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Never Expected This

Chapter 12

It seemed merely half an hour ago that I agreed to go to Brendan's hockey game. But that was not the case. 5 hours passed to get us to this expected moment. They guys both left an hour ago, which left me alone with Anna. Since I did not have the teams jersey with me, she said that it is crucial for me to wear one of her's. So I had my Galchenyuk jersey on over my sweater and my jeans. Which made me look like a normal partisan going to a hockey. But Anna... I guess it was the fashionista in her taking control or maybe the fact that she just looks good in anything she wears because she looked gorgeous. She kept asking if I wanted to add some make up for me to look cuter. But I wasn't having it. I never wore it and nor will I start simply because " People are going to see me with Alex's sister." I am me and shall stay me.
I would love to say that I remembered the trip to the arena. But that would be a lie. While Anna made small talk with me and with the faint sound of Taylor Swift, I kept thinking of why was I lucky to be here. Why did I get the chance to meet Brendan? But honestly, maybe it was the universe repaying me for the shit it made me go through. That it was it's "Good job for surviving... so far". Because let's face it, she will never give you a peace of mind forever nor shall she give you something without her getting something in return. That's life, she lends and expects to be payed back. One way or another, she'll get what she wants.
The whole process of getting our tickets checked and finding our seats passed by so quickly. Almost made me wonder if the security worker's gave us special treatment. I quickly forgot about it because I was startled by the loud bang. I looked at the direction from where it came from and saw that Brendan was waving at us like a mad man. He was happy. And God, I don't know why but that made me happy as well. My hand found the necklace he gave me today and they couldn't help but play with it.
"What was that?" Anna asked.
"What was what?" I shot back.
"You know, that" she said pointing at where Brendan shot the puck at. "And this" She said pointing at me.
"I don't know what you are talking about, he's just a friend." I said.
"Sure and I suppose you act like a little school girl whenever a male friend notices you" She said giving me a knowing look. I sighed not knowing how to explain any of it to her because frankly I wasn't able to explain it to myself what was going on. All I knew it that whatever was going between us was strange, but a good kind of strange. I was about to open my mouth to answer but the MC had asked us to rise for the singing of the national anthems. I sang proudly the Canadian national anthem while she sung the American one. After that, the game quickly started. The Canadiens were playing against the New York Rangers; an original six match up. And if it was like anything like before, I won't be so still in my seat. But I had to try. At least, so I don't ruin Anna's imagine of me.
"The Canadiens lost the puck in the forecheck." They should have fought harder.
"The Ranger's are quick to get into position." They better not score a goal.
"A little give and go happening on the blue line." Someone! Go and stop this before they score on us.
"Staal shoot, but it goes just wide!" That was a warning shot. Go and get the puck!
"St-Louis is quick to recover the rebound." NO! What are you guys doing?!!
"He passes the puck to Nash. Who shoot, and scores! And the Ranger's are up by one, here in the first period."
At this point, I got up from my seat frustrated by the way the team who's jersey I have on was playing. I felt Anna's hand on my forearm. I knew she wanted me to sit down, so I did.
"It's just one goal, Iz. They'll catch up." She said.
"No, its not just one goal. It's THE first goal of the match. Now this game can go both sides. Either the Habs are going to play desperate hockey and lose the match..."
"Or they can take this and use the energy and make the Ranger's suffer." She interjected. "Relax, we still got this." She said smiling. I gave her a small smile.
"Hey, I've never seen you act like this?" she said. I turned my attention to the ice avoiding her question.
"Its cause you've never seen me at a hockey game" I murmured.
For the rest of the period, we talked little, and the score still remained the same. I was upset by the way they played the opening period. They were not taking advantage of the opportunities or putting more pressure on the teams offense. Anna asked if I wanted anything from the cantine as she was going herself but I didn't. I waited in my seat silently until I got a text from Brendan
"How is it so far?"
"Do you want me say something positive?" I text back.
"No. The truth." he quickly replied.
" Well you guys need to put more pressure. Cos these guys are getting so much chances when they could be easily stopped. And another thing, don't try making long passes when clearing. They've been good at intercepting those passes so far." I send.
Maybe it was too honest but hey he asked for it. After 2 minutes of waiting I thought that he was upset with what I sent. But he soon replied back.
"I was talking about your game experience. But thanks for the advice! Will do u proud!" He sent back.
The rest of the game, the guys really picked up the pace. The crowed roaring, the guys scoring, it was a game all right. Brendan didn't score but he still got a point. Once the game was done, Anna had told me that we would be soon be able to go down and see the boys. I was trying to keep my calm. I know its not the first time that I meet them but still. They are my favorite team after all. We shortly got up and made our way to the locker room.
She lead the way and we continued our conversation of the game. The adrenaline was still pumping, I could only imagine what the guys felt. When we walked in I was greeted by Subban and Alex. We talked for a bit about God knows what but I wasn't concentrated in the conversation. I was trying to find him in here. But I couldn't see him. Alex probably notice me being distant because he finally said.
"He's in the shower. He should be out soon." I felt my checks flush. Embarrassed, I looked at the floor. I felt an arm sneak its way around my waist.
"Now, El what's gotten you like this?" He asked acting surprised. I smiled at him.
"Nothing." I say. "Are you done?" I asked. He nodded.
He quickly said goodbye to guys and walked me over to his car. Before opening my door for me, he stopped and just starred into my eyes. I couldn't help but look at the ground. I'm horrible when it comes to eye contact. He placed his index under my chin and tilted up so our eyes could meet. They held something in them. The same look he had on before we kissed. Realizing that I understood what he felt, he cupped my face in his hand.
"Isabelle?" He said in such a low voice.
"Yes Brendan?" I said. My voice too was shaky. I honestly could not feel anything. I felt numb, the only thing keeping me sane was the warmth of his hand on my cheek. And I badly wanted his lips on mine too. I thought maybe he was teasing me. Wanting to see how I'd react to his touch. Until he ask the question I've been longing for.
"May I?" I nodded. He lend in and touched my lips lightly with his. I was hungry for his lips and yet he was only brushing mine. He was taunting me. And I didnt like that. I grabbed his jacket with both of my hands and started to kiss him hard. He kissed back with the same intensity. And the feelings were back all over again. He kept saying my name in between each kiss. I didn't want it to stop but he broke away first.
"Did I do something wrong?" I asked. After all I'm not as experience as him.
"No, not at all sweetheart. It's just people might be taking pictures or my teammates might be seeing us not being able to control ourselves." He said.
"I'm so sorry I didn't even think about that." I said looking at the floor.
"Don't be." He said. "I'm glade to know you want me just as much as I want you." He said. I looked up at him to meet his intense stare and felt this sudden boost of confidence. And with a smirk I said.
"Prove it."
He opened the door for me. I sat down inside the car, he closed the door for me and made his way to his seat. He started the engine and said.
"El dear, you're going to wish you never put me up to that challenge".

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