A Pittsburgh Penguins Love Story

A Pittsburgh Penguins Love Story 19

"I love it here," Sidney stated. We were snuggling on a swing on the back porch of his house. There was snow on the ground yet it was about 65 degrees out. This may seem odd for most people in North America but of course we live in western PA. For the first time in a long time the grey sky had opened up to the sun, which most of us had forgot the characteristics of. It seems the sun is actually warm which makes the air warm. Crazy how these things happen. 

In weather like this you could almost fully enjoy the backyard. The wide expanses of rolling hills showed the true beauty of Pennsylvania. I loved it. Sidney was extremely exited to get out the grill. Mils and Superstar were coming for dinner to. Mols and Jordan had been here a lot to. It was nice I was still getting to see them even with the move looming in the next few days.

I wasn't the only one moving in with my boyfriend. Mils and Mols were both moving in with theirs. Mel, well no one really knew about Mel. She wasn't answering out calls. It's crazy to think that my best friend is doing this. I wish I could say this is completely unlike her but of course it was just like her. 

"Mal.... MAL," Sidney shook me, "wake up your phones ringing. I pulled my phone out and gulped. I stared at the screen a few seconds before showing him who it was. "Answer it. I'm here."

With his reassurance I pressed talk. "Hello."

"Malana do you have any idea what you've done," the voice was angry, very angry. I knew. I've heard that voice using that tone against me thousands upon thousands of times. 

"I.."

She cut me off, "I don't want to hear excuses be here Saturday." The line went dead. I sat staring into space with the annoying beep repeating in my ear. Sidney lightly took the phone and shut it. I continued to stare. I knew I knew this was coming. Somehow I hoped it wouldn't though. Some where inside me was a little hope that they just wouldn't notice. Saturday. Saturday my world would turn upside down. 

Sidney pushed my head to his chest holding me. I didn't realize this is what i wanted, needed until he did it. We sat for a few minutes. 

"Talk to me... please. I need to know what your thinking," I looked up into his eyes. I needed to know how he felt about all of this. I didn't want my family drama to create more problems for him. He had enough with all the things revolving around the concussion. 

"I'm worried about you," his eyes portraying what he said. I looked back down and pursed my lips. I didn't want him to say that. I hate when people feel bad for me. It's embarrasing. At the same time being from Sidney the sympathy was less unwelcome. With him he didn't just feel bad for me he actually cared. As much as I hated the fact he worried about me I have to admit it feels good.

"If you want to say no please do," I started keeping my eyes on the ground. 

He tried to get me to tilt my head up, "Say no to what?"

"Would... would you um... come wi-with me? You know on um Saturday?" I was nervous. I didn't want him to see what would go on. It wasn't fair to him. But I couldn't do it alone. I couldn't face them alone. I knew Sidney well enough to know he'd say yes. I can't believe I was selfish enough to ask him for that. 

He finally made me turn my head up, "Of course." I dropped my gaze again. 

"Thank you."

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"Would I be less of a guy if I said those babies are incredibly adorable?"

I laughed, "Of course not." We were on our way back from the hospital seeing Johnny and Chris's babies. Not gonna lie I almost stole one, but of course Sid talked me out of it. Apparently stealing someones child is frowned upon in our society... gay. I guess I'll have to have my own baby. I blushed at this.