Chapter 7

I woke up in the morning to the shower running.  The bed beside me was empty which made me assume that Geno was the one in there taking a shower. I looked at the clock and it read 9:43. I slept in really late. Im usually up by 8:30, at the latest.  I quickly came up with an idea and stripped down to nothing and headed to the door that lead to his bathroom.  I could see it was him because I recognized the boxers on the ground.  Normally I was never this sexual..ever. I never had sex with a guy without knowing him for at least three weeks. It may not seem long, but I was never one to give it up within a few dates. I didn't know what came over me, but I wanted him.. bad, and I couldn't wait. So without thinking I opened up the shower door and stepped in.  Even though I was sure it was Geno, I was a little relieved when I saw his eyes widen, and a large smile spread across his face. After last night, I was starting to believe I needed to be a little more cautious of where I got naked at.

As soon as I stepped in the shower his hands were all over me. His shower could quite possibly be one of the nicest parts of his house.  It was all stone and had a large seat in it. His mouth immediately connected with mine and was from the start a hot, passionate kiss. His kisses began trailing down my neck and two my chest. He grabbed my right boob while his other one went into his mouth. He was flicking it with his tongue and rolling the other one between his fingers. I threw my head back unable to move. He switched sides and began doing the same thing to my right boob. He moved his mouth back to mine and took it into another passionate kiss. As we were kissing I felt his fingers slip inside of me. Then one more,  then another. Finally I couldn't take it anymore and I turned the water off, and pulled him into his room and onto the bed. I instructed him to lay down on  his back and he willingly did. His erection was big, and sticking straight up. I slowly leaned over it and took him in my mouth. I could see him taking in the view of him in my mouth with my boobs hanging there. I began sucking and flicking my tongue all around while rubbing the top part of his erection. Soon enough I felt all of his liquid in my mouth.

I got up, but he wasn't nearly  done yet. He grabbed me by my waist and flipped me on my back.  He immediately went down and began rubbing my clit with his fingers. Then his tongue darted into me. He began rolling it around and the combination of sucking and flicking of his tongue. I was going crazy. I needed him in me, now, and I couldn't wait any longer.

"Geno," I said between breaths "I need you."

"Tell me what you want"

"I want you in me.. now."

"All you had to do was ask" He said with a devilish grin.

He began pounding into me harder than anyone has ever before. I couldn't help it, and I didn't care at the moment if his teammates were home.. I was screaming his name like I'd never screamed anyones name before. After I couldn't take it anymore he emptied himself inside of me, and pulled out. He rolled over next to me.

"That was...soo good." He said to me.

"I'm sure I could get used to mornings like this."

After our breathing went back to normal we went downstairs to get something to eat. A man was sitting there reading a newspaper when we got down there.

"Luca, this is Hayden."

"Hi Hayden, I'm Luca."

He politely got up and folded his newspaper and set it on the breakfast counter. As he was walking by Geno I heard him mumble.. "Nothing like waking up to my teammates name over and over again." Luca walked away laughing and I was blushing more than I ever had before.

"I think I'm gonna get going. Got some homework to catch up on." I said to Geno as I grabbed my keys that were still sitting on the counter.

"Okay, I'll call you later" He said with that million dollar smile.

He walked me to the door and as I was about to walk out, he pulled me into an electrifying kiss. I stooped breathing momentarily and then finally my breathing came back to normal when we broke the kiss. I smiled and walked to my car, and drove out of his long driveway and headed back home, after quite possibly one of the best mornings I'd had in a long time.

Chapter 6

I woke up in the morning to an empty bed. I got out of bed and went downstairs to get some breakfast. There was a note on the kitchen table.

Morning skate.

Did not want to wake you.
I'll call you around noon.

-Evgeni


I had been putting off cleaning my house for a while. I had nothing to do all day so I figured today was the perfect day to do it. I got out all of my cleaning stuff and got down to work. I got lost in cleaning until I heard my phone buzz signaling I had a new message.

It was Evgeni.

Dinner at my house at 7. Meet me there.


I quickly called him since I had never been to his house before, and had no idea how to get there. Once I had directions I decided to go out for a run. I used to be a runner all through high school but since then I hadn't run much. I ran all around my block. It took me about an hour since I hadn't been in the best of shape. It was around 5:30 so I got in the shower to get ready for the night. I dried my hair, straightened it, and threw on a tiny amount of make up on. I put on a pair of light wash jean shorts, a peach and white plaid flannel shirt, and a pair of white gladiator sandals.


When it was around 6:30 I decided to try to find my way to his house. After finally making my way there I parked my car in the driveway, and got out of my car. I walked up the steps that get to the front door and rang the door bell. I heard footsteps then I saw Evgeni come to the door and open it.


"Well hello there gorgeous"


"Hello handsome. Wow whatever you're making smells amazing."


"Steak with vegetables and baked potatoes."


"Yumm."


"It should be done in like 15 minutes.


"This house is kind of big for a single guy. Don't you ever get lonely?"


"Oh no," He said with a laugh, "I live with 3 other guys from the team."


"Ohhh, well that seems about right then."


He showed me every room in the house. After he was done showing me the house, we went downstairs to eat dinner.


"So who else lives here?"


"Me, Alex Goligoski, TK, and Luca Caputi."


"Oh that's cool. Where are they?"


"I think Alex had to go to dinner with his parents, Tyler went to stay at his girlfriend's house, and I don't remember where Luca is. I think he may have gone over one of his buddie's houses."


We talked for a little while more and then cleaned up the plates.


"Hey did you bring a bathing suit?" He asked me.


"No.. was I supposed to?"


"Ugh I totally forgot to tell you to bring one. It's an awesome night we could have gone swimming."


"Can any of your neighbors see into your pool area?"


"No it's all gated around."


"Well then who says I need a bathing suit," I said with a mischevious smile on my face.


A large smile spread across his whole face. "That's fine with me. I'll be right back I'm gonna go grab my trunks---


"Hey whoa whoa hey! If I'm going in naked you sure as hell aren't going in with trunks on."


"You want me to go naked too?"


"Hell yes! What's the point if only one person is skinny dipping and the other isn't?"


"Alright, let's go!" He said as he started to run towards the back door.

We got to the backyard and it was indeed very secluded. We both whipped off our clothes and jumped in. The water was ice cold!

"OH MY GOD!!" I yelled as soon as I came up from under the water. "This water is like 30 degrees!

"Shit! You're right! I'm getting the hell outta here!" He swam away as I quickly followed behind him.

We got out and ran to grab our clothes. I ran into his house and waited for him to come in. As I started putting my underwear back on I heard the front door start to open. I freaked out and ran into the first door I could find to put my clothes on my naked body. Turns out I was in the pantry. As I was putting my clothes on I heard someone start talking.

"Uhh, dude, why are you naked...?"

"Oh shit, I had a girl over, and uhm, we were swimming, but I don't know where she is..... Did you see her?"

"No, uhm, I'll talk to you later. If I see her, I'll uh, let you know."

I heard footsteps go up the stairs and I came out of my hiding place.

"Hey, uhm I ran in there because I was naked and didn't want someone coming into your house to meet me for the first time while I was completely naked."

He started cracking up and soon enough we were both cracking up. "It's okay, it was just Luca."

"Well go put some clothes on, you owe me some hot chocolate so I don't end up freezing to death."

After he put his clothes back on, and he made us both some hot chocolate we decided to sit on the couch with each other and try to get to know each other a little better.  He put in a movie and we snuggled up close to watch it.  Soon enough I couldn't keep my eyes open anymore and I fell asleep.  I felt myself being woken up and I saw Geno's large body hovering over top of me.

"Do you just want to stay here tonight? It's kind of late."

"Yeah that sounds good, thank you."
Geno picked me up bridal style and carried me up the steps into his bedroom. He gave me a pair of his basketball shorts and one of his t shirts. I quickly changed into it, as Geno stripped down to his boxers.  We got into his bed and he quickly grabbed onto me and pulled me close.  With the warmth of his body against mine, and his heavy breathing, I quickly fell back asleep.

I'm sure I could get used to this...

Chapter 5

I woke up at 8:30 to the blaring of my alarm. I realized it was Monday and I had to be at class at 10:00. I jumped in the shower and quickly got ready. I grabbed my books, my car keys, and my phone. I had one new message.



Max.



So are we up for our usual Monday lunches?



Of course we are. My class will be over around 12.



k. meet me at olive garden. get here fast before i eat all the salad.



its unlimited darlin. alright ill see in a few.







I went to class, and when class was over my professor pulled aside after my class was over.



I have an amazing opportunity for you to go and intern with the Pittsburgh Penguins. They told me to pick one person from my class that knows about hockey, and that is in my sports medicine program.



My mouth hit the floor.



ARE YOU KIDDING?!



No, he said laughing, I am 100% serious. You will get to do what the head athletic trainer does. You will be with them in the locker room, and helping out with anything health related they need you to do.



Oh my goodness! This is the greatest thing ever! Thank you sooo much! I said as I gave my professor a hug.





I left class and got into my car and drove to Olive Garden. I pulled in next to Max's car.



I got a text. Geno.



Are you coming to the game tonight?



Absolutely! Score a goal for me(:



You got it.







Your favorite girl is right here! I said laughing as I see Max sitting in a booth all alone.



He gets up and hugs me.



Thank God. I've freakin starving over here. And to top it off i feel so weird sitting here alone.



Sorry, I was just pulled aside by my professor.



My parties haven't made you start failing your exams have they?!



Of course not! But I have amazing news!



What?!



Guess who is going to be interning with the Pittsburgh Penguins for the athletic trainer!



Oh my God! Are you serious!



Yeah! Awesome huh?!



Thats awesome!





We ate our lunch, and talked about the team, and such. We got up and left, and he gave me a hug and kiss on the cheek and hurried up and stepped back.



I forgot! I can't be kissing my teammate's girl!



Oh goodness. It was a cheek kiss.



I know I'm just playin with ya. So you and Ange will be at the game tonight right?



Without a doubt.



Alright well I'll bring you both back after the game.



Alright bye Max good luck tonight.





I had three more classes then I could go home. They all seemed to drag on for what seemed like forever. Finally, they were all over, and I went home to go get ready for the game. When I got home I put my clothes on. I wore one of Talbot's jerseys he had given to me. I was ready. Ange and I headed over to Mellon and took our seats right before warm ups.



Miro Satan freaked Ange and I that he seemed to love to stare at us when would sit there. We had met him a bunch of times and he was extremely nice, but when he was on the ice he freaked us out. We heard the girls behind us talking about Geno and Jordan. One girl started to talk about what she would like to do with Geno. I thought to myself, "Wow those are some good ideas, I'll have to try them on him one day." "Oh God what was I thinking! The guy only successfully kissed me once!" Just as I was thinking that he skated over and stopped in front of us. He tossed a puck to the little kid standing in the front row. I couldn't help but smile at how cute it was when the little boy sat there and stared at the puck he just got. Geno then winked at me and smiled, then skated away. It made me laugh when the girl behind me started freaking out that Geno had winked at her.



In the intermission right before the third period was about to begin the girls behind us hadn't stop talking about Jordan and Geno the entire night. Even during the plays. The usher of our section came down to us. Are you Hayden and Angela? Yes. That is us, Ange replied. I was informed to tell you that Mr. Evgeni Malkin, Mr. Jordan Staal, and Mr. Maxime Talbot would like you to come down to the locker room after the game is over. Here are two passes. Just show them to the security and he will gladly let you in. Ok thank you, Ange and I said calmly. When the usher left the girls behind us tapped on our backs. We turned around and they started shrieking. How do you know those three?! We have known them for a while. How?! They're are just our good friends. Luckily the music started and the Penguins came out which shut the girls up. Geno and Jordan came over and we held up our passes and they smiled and skated away. The girls were practically silent the rest of the night.



The Pens won the game that night and we walked down to the locker rooms. The music was playing in the locker room and we were all having a good time. I was sitting on Geno's lap. When all the reporters barreled in. He pushed me off and jumped up. He whispered in my ear that he doesn't quite want them to know about us, and it was better if they didn't have any clues. Luckily, no one asked about me and we all decided to go to Diesel after. I walked out with Geno, Jordan, and Ange. Ange and I loved that all the fans were screaming for Jordan and Geno. We stood there patiently and then when the boys were finished signing we walked away and Ange and I drove home to go and change before going to Diesel. I put on a tight light blue dress with diamond studding in the back.



We walked over to Diesel and all the guys spotted us before we spotted them. Geno had my drink in his hand when he was on his way over.



Well don't you look fine! as I looked at him in that sexy white and grey striped shirt.



And someone is looking mighty sexy! he said while twirling me around to check out my dress, and probably more.



I practically chugged my drink then pulled him out to dance. We danced to everything. I heard Turning Me On, come on, and I couldn't help but really get into it. And so did Geno. We decided to head out because I got really tired. Ange said she was going to be spending the night at Jordan's. I invited Geno over to my apartment.



When I opened up the door, he moved over and starting kissing me. He grabbed the back of my head pulled me closer and started kissing me hard. I threw my keys onto the couch, and he managed to shut the door with his free hand. He kept kissing me, until I felt his tongue pushing for entry. I couldn't deny it. He started to massage my tongue with his. He threw me on the couch and fell on top of me and continued to kiss me. He went to tug at the bottom of my dress, but I stopped him.



Should we do this?



It's up to you. I don't want to pressure you. I honestly really like you, and if you don't want to do this we don't have to.



Do you say that to all the girls you just want to sleep with? I said half kidding, half serious.



No, I honestly really like you, and I don't want to do anything you aren't ready for.



Well I think we can do it.



Are you sure? He asked for reassurance.

Positive.


He was still on top of me and he began to kiss me again. Harder than before. Once again he begged for entry and I once again granted it. He picked me up and continued kissing me and he went to the bathroom, where he turned my shower on full blast. He came back over with a super seductive look on his face. I started unbuttoning his jeans and ripped off his shirt. He at the same time kicked off his shoes, as I did with mine. He easily pulled my dress over my head. I stood there in my bra and thong, while he was only in his boxers. He opened up the shower door and I whipped off his boxers as he unclipped my bra, and he pulled my panties down. I reached over and grabbed a condom out of Ange's drawer where I knew she had a stash. We got in the shower and he grabbed the body wash and squirted it all over me. He began rubbing it in. Right as I was about to do the same to him. I stopped and leaned into him. I felt one of his fingers inside me, and I couldn't help but gasp.

Later after our shower. we moved into the bedroom and he threw me down and got on top of me and grabbed the condom that was laying on the bed. I took it from his hands put it on with slowly. After I put it on he jammed himself inside me. I couldn't breathe. I wrapped my legs around him and squeezed hard. I dug my nails into his back. He started pulling in and out slowly, but then increased his speed and I couldn't take it anymore and let out a huge moan of his name. He smiled and pulled. We layed there and breathed heavily for a few moments before he pulled down the sheets.

Can I stay here for the night?

Of course. I said hardly able to breathe.

He crawled under and I layed next to him. My head fit right in between his arm and his chest. He placed a kiss on my forehead and I quickly fell asleep.

Chapter 4

I woke up the next morning around 8:00 and noticed that Ange was still sleeping on the couch where she must have fallen asleep last night. I figured I'd make her her favorite, pancakes, bacon and eggs, for breakfast. About half way through making breakfast she walked in.

"What smells like heaven?" she said in the middle of a long yawn.

"The usual. Nice hair," I commented on her curly hair that turned into a matted mess.

"Shut up and give me my damn food"

I laughed and we sat down to eat breakfast.

"So you and Jordan, getting pretty close there last night"

"Did I really? Oh God, I think I may have one one to many shots. Seriously Max knows how to make every single shot known to man."

"I wouldn't doubt that. He tried giving me one but I stuck to my drink."

"I figured. I am really sorry I totally ruined the moment with you and Geno there last night."

"Ange don't worry. Shit happens."

"Yeah, but remind me I owe you lunch for that."

"Well if you really want to," I said laughing.

"So are you two going to dinner tonight?"

"Yeah I think so. I have no clue where."

"Sounds fun! In fact if I can remember correctly I'm supposed to have lunch with Jordan today."

"Oh yum. Well you better go get some more sleep. I love you but you look like shit right now."

"Thanks babe," she said with a sarcastic tone.

By the time we were done having breakfast it was around 9:30. I figured I should probably get a head start on my research paper due in 3 weeks. I loved going to Pitt. I was right in the middle of all the sports and that is exactly where I always wanted to be. Especially since I am going for sports medicine. Its so fun to look out my window and see all the black and gold. I love it. So after working on my paper for a good hour I went out for a run. Running always released so much stress for me. I grabbed my iPod and started down the stairs. Max was just coming in from his morning skate, and he had Jordan with him.

"Hey are you and Geno... a-a-a... thing now?" Max asked me struggling to find the right words.

"No. Well kinda. I don't really know. I don't know him that much...yet. Why?"

"Well he was in the locker room and he kept talking to Jordan and me about you."

"I think he really likes you."

"I like him, but I barely know him."

"Who cares. So I heard your going to dinner with him tonight..?" Max said with a smirk.

"Maybe," I said with a smile "Now let me go I need to go run"

"Alright. Call me tomorrow so I can see how your date with goes."

"You got it dude!" I yelled as I was half way out the main door.


When I got back to my apartment it was nearly 12:00, and I was already exhausted again. So like usual I took a nap and woke up at around 1:15. When I woke up I had a missed call and a new text message. 1 missed call: Geno. 1 new text message: Geno.

"hey Hayden. I tried calling but you didn't answer. Call me when you get this."


"Hey Hayden!" I was happily greeted by him.

"Hey Geno. Sorry i missed your call. I was sleeping."

"No problem. I just wanted to let you know that is it alright if I pick you up at around 7:00 for dinner?"

"That sounds good. Where are we going?"

"It's a surprise."

"Not fair!"

He laughed. "Sorry, so I will see you around 7:00?"

"Of course. See you then."

"Goodbye Hayden." He hung up.

(5:00):

I got out of the shower and dried my hair and curled it. I put on a sexy little black dress and simple silver jewelry on. I put on silver and diamond studded heels on. I put a little bit of make-up on. I grabbed my small silver clutch, and by 6:45, I was calling Max freaking out.

"Max i don't ever like first dates and I'm so scared."

"Don't worry. He's one of the nicest and coolest people you can meet."

"Are you sure?"

"Positive."

I talked to Max until I heard a know at the door. I looked at the clock on the cable box. Perfect timing. 6:58.

"Oh God Max he's here!"

"Go and have some fun!"

"Alright. Thank you so much."

"You're welcome."

I walked as casually over to the door as possible even though my legs felt like jello the whole time I was walking over.


I opened the door to see him looking extremely handsome in a nice light purple shirt and black pants. His hair was perfectly gelled, and I couldn't help but notice that his belt had a D&G on it. If this guy didn't have style I didn't know who did.

"Wow. You look gorgeous!" He greeted me when I opened the door.

"You look extremely handsome as well."

"Ya think?" He did a spin around so I could make an inspection.

(Thought: Not only does he look good but damn that boy has a fine ass! :End thought)

"Absolutely."

"Well we better get going, we don't want to be late."

He opened up the door for me. Instead of bringing his little white Porsche he brought his black Range Rover. New car smell, I loved that smell. We made some small talk on the way there.

We pulled up to this beautiful restaurant.

We went inside and immediately the hostess jumped up and said Mr. Malkin we have your table ready for you. Please follow me.

Have you ever had that feeling you're being watched? Well have you ever had that feeling that 20 people are watching you. When we were walking to our table that night I saw people whipping out there phones to take a picture of my date. I didn't realize why at first until what Kris said sank in.

Flashback:

"Yeah he's leading the NHL in points right now."

End Flashback.

I almost got a little scared, but then I came back to reality that he is just a person.

The waiter brought our menus over, and the choices sounded beyond amazing. He really knew how to treat a lady for just a first date. I looked over at the prices and my mouth almost hit the floor. I tried not to make it obvious. I wanted to order the cheapest thing on the menu, but even the cheapest thing was expensive. I settled on a piece of salmon with garlic mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables while he orders a steak with a baked potato and corn. He definitely had a normal male appetite.

We made small talk. Talked about hockey, about his family, about when he was growing up in Russia. We talked about my school, my family, my life revolving around hockey growing up. We had much more in common than I would have ever thought possible.

When our food came it was extremely elegant looking and delicious. We ate are meals and obviously having a 20 something year old male hockey player diet, he asked if we could go out for ice cream. And I was looking for any excuse to spend a little more time with him. He got chocolate ice cream, and I got mint chocolate chip. We ate some of ours, and some of each others. We sat outside and talked for another hour.

"I have a home game tomorrow."

"Yeah I know. I have tickets, I'll be there."

"Oh I was just about to ask you if you wanted tickets, but beings you already have them I guess you don't need me to get you some.

"Where do you sit?"

"6 rows from the ice right by the opposing teams penalty box."

"Well I will definitely be looking for you tomorrow."

I smiled, and was quickly brought out of my trance when he asked if I was ready for him to take me home.I reluctantly said yes. We hopped back into his car, and he took me back to my apartment. He walked me up to my door, and we stood there for a moment.

I tried breaking the silence. "I had a really nice...."

And before I could finish he had placed his lips on mine and had his hand around my waist. He broke away after a few moments.

"I had a really nice time too Hayden. I will see you tomorrow. Goodnight."

And with that I opened up my apartment door, shut it, and slid down the door to the floor. Ange came over, and at first looked worried then got a huge smile on her face.

"He kissed me." I said with the biggest smile on my face.

"YES! I didn't even ruin it this time!"

I finally composed myself and walked into my room, put my pajamas on, and fell alseep with an even bigger smile on my face.

Chapter 3

I pulled into my parking lot and walked into the building. While in the elevator i realized I was still smiling. In fact I hadn't stopped smiling since I got back into my car. For some reason every time we made eye contact I got those nervous butterflies, and yet I still felt completely comfortable talking to him.

I opened up the door and I saw Ange sitting on the couch watching one of her favorite reality shows.

"Soooo... How was your little date?" She said grinning ear to ear.

"It was good. He took me to a little cafe, and I got to know him a little bit."

"Did he kiss you?"

"Just on the cheek. I only met him the night before."

"Yeah, yeah."

"He asked me to go to dinner with him tomorrow."

"Second date, maybe he'll make his move then."

"Ange, that's not the only thing I want. I don't know what it is but there is something about him that I really like."

"Awh, well isn't that cute" She said in a mocking tone that made me laugh.


I went upstairs and got a text message from Max telling us to come down to his place that he was having a party with some of the guys. I replied and told him I'd be there. I assumed that Tyler (Kennedy) and his girlfriend Alexis were going to be there. I think Tyler is great but there is just something about his Alexis that really gets under my skin.

I went downstairs and asked Ange to help me pick out something to wear for the party. She decided on my new pair of jean shorts and a blue and white tank top. The party wasn't til 9, and i was exhausted from the night before so I decided to take a nap. I woke up about an hour and half later to my phone vibrated signaling that I had a new text message. I looked and it was from Geno.

"Want to come to Max's party with me?"

"I was already invited by Max. I will see you there(:"

"Alright I'll see you there. =)"


After getting in the shower I dried my hair and straightened it. I decided to put more eye make up on than I usually do. Just to try something different. I sat with Molly, our 2 year old MaltiPoo and watched an episode of Lost, I previously recorded and waited for Ange to come down. At around 9:15 we decided to go down stairs. There weren't too many people but there were enough people that they filled up Max's apartment. Luckily in our apartment building there aren't too many people and they are all around our age, so we don't usually have anyone complaining unless someone is cramming for a test or something. Max had all of his living room furniture in another room so that the entire room was dance floor. He had the music blaring and had his strobe lights on.

As soon as I walked in I saw Geno talking to Kris on the other side of the kitchen. I didn't want to go up to him quite yet. So instead Ange wanted to talk to Jordan so I went with her and talked a little bit to Sid. He was so quiet, yet so funny. About 5 minutes after we got there I felt a cold glass on my shoulder. I jumped and turned around to see Geno standing there with what looked to be a glass of vodka and cranberry.

"Ooo my favorite!" I told him.

"I know, Kris reminded me. I couldn't remember if it was cranberry or orange."

"Well thank you."

"I've already had two drinks. Wanna dance?"

I laughed recalling him trying to dance with no alcohol in his system.

"Yeah! Let's go."

He grabbed my hand and lead me out to the dance floor. I looked over and noticed that Jordan and Ange were already on the dance floor, and Jordan seemed to be enjoying the low cut top and mini skirt Ange was wearing. Geno wrapped his arms around my waist and we started grinding to Roll by Flo Rida. I could feel his breath of the back of my neck, and his chin on my shoulder. It sent shivers up my back, but in a good way. We danced the whole entire night and I didn't look at one other person in his whole house. After what I guess had been hours Ange came up to me and told me she was going upstairs and told me to come up when I was ready. Geno looked at the huge watch on his wrist and told me had to go get some rest since they had morning skate the next day.

"Where do you live? Do you need a ride home?" he asked me.

"No, I live in the apartment above this with my friend Ange."

"Oh! I didn't know that. Well I guess you don't need a ride there."

"Well, you can walk me up to my door," I said being very flirty.

"Well, if you insist," he said with that million dollar smile of his.

As we were walking up, being the clumsy self I am, tripped and nearly landed on my face. Luckily, right as I tripped he grabbed me and held me up to him. He held me there for a few seconds and right as he was about to lean in and kiss me Ange came running down the stairs with the dog to take her outside. He stopped and let go of me.

"OH! CRAP! SORRY!" Ange said as she stopped..

"No, it's alright" Geno said trying to laugh.

"I'll just go around you. SORRY!"

I just stood there and when Ange passed us down the stairs, we both starting cracking up. But my laugh wasn't just about Ange ruining the moment, it was more a nervous laugh. I barely knew him and I got chills every time we touched. We finished walking up the stairs (luckily without me falling) and we stopped in front of my door. Instead of trying to kiss me he just kissed my cheek and told me he'd call me so we could go out to dinner. I opened the door and couldn't stop smiling. Even though we didn't have our first kiss I was excited for dinner.

I took my make up off and put my shorts and tank top on, and hopped into bed. I looked at my phone which just lit up and showed one text message: Geno.

"I just got home, and I wanted to tell you goodnight again."

I smiled to myself before I replied.

"Goodnight to you too. Have fun at morning skate tomorrow.

"Ha! yeah right. lol. alright goodnight=)"

"Haha alright, night(:"

That night I went to bed with a big smile and my face.

Chapter 2

I woke up in the morning with a nagging headache. Well I am done having three drinks in one night. I got in the shower before figuring I wanted to go shopping. After my splurge on my new shoes I was in the mood to get some stuff to go with them. I got out of the shower and put a tiny amount of make up on and scrunched my hair. I put on a pair of skinny jeans and a low purple v-neck sweater on with a plain white cami underneath. I threw on my new heels and left a note on Ange's door telling her I'd be back around 2.

I went to a few stores but found some good deals and bought some really cute stuff. As I was walking out of Forever 21, my phone starting ringing, but the number was unfamiliar. I answered it anyways.

"Hello?" I asked.

"Hey, it's Geno. I thought I'd give you a call today."

"Oh hi! Sorry i didn't know who you were at first."

"Oh it's ok. Hey would you like to have lunch with me today?"

"Sure, I'd love to, in fact I'm out shopping right now."

"Well would you like to meet me at the arena in 30 minutes and I'll take you to my favorite cafe?"

"That sounds great. So I'll see you in a half hour."

"Sounds good, see you soon."

"Bye." I hung up and walked in to Borders to get a new CD.


I called Ange and told her about how he asked me to go to lunch, and how I was on my way to the arena now. She squeeled and told me how happy she was I was going to lunch with him.

"He is so cute!" Ange squeeled.

"I know right? But I've got to go, I think thats him pulling into the arena now."

"GOOD LUCK!"

"Thanks. I'll talk call you after."


I got out of my car as did he. He came over and wrapped me in a hug.

"Are you ready?" He asked me.

"Absolutely, I am starving. Where are we going?"

"My favorite cafe called Bite of Heaven."

"Sounds good."

"Hop in my car, I'll drive."

I sunk down into the little white Porsche, and wondered how he fit in it himself. He got in with ease and we started to pull out when a little boy walking with him dad tapped on the window. As Geno was rolling down the window he said this will only take one second. He signed the little boy's shirt and shook his hand then he pulled out of the arena parking lot.

We didn't talk much since the ride was only about 3 minutes long.

"This is it?" I thought to myself. It was such a tiny place. But I remembered that it seemed like the small little place always had the best food.

"Well here we are," he said proudly.

He got out and came over and opened my door for me. When we got to the front door he opened the door for me. "This guy is a gentleman," I thought to myself.

When we sat down, what i assumed was the owner came over and began talking to Geno. He then asked Geno if he wanted his usual cheeseburger with provolone. I asked for the exact same.

"So where are you originally from?" he asked me.

"Pittsburgh. Lived here all my life. You?"

"I'm from Russia. A little place called Magnitogorsk.

"Wow! Thats quite a long distance from Pittsburgh! Do you have any family?"

"Yes. I have my mom, dad, and my brother Dennis."

"Do they still live in Russia?"

"Yes, and you?"

"I have my mom, dad, step-dad, and a sister Rain."

We carried on conversations about random things until our food came. I took one bite of my food, and it was amazing.

"This burger is really good!"

"I knew you'd like them. That's why I brought you here."

"Well thank you, I'm going to be coming here more often."

"Will you invite me along?" he asked.

"Of course I will."

We talked some more as we ate. He paid for our bill and we headed out to his car. He opened the door for me and we headed back to the arena. We made some more talk before we got back. He asked me what I was doing the next evening, and I told him I was free. He asked me if he could take me out to dinner. I smiled and told him that would be nice.

"Okay well I will call you tomorrow."

"Okay. Thank you for lunch."

"It was my pleasure."

He pulled me into a hug and placed a kiss on my cheek. I blushed before getting back into my Range Rover and pulling out of the arena.

This guy was really cute and I felt butterflies everytime I saw him. I had only known him for two days but he was already sucking me in like a vacuum. What was I going to do?

Chapter 1

:::This is the first story I've ever written and sorry if its not what you expected but you'll have to bear with me. I know that Evgeni Malkin has a very thick Russian accent and he sometimes doesn't speak correctly and he does not have the most extensive vocabulary yet, but for this story we're going to pretend he does. (:






"Hayden are you ready yet?!" I hear Ange yell from down the stairs.

"One minute, I just have to throw my heels on!" I yell while struggling to strap the black stilettos i just bought earlier that day.

"Damn girl! I guess those heels really were worth the money!"

I smile and run out the door because i really want to make it to warm ups before the game. I jump in the drivers seat while Ange gets in the passengers before we head down.

When we get in there we get our beer, and chicken then head down to our seats and wait for the players to take the ice.

"So have you picked who you'd want to date on the team yet there Hayden?"

"No, you know I don't like to seem like a puck bunny."

"Yeah, yeah whatever. I got my eyes on that hottie with a body, Staal."

I can't help but laugh at the corny rhyme she uses almost every time she sees a hot guy.

"Here they come!" I practically squeel as soon as I hear the boos from the crowd as the Flyers come out.

As soon as I hear that music play I get chills down my back as the Pittsburgh Penguins take the ice. I've always loved coming to games. Listening to my favorite music, watching the players stretch and goof off, and especially when they interact with the fans. I see Letang attempting to slam Godard in the boards, but he fails, and Godard returns the favor with a big shove. I look over at Talbot who I notice is once again checking out some of the girls in the crowd. He skates over to us and nods his head and smiles. Ange and I wave to him as we always do since he lives in the apartment below us. As the warm ups finish and they all head back to the locker room I run to the bathroom so I won't have to get up during the game.

When the players come out again is when it becomes real. We need a win tonight. Penguins score first and the whole arena erupts with cheering by all of the fans. The Pens scored once more in the first period and the Flyers returned one goal.

Going into the second period the score went from 2-1 to 4-1. The Pens were doing great and I couldn't help but notice how great Evgeni Malkin was doing.


After the game ended the Pens had managed to keep the Flyers off the score board for the rest of the game. The Pens won 5-1, and I was ecstatic.


After leaving the arena we go back to our house to change so we can go to Diesel. We walk across the street and enter the club. I order my usual vodka and cranberry, and Ange gets her usual vodka and orange. As soon as our drinks are poured and we walk away we see the Pens walk in. We don't freak out since most of them are always at our apartment looking for food since Max doesn't seem to keep anything but alcohol in his place. Max and Kris walk over and give us hugs as soon as they spot us.

"Hey whose the one with the jeans and Ed Hardy shirt on?" I ask Kris.

"Oh that's Geno, well Evgeni Malkin," Kris tells me.

"Oh yeah! Is he really good or something, i mean he had 4 points tonight I thought."

"Yeah he's leading in points in the NHL right now, but enough about him let's go dance!"

As Kris, myself, Ange, and Max make our way over to the dance floor, a completely wasted chick comes over to Max and hands him her number on a napkin, and tries to kiss him. He quickly pulled away, and says let's save that for another time. She blows him a kiss and walks away. He puts the napkin in his pocket and looks at me and tells me that he's not going to call her. Which i obviously knew was going to happen. As we all start dancing I tell Kris he has to introduce me to "Geno" and Kris laughs and leads me over to Geno who is casually standing there talking to Sid.

"Hey Geno! Got someone for you to meet!" Kris yells through the loud club. "Geno this is my friend, and I want you to meet her.

"Hi," I say to him "I'm Hayden." I say as casually and sweet as possible.

"Hello, my name is Geno," he says as he sticks his hand out for me to shake.

"Dance?" He asks me and we head out to the dance floor.

I loved watching guys who don't have a ton of alcohol in them yet try to dance. After about three songs he tells me that he needs a drink. As we head to the bar, I see drunk girls eyeing him up like hes a piece of candy. I can't help but laugh that even though I just met him myself, they probably don't like me just because he's buying me a drink. After he downs his drink he loosens up and asks if I am ready to go back out on the dance floor.

After dancing for a long time Ange comes up behind me and tells me she's starving and that Max and that everyone else is leaving. I pull Geno off of the dance floor and tell him that I have to go. He says grabs a napkin and asks me to write my number on it. I grab a pen from the bartender and quickly right my name and number down. As I am about to go he pulls me into a hug and tells me he'll be seeing me soon. I smile and head out the door with Max, Ange, and Kris.