“Come on, you know you want to.” He shakes my shoulders knowing very well that I want to go.
“Trev, I really do have a lot of work.”
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bsp; “You are still coming, right?” I look up at him and see his bright smile. He is just lucky that I really love hockey and him, too.
“Fine. I’ll be there.” He kisses my temple and runs off with his teammates.
I stop by the local deli, grab a sandwich, and head home. I know I don’t have much time to get ready before the game. When I walk into my apartment, I toss my books and bag onto my desk and change quickly. My phone is ringing and when I look at the display, I see it’s Levi.
“Hello.”
“Hey, Smarty. What are you up to?”
“Getting ready to head to the hockey game. Why?”
“Oh, no big deal. I was going to see if you want to grab a bite, but since you are busy, we can another time.”
“Sorry, after the game I have a lot of homework to do.” An idea pops in my head. “Hey, do you want to go to the game with me?”
“No way. Sorry. The only way I go to a JWU game is if I’m playing on the opposite team.”
“Well, if you came I bet there could be some morefun after the game.” I’m flirting because I want to finish our make-out session.
“You just said that you would be busy,” he points out to me.
“Well, I had trouble sleeping last night because we didn’t finish making out and I’m betting that you had ahard time too.” I hear him groan on the other side of the phone. I bite my lip to keep from laughing.
“How about this? I’ll meet you when the third period starts.”
“Well, I guess, if that’s the best you can offer...” I sigh at him as he laughs.
“How about I throw in some dinner? Will that make it a better deal?”
“Much better. See ya soon.”
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My throat is sore from yelling for my brother and his team. They are playing amazingly. Trevor is one goal away from scoring three goals, a hat trick, and I want him to get it. The start of third period brings everyone to their feet when the JWU Hockey Team take the ice. I’ve been saving a seat for Levi, but he is not here yet. I text him to let him know the section I’m in.
I turn my attention back onto the ice. I love every sound that comes from the players being on the ice. Their skates cutting the ice, the shouts of commands from the coaches, and watching their faces full of determination.
I stare at Trevor’s red jersey as he takes the ice. Through the face mask, I can see Trevor’s brown eyes that match mine. He wants that hat trick. Flanked by two of the opposing players, Trevor fights for the puck, shoots and scores. I scream so loud, I’m sure my twin can hear me.
“Well, I guess your brother really wants the MVP this year?” Levi says in my ear. I notice that his nose is slightly red, but not swollen.
“Hey, be nice, he deserves that hat trick.” I lightly slap his chest. Levi hooks my belt loop and pulls me closer to him. His kiss is sweet and perfect.
“I want to finish watching the game.” I mumble against his lips. “We can finish this later.” He slightly pouts his lips, and I just laugh at him.
We watch the rest of the game together. Levi doesn’t cheer, but he does pay attention. When it’s over, I lead Levi down to the player’s entrance. I wait on my brother to come out to congratulate him for his amazing game. Levi has not let go of me since he arrived to the game, and it is no different when my brother and his friends come out of the locker room.
“Hey,” I leap into Trevor’s arms. “I’m so proud of you.”
Trevor hugs me tight.
“Yeah, McCarthy, congrats.” I know that Levi is being sarcastic, but it makes my brother tense up anyway. Then I see Noah and Sloan come up and flank Trevor.