Off the Ice (Penalty Kill 2)

Marley nods.

“Well then, I’m so happy for you.”

“Who are we happy for?” Levi and Trevor sit down at the table with us.

“Trevor and Marley are dating.” I smile at Levi.

“I already figured that out.” Levi grabs a fry from my plate.

“You did? When?” Trevor asks confused.

“That night we all went to dinner with your parents. Your mouth dropped open and drool was everywhere when you saw her.”

“Shut up, Carr.” Trevor puts his arm around Marley. I can see that they are both looking very happy. So, I’m so happy for him and her.

“How are things with your parents?” Marley asks

“Okay, I guess.” In reality, we’ve only talked a couple times since that night I blew up at them. Our conversations have been short and to the point.

“Let’s talk about something fun.” Trevor waves the waiter down and changes the topic. He must realize that I don’t want to talk about it.

“How about we discuss spring break.” Levi hops into the conversation.

“Yes, let’s talk about that.” Marley claps excited. “Where are we going?”

“Well, Trevor and I were talking-,” Levi starts.

“Woah,” I interrupt him. “Trevor and you?” I look between them both.

“Easy, Smarty. We’re not exchanging friendship bracelets or anything.” We all bust out laughing at the table.

“Fine. Where are we going?” I ask.

After we all discussed our own ideas, we came up with flying down to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. None of us had been there before and the flights seemed cheaper than other places. We talk a bit longer, eat some food, and then we head our separate ways.

Standing outside my car, Levi wraps me in his arms. There is still snow on the ground and it’s freezing, but in his arms, I’m perfectly warm.

“Wanna come home with me?” Levi asks.

“What? We hardly ever go to your place.”

“Yeah, but I figure change is good. Besides, I have a better selection of beer and DVDs than you do.” He smirks at me.

“Yeah, right.” I slap his shoulder, which doesn’t do anything since he has a hoodie and a jacket on. “But, yeah I’ll come over. I need to grab some stuff from my apartment.”

“About an hour then?” I nod and he leans down and kisses me.

I head back to my place and begin to pack an overnight bag. I’m almost done when there is a knock.

“Hey, you.” I greet Zack on the other side and let him in.

“I thought I would come over and see what you’re up to. I haven’t talked to you in forever.” He gives me a hug.

“Are you drinking?” I ask as I push away from him.

Zack shrugs. “A few beers.” I know better than that. His words are slurring.

“Oh.” Zack always drinks. He loves partying, and that’s something I’m not into at all. I head back to my bedroom, and he follows. “I’m heading to Levi’s tonight. What are you doing?”