Don't Look At Me Like That (Patrick Kane)

Kelsey’s POV

As I went to bed that night I couldn’t sleep. I was tossing and turning thinking about practice in the afternoon. I couldn’t believe this was happening! Then my thoughts drifted off to Patrick and his warm smile and soon enough I was sound asleep.

The next morning I woke up to the sound of my phone vibrating. I looked at the clock 11:00.
Crap! How could I have slept so late!

I threw off my sheets and looked frantically around my room for my phone. I found it under my shirt which I had thrown on the floor last night. The caller ID said Emma. Oh great I never called her and she’s probably freaking out.

“Hello…?” I asked hesitantly

“Where the hell have you been!? I told you to call me when you got home!” Emma shrieked

“I’m sorry Em! I got home late and I totally forgot!” I apologized

“Ahhhh I guess I will forgive you” she said sarcastically

“Why thank you! So I suppose you wanna hear everything. Am I right?”

“ Heck yeah! I was like dying yesterday, and staring at the damn phone waiting for you to call like a loser with no life!” Emma responded.

I went to go sit on my bed as I told her the long story and I made sure I didn’t leave out one detail. It was actually quite funny when I got to the part when Patrick kissed me. She completely freaked out and just started screaming into the phone. I thought I had gone deaf for a second.

“Well I gotta go Em, I should be heading to their practice soon.” I said glancing at the clock as it turned 12:30. Wow sometimes talking to your best friend really makes time fly.

“Ok bye Kelsey have fun, but not too much fun with Kaner.” She said in a motherly voice.

“Oh Shut Up! Bye Emma see you soon. Love ya!” I said before hanging up and throwing myself back on the bed.

I was getting excited to see my brothers and Patrick. Note how I say brothers AND Patrick. I don’t exactly see Patrick as a brother. I see him in a completely different way and I wonder if he thinks the same way about me. Well he has to at least like me a little or else he wouldn’t have kissed me. Or maybe he did that just to be nice.

Arrggg! I’m so confused!

I decided it was time to get ready. I dragged myself off the bed and went into my bathroom to turn on my shower. I took a quick hot shower and came out into my room in search of my outfit. I didn’t want to look like I was trying too hard so I just threw on some ripped skinny jeans and an underarmor hoodie.

I turned on my radio and a sick beat was on. I couldn’t resist. I jumped back on my bed and started dancing around. I loved to start randomly dancing I always felt so free. Emma knew this because there was this one time we were at Wal-Mart and they were playing Break your Heart which happened to be my favorite song at the time. I started dancing in the aisles until security came and told me I had to calm down. Of course Emma found this hilarious and wont stop telling the story to everyone whenever she gets a chance.

Ok enough dancing! It was already 1 and I should head there a little early just in case. Plus I was going to stop at Starbucks anyway.

Ok maybe I was a little too excited

I put my wavy hair into a high ponytail and picked my phone off the bed. I also grabbed a book off my shelf just in case I got bored. I ran to the kitchen so I could grab my purse which was on the chair. I got myself a granola bar since I didn’t eat breakfast, and I was bound to get hungry later. I stuffed the granola bar, book and my phone into my purse. I walked over to my front door and slipped on my UGGs. I grabbed my keys from the table and opened the door. I walked down to my car. I drove all the way to Starbucks and got myself a huge cup of coffee.

I have a feeling I’m gonna be way to energetic later

I drove to the United Center and parked my car. I walked to the entrance and slipped into the empty arena. I decided to sit by the bench. I looked around it looked so weird without thousands of screaming fans there. I leaned back and crossed my legs Indian style. I guess I would have to wait until they came out. I took out my book and soon I was deep into it.

I completely forgot where I was until I saw a huge hand wave under my face in front of my book. I screamed and punched my hand up. It hit something hard and I shot my head up.

　

Kane’s POV

As we got ready in the locker room I couldn’t help but think if Kesley really came today. I thought about the kiss last night. I wanted to ask her if she wanted to be my girlfriend, but I was afraid she would think its too early or maybe she just flat out didn’t like me. I finished lacing up my skates when Toews said it was time to head out onto the ice.

I quickly grabbed my water bottle and shot out the door.

“Geez Kaner slow down! We all know you wanna see your girlfriend.” Burish laughed.

I rolled my eyes and headed toward the rink. As I stepped on the smooth ice Sharp was behind me. I looked around and spotted her right away. She was sitting by the bench reading a book.

God, she looked beautiful even in a simple hoodie and jeans.

I started skating over to her, but Sharp beat me to it. He skated up to her and stopped in front of her. He started talking to her, but she wasn’t responding. She either was really into her book or ignoring him. All of the sudden he waved his hand in front of her book and she let out a loud scream and punched him straight in the nose.

Thank god I didn’t go up to her first.

I thought to myself as I skated over to her and a shocked Sharp.

　

Kelsey’s POV

“Jesus Christ Kelsey!!! I think you broke my nose!!” Sharp screamed holding his bleeding nose.

“Oh my god Sharpie I’m so sorry! You just scared me!”

“Yeah I can tell I scared you!” He said skating off back into the locker rooms probably to clean off his nose.

Oopsies.

“Don’t worry he’s fine” Patrick said skating up to me

“I feel so bad! He just caught me off guard I didn’t mean too”

“I know you didn’t it’s fine. I’m glad you came though.” He said smiling at me

I couldn’t help but smile back at him.

“Yo lil sis nice punch!” Seabrook came up to me and gave me a fist bump

I laughed and returned the bump.

“Come sit on the bench with us!” Hossa yelled

“Do you think coach would mind?” I asked Patrick

“No I’m sure he won’t. Plus he’s in a meeting now so Johnny Boy is in charge and he wont care.” Patrick answered

“Ok then I guess I’ll come sit on the bench” I laughed as Seabrook picked me up and gave me a piggy back ride to the bench. I sat down next to Hjalmarsson as he made enough room for me. He was so sweet!

“So Kels are we keeping you entertained lately?” Hjalmarsson asked in his adorable accent

“Yup you guys sure are. Maybe a little too entertained since I punched Sharp in the nose”

Everyone laughed as the man himself came back skating with a bag of ice on his nose. It looked pretty swollen and red. I felt so bad I honestly didn’t mean to punch him it was just a reflex.

“Sharp you -” Steeger started

“Don’t you dare say anything Verbeauty or I will seriously kick your ass” Sharp growled

“Guys come on lets start pract-…Whoa dude what happened to you?” Toews said stifling a laugh.

I couldn’t help but laugh myself, but immediately stopped when Sharp shot me a dirty look.

“You know Sharpie how about you take a little break. You can join us when we start the scrimmage” Toews said while everyone got on the ice and Sharp stepped off and sat on the far side of the bench. He sat as far away as possible from me.

Hjalmarsson stood up getting ready to take ice when I quickly grabbed his arm.

“Don’t leave me! He’s gonna kill me!” I pleaded with my green eyes

“Don’t worry he’s not going to kill you! Sharpie would never do anything to hurt you. Plus Kaner won’t let anything happen to you. None of us will” He said with a reassuring smile

I took a deep breath at let go of his arm and watched him skate out towards center ice where Patrick was smiling at me. I started to blush and gave him a small wave. Then I turned to Sharp who was glaring at me.

Oh boy. I better apologize now.

I got up and sat myself down on Sharp’s lap. His face quickly turned from mad to surprised then to mad again.

“Sharpieeee you know I didn’t mean to hurt you. You just scared the crap out of me.”

He removed the ice from his nose so he could talk to me “Well you could have warned me you were an intense reader!” He said with a small smile

“Forgive me Sharp? Please?? I’ll buy you some foundation so you can cover up the redness.” I said cracking up.

He didn’t look amused but finally gave in.

“Ok fine I forgive you, but believe me I will get back at you one day.”

I squealed and gave him a big hug then got off his lap and returned to my little corner of the bench.

“Even with a busted up nose I still manage to look fine” He said looking at his reflection through the glass.

I snorted and rolled my eyes.

“You are so full of it Sharp”

“Oh come on you know I’m sexy” He teased

“Eww in your dreams Sharp” I said wrinkling my nose.

“Oh that’s right you have the hots for Kaner” He said scooting closer to me and nudging my shoulder.

My blush began to creep back as I looked over at the ice and saw Patrick skating down the ice with a puck. He had a determined look on his face as he shot the puck straight into the net.

I am definitely falling hard for this guy and I hope he feels the same way about me