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.