Ride (Reposted)

October 2013

"Why the fuck do you have to live all the way in Richardson?" Jamie entered Emily's apartment with a groan of frustration.

"Because it's close to work." Emily sighed.

Since the season started her and Jamie had been fighting constantly. The Stars PR team had been pushing his and Tyler's new bromance, which meant no time for Emily.

And she was getting frustrated that he wasn't paying any attention to her.

Which made him frustrated.

And he missed her terribly. They only got to see each other when she went to games, and then the odd couple of times she spent the night after a game. But always taking off in the early morning hours.

Which is why they mandated this date night in. She was cooking some kind of delicious meal judging by the smell as soon as he walked in the door.

"But it's just so far away." He whined.

"It's a 20 minute drive you need to just chill out."

"Why couldn't you come over to my place?"

"Because last time I was there it smelled and looked like a frat house and Tyler walked in on us talking about some poor girl he just fucked. It's not fair to me to always be going into the city to see you."

"I'm sorry. I missed you." He came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her.

"I missed you too. I'm happy you agreed to this." She turned her head so he could kiss her.

"Of course. What are you making? It smells amazing."

"Just pasta and chicken. Something simple, but delicious."

"And this is why I'm Chubb's." Jamie sighed.

"Honey, you will forever be Chubb's." She giggled, rubbing his stomach, "now if only I could get to the gym to get rid of this spare tire."

"I love your curves." He stated as she loaded up a plate for him.

"So your saying I'm fat?" She asked, turning around with a very offended look on her face.

"No... Babe... I..." He stammered.

"You are saying I'm fat!"

"Em."

"Here's dinner. Enjoy it because I'm becoming anorexic to be that skinny bitch that you met back in February." She shoved his plate into his hand and stormed off.

He heard her bedroom door slam closed while he just stood there.

He could sit and wait for her.

Eat dinner.

Or go to her bedroom and tell her how much he loved her.

The last option was probably the best. And safest.

Placing his plate down on the counter he padded up the stairs and opened her door slowly.

Unsure of what to expect.

It sounded like she was crying.

"Em? Babe? Can I come in?" He asked carefully.

"Yeah." She said quietly, facing the wall.

"I love you." He told her, crawling in behind her and pulling her into his arms.

"Even if I'm fat?" She rolled over to look at him.

"You are not fat. You are beautiful." He kissed her forehead. "Every." He moved to her nose. "Inch." He kissed both her cheeks, "of you. Okay. Now let's go back downstairs and eat dinner."

"Okay." She sniffed.

He could see how tired she was as he helped her out of bed. She was moving sluggishly, she had bags under her eyes and she was already in comfortable clothes.

"How about you and I move in with each other at the end of the season." He suggested once they were back in the dining room.

"Yeah?! Seriously?" She grinned.

"I'm completely serious. We'll buy a house somewhere between here and downtown." He assured her as he brought their plates over.

"Preston Hollow would be a good neighbourhood. Let's wait until after Olympic break to start looking." She squeezed his bicep playfully.

"Yeah. That works. Did you get the vacation time approved?"

"I did. So regardless if you get chosen to the Olympic team or not your stuck with me."

"I wouldn't have it any other way." He smiled as he leaned over for a kiss.

"Hat off mister." She giggled as she pulled his SnapBack off.

***

"This is nice." She sighed as she leaned back against Jamie in the warm bath.

"It is. We should have this once a week. Here." She felt him kiss her shoulder.

"See. This is so relaxing and I don't have to worry about sharing you with your brother and Tyler."

She heard him laugh.

"You know we're going to have to find a house that will have a bath tub that will fit the both of us at once eh."

"Yeah. If not we can always remodel. What do you want in a house?"

"Big. For all the kids we're gonna have."

"Oh yeah?"

"Yeah. With a big yard and a big kitchen." He laughed, "how about you?"

"I'd be happy in a cardboard box with you. A big garage for a sports car or two. Big kitchen, big yard with a pool and a big master bathroom. Big closet. For all your clothes."

"All my clothes hey?" He pinched her hip, "who's the one who has a closet that's overflowing?"

"Me." She laughed, "it's always been like that. Even in Montreal. PK would always make fun of me too."

"You and PK never..." He asked cautiously.

"No. God no. PK is like my brother. Trust me babe. I would have told you if PK and I ever did anything. You know what he's like. From world juniors."

"Yeah. This is true I guess."

"I wish I didn't have to go to Austin tomorrow. I wanna just spend an entire day with you."

"Then don't go. You don't need to work love. I can support us."

"Jamie. I love you. But work is work. I need to make my own money so I don't spend yours. And Dan needs my help."

"I hate that guy."

"I know you do."

"He's creepy."

"No he's not."

"He's got like this creepy little crush on you. He doesn't even like hockey but he has season tickets? He stalks you."

"He doesn't stalk me, and he just has issues adjusting to people. You were the same way when you met everyone from work. And besides, he has a partner."

"I adjust to people. I just prefer to keep to myself."

"Listen to you mister antisocial. And you're awkward."

***

"I love cuddling with you." She sighed as he wrapped his arms around her.

"I hate fighting with you and I missed you."

She turned him into such a sap.

"I hate fighting with you too. It puts so much of a strain on us. I think I need to steal one of your shirts." She slid out from his arms and picked up his t-shirt off the floor and slid it on.

"That goes to your knees." He laughed.

"Well it doesn't help that your tall and built like a line-backer. I like wearing your button downs more."

"I know you do. That's why I don't bring them over."

"I'll always settle for your hoodies." She grinned as he pulled her back down into bed.

"I know. That's why I have a low inventory of those too. You little thief."

"You never complain." She yawned.

"I know. It's because I love you."

"Good, because I love you too you big turd."

"I'm a turd now?"

"Hey I'm not the one with a full brown sweat suit." She laughed.

"That was one time!"

"And it will forever be pulled from the chirp vault. I'm sleepy."

"Are you now?"

"Yeah. Good night."

He watched her roll over and pass out in a matter of seconds.

It was probably the whole bottle of wine she consumed as well as being tired on top of it.

He didn't mind.

As far as he knew he was out not to long after.

Notes

Sorry that took a while to post. My phone that I was writing these on died and I had about 4 chapters ready to post and I had to start fresh, I hope you all enjoy!