Kirsten's POV
The team dinner was normal, we went around the table, talking about ourselves, and I talked a lot, seeing as they didn't know much about me yet. They were all laughing and joking, and it seemed like I was really fitting in, and nobody made any jokes about Tyler and I. I was really grateful for that. I went back home, alone, and woke up the next morning early, and went to the rink to get everything ready. I gathered up out supplies, and made sure I had everything ready to leave. We got on the plane, and left. I was talking to Dave, and he said, "Part of the reason I chose you for this job was because you're so well traveled. It makes it easier because you know what to do, and can pack up and leave, and not be afraid to fly."

"Well, I've been traveling since I was about 8 by myself. I love going on planes. And I've never set foot on a plane this nice!" I said, and we chatted like that for a while, and I was still kind of in awe of the plane, because it was huge, and has spacious seats, a kitchenette, and everything else you could imagine.

We landed in Tampa, and got to the hotel via bus. A pretty nice bus. Damn, this job had it's perks. We get set up, and I have a room to myself, because I'm the only female athletic trainer. I don't bother to unpack, because it didn't matter. I texted Ben, telling him I was in town, and he invited me to hang out with him and a bunch of his teammates. And that he invited some Stars players, too. It's later in the day because of the time change, and we go out to dinner as a team, all wearing what we did on the plane, and when I got back to my room, I put on a dress that was red, not too short, but still tight in the right places. The neck was cut low, but the skirt kind of flared out a little. I put on my white flats, and headed out the door. When I was at the front door, I saw Jamie, Kari, Val, John and Tyler waiting there, too. They found a cab, and Tyler, Kari, and Val get in one, and Jamie, John and I get in the other. Jamie questions me a little, "So, how are you liking this job so far?"

"It's really awesome! So, who invited you out?" I tell him, and the query back.

"Stamkos, what about you?" He asks pointedly.

"Ben did. Why do you care?" I say sassily.

"I was just making conversation... Unless there's something you want to confess?" He asks.

"Nothing I can think of." I say, and the cab pulls up.

"Kir, I wasn't trying to be mean or anything. I'm just concerned about your bedroom habits. As your friend." He says quietly after John steps out of the car.

"Don't be. They're my choices. It doesn't matter who I do right now." I say, and get out of the car too. I go into the club, and I can see the VIP section. I start to head over there, and Ben immediately comes over to greet me.

"Hey K! How have you been?" He says shouting slightly because of the nose in here.

"I've been good! What about you?" I ask.

"I've been good. What are you doing in town?" Ben says, leading me back towards the VIP section.

"I'm the new athletic trainer for the Stars. It's pretty fucking awesome!" I say excitedly.

"That's great! Congratulations Hun." He says, as we get within earshot of others in the VIP section. It looks like Tyler is listening to what I'm saying, and then I think about it, and realize I don't care. He knows that there was zero commitment. I let Ben buy me a drink.

"Okay, but my limit is two, because I have to be sober and not hungover!" I say, taking the drink from him. I go mingle with other players I know, seeing Tyler Johnson, Steven Stamkos, Victor Hedman, and Ryan Callahan. It was awesome. I finish my drink, and then Ben takes me out onto the dance floor. He grabs my hips, and starts grinding on me. It's really fun to dance with him, because I know him pretty well, and he's a nice guy. He is so tall, and that turns me on, because I don't hang out with people that are 8 inches taller than me.

Ben leans down to my ear, and says, "Wanna get out of here?" and I nod, and he takes me by the hand and leads me out the door. I don't look back. We get to Ben's apartment, and then we do the dirty.

After we finish, I tell him, "I have to go back to my hotel, and I would appreciate it if you didn't tell anyone about this..." And leave to go catch a cab. I walk back into the hotel, and hope I don't look like I just fucked. I get back into my room, but on my purple sweatpants and change into a sports bra. I also take out my contacts and put on my glasses. I sit down on my bed, and turn on my music. I turn on Spotify, and the song 'Sex on Fire' by the Kings of Leon, when there is a knock on the door. I get up and go answer it. I open it to see Tyler standing there. "What do you need?" I ask, and think about how awkward it is that that song is on.

"I just wanted to see if you were back yet..." He said awkwardly. He tries to step into my room, but I didn't step back, barring his way into my room. "What's up? And nice song choice by the way." He says with a wink.

"Ty... You should go... Now's not a good time." I say, closing the door slightly.

"Why? Because I'm not a 6'7" goalie named Ben Bishop?" He says snottily.

"No! Because I want to go to bed, its like 1 in the morning. And why do you care if I did hang out with Ben?" I say.

"First off, I know you didn't just hang out. I saw you leave with him. And second, who said I cared?" He said, with a nasty look on his face. He is clearly mad.

"Get in here right now. I don't want people to hear Tyler!" I say and pull him in by his shirt, making him stumble. "Yeah. I fucked Ben. But he is a really nice guy, and I know him. Tyler, I told you we are not exclusively fucking, and if you can't handle that, then we can't do it anymore." I say, and open the door and shove him out, with him looking pissed the fuck off. I walk over to my bed, and am still listening to my music, and thinking about how to act like nothing happened. Eventually, I plug my phone into the charger and change my music to headphones and fall asleep.

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