Moving up to the NHL

The Penguins are getting ready for their practice. It has been a few hours since Tristan asked me to be his girlfriend. I honestly thought he would want to go out a few times before we took it further, but I guess he really does like me. His teammates are probably teasing him or whatever. I want to meet them, just not all at once. Sid seemed like a cool guy when he approached me at the front counter to get my number for Tristan. Tristan Jarry, brave as hell to be a goaltender, but nervous as hell to get a girl's number. It is so cool that I can sit here and watch them practice. There seems to be a few other ladies here too. Probably some of the players wives and girlfriends. I believe they are called the WAGs. The Penguins are pretty serious about their practices, but at times they do goof off. Well, they are boys and boys will be boys right?
"Hey, you Tristan's girlfriend?" asks one of the ladies as the WAGs walk over to me. They seem nice, but I am shy around new people.
"Yeah, my name is Natalie."
"Nice to meet you, Natalie. My name is Christina. I'm Murray's girlfriend."
"Nice to meet you too."
"Tristan is keeping his mouth shut about you," smiles Christina as she sits down next to me.
"He's just trying to avoid all the teasing from the guys," says another girl. I think that's Catherine. "Christina heard about you because of Murray. Sid told him about you. So, some of the guys know."
"Yeah, they are keeping it a secret from the pranksters on the team. Which, is pretty much the whole team. I swear as far as I know that only Sid and Matt know," says Christina.
"As long as I don't get teased about it," I say as we all laugh. I like these girls. They are really nice people.
"Jarry will get the majority of the teasing," laughs Catherine. Man, I feel bad for him already. Oh well, I guess teams have to pick on their goaltender every now and then.
"Yeah, I feel bad for that kid. Way to welcome him to the NHL. He deserves this roster spot," says Christina. Tristan really does deserve the spot on the pro roster. He is a really good goaltender. Matt Murray is a great goalie too. I love it here in Pittaburgh. I already have some friends and a super hot boyfriend. I really want to spend time with Tristan and these girls. Maybe when Tristan is out with the guys, I'll hang out with the girls.
"Well, we should go meet up with the guys. They are just about done," says Catherine. Her and her son head to the locker room. "Nice to meet you, Natalie!"
"You coming?" asks Christina as she gets out of her seat.
"I just kinda want to avoid the team right now. I'm very shy around new people."
"Oh hun, I totally understand. Here is my number. Maybe we will all go shopping this weekend."
"That sounds like fun."
"Alright. Well send me a text later and we will make some plans with the girls."
"Alright, sounds good."

***

I meet up with Tristan near his car. Like I said, I'm trying to avoid the boys for now. I'm sure Tristan is trying to his best to do the same.
"Hey, that was a good practice," I say as I get in his car. We quickly get out of there. I think a few of his teammates saw us. Shit. Well, Tristan is going to get teased later.
"Yeah, they are going to give me shit later," says Tristan trying not to laugh. He knows they will only be joking with him. Although, jokes like that are actually really funny.
"Just play along," I say as we head back to my house. "That's what I would do. Back when I was in junior high, I had a crush on this really cute guy and my friends constantly teased me about it and I just went along with it. He was also a hockey player, but he played defense. Don't worry, I like you more."
We just smile at that. I really do like him a lot more. He already treats me like a queen. I think my parents would like him, but it's too soon for them to meet. Although, my dad is over protective, so he may demand to meet Tristan soon. I can only see that happening.
"You okay?" asks Tristan as he snaps me out of my thoughts.
"Yeah, just thinking about my parents and how they would react to us being together. My dad is the over protective one and my mom, well, she likes everybody."
"Would they be happy for us?"
"My mom would be, my dad can be hard to impress, but as long as you act like yourself, he should like you. I have just had bad luck with guys. That's why he can be so judgmental. Guys I have been with in the past only wanted sex or whatever. I would never give it to them. Not how I want my first time to be," I say as I look out the window. I feel like I made Tristan feel awkward. He has probably had a lot of sex and me just telling him that I am a virgin, may have scared him a little.
"I understand that. Guys can be pigs. I'm not like that. I respect women."
"Thanks for being like that. I don't see how men can do stuff like that to women," I say as I just lay my head on his shoulder.
"You okay? You seem a little sad. That's the past. Look forward to the future," says Tristan as he puts his arm around me.
"Yeah. I didn't mean to lay all this on you. You're jsut easy to talk to and a I trust you. I know you would never hurt me."
"Damn straight I won't. Just look to the future."
We get to my house and it looks like my parents are in bed. No lights are on and their cars are parked peacefully in the driveway. I want to just spend time with Tristan. I would love to go upstiars and watch a movie with him. The only thing is, my parents would kill me. They just wouldn't be happy if I had company over without telling them. I don't blame them.
"Tonight was fun," says Tristan as he shuts off the car. The lights would shine right in my parents room. It is really late at night.
"Yeah, I wish it didn't have to end."
"Me too. You probably want to go get some rest, huh?"
"I gotta work in the morning, so, yeah I probably should. Thanks for the talk. It really made me feel better," I say as I open the door to his car.
"Sid wanted me to ask you if you wanted to come over tomorrow after work?"
"Sure. That sounds like fun."
"Just to let you know, Matt and Kris will be there. Phil might be there too. If anything, I would take more shit from Kris and Phil. They are the two players that just love to tease and prank everyone."
"Well, as long as it's not your whole team," I say. I think he can tell I would be overwhelmed if all the guys came over.
"No, not all of them. It'll be okay. They won't tease you, all of the teasing will be pointed my way," says Tristan as we both chuckle. At least Tristan knows what's coming to him.
"Well, I better go inside."
"I'll walk you to the door," says Tristan as we get out of his car. He is such a gentleman. Why aren't men like this anymore?
"What time do you want me to come over tomorrow?"
"Well, do you want me to give you a ride to work and then I pick you up after your shift?"
"That sounds good. I have to be to work by eight though."
"I have practice tomorrow morning anyways."
"Oh, okay," I say as we walk up the steps to the front door of my house. I really don't want this night to end. I get my key out of my purse and unlock the door.
"Well, I will see you tomorrow then. Have a good night," says Tristan as he gives me a hug and walks back to his car. I only smile as tonight couldn't have been more perfect.

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