration Daphne sent it to me in."

"I was going to visit Cole at the hospital and get dressed there." She said in a calming tone.

Sidney didn't have a poker face and his expression showed disappointment. Laci stepped closer to him, adjusting his tie. She laid his coat across the foot of the bed and took the cuff links from his hand. She held her hand out for his right wrist and began putting on his cuff links. "I have my bag in the car with what I plan to wear to the game. I can be ready to go in about 10 minutes if you want me to go with you. I just don't want to rock the boat." She said after the left cuff link was in place. Sidney had never had anyone but his mom or Taylor help him get ready. Well Daphne, but it was her job. Once again, he found her touch soothing.

Sid leaned in a kissed her gently "I'll go get your bag. I need to leave in 20 minutes." Laci nodded at him "Listen my pregame is pretty…well, intense, and I am completely zoned out. I have weird stuff I do a certain way. You'll be with Duper more than me. I understand if you would rather wait."

"You want me there." she answered "Now get my bag. I’m not getting in trouble for messing up your rituals."

"But you want to go, right?" He asked his whiskey colored eyes seeking reassurance from her that she wasn't just going along with it.

Laci came up on her toes and pulled his mouth down to hers. She gave him a kiss before whispering in his ear "I can't stay away." Sid's mouth crashed into hers. Dear lord, thought Laci, we'll never make it to the arena. She pulled away from him. He pressed his forehead to hers "17 minutes Crosby, move that ass." He laughed again. She grabbed her purse and tossed him the keys to her car. She and her purse ventured into the luxurious bathroom. When Sidney returned, she had her hair twisted into a messy bun. It looked done and undone at the same time. Like it was put up before she went to bed, but was now a mess. His fingers itched to pull the honey tresses free. She was touching up her make up as he watched, it was oddly intimate. He wasn't sure he'd ever watched a woman put on her makeup.

"Go pack up, Captain. We have 13 minutes. I'll meet you in the living room in 10." She instructed. Sidney nodded and went about gathering the things he always took with him. He slid the suit jacket on and waited for Laci to join him. She walked into the living room wearing a soft long black sweater, dark skinny jeans, and knee high black boots. She looked every bit the Pens WAG with her black and gold infinity scarf and gold jewelry. She looked casual but put together. Nothing artificial. He was still looking at her but had yet to speak. "Do I pass inspection?"

"You’re perfect." he replied "I won't stay away either."

"That's what you think, mister. I've got my orders from Geno to deliver you to Marc, and that is exactly what I will do."

"What if I want to stash you in the locker room?"

"Can I take pics of Tanger for the nurse’s station? Moral would double." She smiled.

"Ok, no locker room for you. I'm texting Nathalie."

"Fine be that way." she said sticking out her tongue. Sidney threw his head back and giggle-honked at her antics. Damned she didn't like that sound more every time she heard it. "Move that ass, Crosby."

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