Counting Stars

Mike’s POV- March 2013
“So you might head to the UK again?” I asked her as she fixed my suit.

I looked at Che who was wagging his tail and looking for something. He found his ball and ran out of the room.

“No, I never said I needed to go out of state for this”

I looked at her and she laughed lightly.

“You aren’t going to the UK?” I asked her.

“Not until April when I go pick them up to take them home”

I nodded and kissed her forehead. A little growl was heard and then the little bell I had put on the dog’s neck began to jingle as he left the room once again.

“I don’t want to leave you alone here when I know your siblings or dad could come start things with you” I told her.

She just smiled and looked up at me.

“You worry about winning and quit worrying about this”

She adjusted my tie and pecked my lips.

“But”

She cut me off by covering my mouth and laughing.

“I mean it. I got Arnold and Che. if they want to attack them, I’ll let them. Heck I’ll even let Rascal scratch someone ok?”

I nodded slowly and she smiled at me. I then felt a sting on my sides and she laughed. She had just smacked my side.

“You’re gonna get it” I said tossing her on the bed.

“NO! I just fixed your suit”

I kissed her and she giggled in the kiss.

“No”

She shoved me off of her and hopped off the bed.

“Tyler is here”

“So? He can wear those nice noise canceling headphones I got him” I said.

She laughed and walked out of the room.

“At least put on longer shorts!” I called out to her.

“Nah!”

I shook my head and fixed my tie. I got my suitcase and walked to the living room where Marisol was fixing Tyler’s tie. Rascal was laying next to Arnold who looked like he had given up on life. The cat followed him around like a puppy.

“You look adorable. Your girlfriend should feel proud”

He blushed a little and she patted his arm.

“I packed a snack in your carry on”

He nodded at her and hugged her.

“I like you!”

“Score a goal for me?”

He grinned at her.

“Of course”

She looked at me and smiled.

“That means you have to score too”

I laughed and nodded. She made her way over to me and smiled at me.

“Good luck”

I nodded and closed my eyes as my lips met hers. We pulled away when we heard a honk.

“Good luck. I’ll see you the second”

I nodded and she kissed me again.

“Have fun both of you! BYE JEFF!”

He waved at her and we got into the car.

“How was dinner?”

Tyler looked at Jeff.

“Good she made us spaghetti”

He frowned and glared at me.

“Dude, your girlfriend knows how to cook” I said as I put on my seatbelt.

“I know but I wanted spaghetti. Toff gets it, it’s not fair”

“I’m a guest at his house”

“Well I’m his best friend”

I laughed and looked at Toff.

“He’s mad over spaghetti” I told him.

The kid laughed and looked out the window.

“I thought he only got crazy over legsana”

Jeff pouted and looked at me.

“He heard Marisol making fun of you” I told him.

“I’m mad at her”

“You win nothing when you’re mad at her” I said.

He frowned and I nodded. Jeff is an idiot. The roadtrip was alright, but we could have gotten more wins. We were the defending Stanley Cup Champions and everyone was telling us we were going to choke.