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

Chapter 2: Why the Hell is Everyone Staring?

Kelsey's POV

Don’t be stupid Kelsey! He was probably just looking at someone behind you.

The game started and I found it really hard to concentrate. I couldn’t help but think if Patrick really looked at me. I finally got into the game and really started to enjoy it shrugging off the thought of Patrick actually looking at me. I stood up and cheered with the rest of the fans as Niemi made an amazing block. All of the sudden I felt a hard hit to my chest. It was Emma.

“Oh my god Kels, Kane is looking at you!” She said while continuing to hit me in the chest.

I whipped my head to the bench and sure enough Patrick was looking at me. Once he saw that I had noticed him staring at me he blushed slightly and turned away. He whispered something to Sharp’s ear. Then both Sharp and Kane looked back at us. Sharp nodded at Kane and smiled back at us. That sent Emma into hysterics. I felt her starting to breath really fast.

“Emma calm down! I don’t want you to have a heart attack here in front of your future husband!”

“How can I calm down Kels? They were both looking at us!” She said while taking a long calming sip of her soda.

I thought of what she said. Could she possibly be right? Maybe they really were looking at us. I watched as Sharp nudged Seabrook and whispered something to his ear. Seabrook turned his head around in our direction and smiled at us too.

What was happening?! Why were they all looking at us? Emma and I watched as the players whispered into each others ears and kept on looking back. I glanced at Toews who seemed a little upset that we were distracting the team. Emma seemed to notice too.

“Captain Serious is definitely not in a good mood” Emma whispered to me

We both laughed as Toews, Kane and Sharp stepped back onto the ice. We enjoyed the rest of the game as Niemi blocked shot after shot. That guy was on fire today. It was 2-2 and the tension in the stands was intense as we went into overtime. Everyone was waiting for that hero to score the game winning goal.
As Emma and I were discussing why all the hockey players kept looking back at us, Kane received the puck from Toews. Kane sped down through center ice and all the way to the Cannucks zone. Emma and I had stopped talking and were screaming our heads off.

I knew he could do this

He skated in front of the goal, raised his stick up, and hit the puck. I watched the puck soar past the glove of Luongo. The puck hit the back of the net with a lot of force. Patrick had done it! He had scored the overtime goal. Everyone went wild as Chelsea Dagger started playing. He skated down toward Niemi and was attacked by the rest of the team. Emma turned toward me and hugged me. I hugged her back and then we continued to yell with the fans.
Soon after everyone started to clear the arena. I looked at the bench one last time, but what I saw shocked me. It was Seabrook holding a piece of paper against the glass. I read it; Kane wants to see you. Meet him in the locker room.

I looked at Seabrook with a confused look. He was nodding his head and mouthed the words “Come On.” What the hell? Why did they want me to come to the locker room? I didn’t know what to do, so I nudged Emma.

“Emma! Look at the bench!”

She looked over to the bench and I heard her gasp. She looked at me and I could tell what she was thinking. She wanted me to go, but I didn’t know if I really wanted to go. Why did Patrick want to see me? I don’t think I could handle seeing him let alone talking to him. I was in the middle of thinking weather to go or not when Emma interrupted me.

“You have to go Kelsey!!” She said

“Em, I don’t know…”

“Here I’ll walk with you there and then I’ll go! It’ll be fine!” she said dragging me

“How can you turn this down? I know you have a crush on Kane. I can tell by the way you looked at him today. Lets not keep him waiting!” She continued to drag me

I was a little shocked that she figured out I liked him. Crap. Was I that obvious? Oh well, at least now she knows that I like him. As we got closer to the locker room my stomach started getting butterflies again. I looked at Emma who had a determined expression on her face.
We got to the locker room and outside stood a really tall man. I‘m guessing he‘s security. We walked up to him and I felt so small compared to him. My 5’4 frame could easily be crushed by him. I just wanted to stay on his good side. Oh Lord he was huge!

“Are you Kelsey?” He asked me in a deep friendly voice

Oh thank god. He sounded friendly. I for sure thought he would get mad and kick us out. I froze and looked at Emma. I couldn’t do this I was too scared. I couldn’t even get myself to talk. I stuttered for a bit. I had to get a grip.

“Yup that‘s her!” Emma answered confidently for me.

He nodded and opened the door slightly. He poked his head in and shouted

“YOU GUYS BETTER HAVE SOME CLOTHES ON! LADIES ARE COMING IN!”

“Ok Kels, I’m gonna go. Everything will be ok. I have my phone with me, so text me if you want. Call me later and tell me how everything went! Bye! Have fun with Kaner in there” She winked and slowly walked away.

I giggled slightly, took a deep breath and closed my eyes. I could do this they were just a bunch of hockey players.

“Ok bye Em, thanks for everything.” I called as she turned around and gave me one last wave.

“Ladies!? GET OUT OF MY WAY!” said a voice behind the door.

I laughed. That had to be Burish or Versteeg. Maybe this wasn’t going to be too bad.

“Dude chill, it’s probably Kaner’s girl.” Said another voice.

Excuse me? Did I hear right? Did they just call me Kaner’s GIRL? Oh god this was going to be very interesting.

“Don’t let them intimidate you. They’re just a bunch of hockey players.” said the security guy.

　

Kane’s POV

I skated out onto the ice when they announced my name. I looked around the packed United Center. There were so many fans here to cheer us on. I skated my way toward the bench but a specific girl caught my eye. She was sitting behind our bench. I also noticed that she was looking at me too. I tried to look away but there was something about her that made me keep on looking. I finally tore my glace away from her and took a seat next to Sharp and Tazer. I went on and off the ice playing my best game just to impress that girl.

Dude you’re trying to impress a girl you don’t even know!

As I skated over and sat on the bench for a break I couldn’t help but glance over my shoulder. She was really pretty. I love it how when she laughed with her friend there was one little dimple on the right side of her mouth. I was still watching her when her friend hit her on the stomach and pointed at me. Oh shit.

The girl quickly turned her head and looked at me. I could feel myself starting to blush, so I turned away quickly. I turned to Sharp who had his mouth open and was spacing out.

“Dude, turn around. You see those two girls right behind the glass? What do you think about the one wearing my jersey?”

He turned around and studied both of them for a bit. I saw his eyes linger on her friend for a while longer before turning back to me.

“Nice man. She’s pretty and looks like your type. Awwww Kaner’s got himself a girl!” He said nodding his head and nudging my side.

Then he turned towards Seabrook and whispered something in his ear, and then Seabrook looked back and smiled at the two girls. Oh great now everyone is going to know.
Then Seabs turned to Kopecky and it went down the whole line. Everyone was whispering something into each others ears. Soon Tazer had enough as he led me and Sharpie back onto the ice.
We eventually went into overtime. I skated in front of Toews who gave me the puck, and then I took off. I got closer and closer to Luongo. As I raised my stick to hit the puck I thought of the girl and told myself that I was going to score for her.

My stick connected with the puck and the puck went flying right past Luongo’s glove and straight into the net. I broke out into a smile and raced back towards Niemi. Everyone jumped on top of me and we celebrated our overtime win.
I looked around for Seabrook. I needed to ask him for a favor. I skated to the bench and went up to Seabs. I leaned into him and told him my plan.

“What the hell!? Do I look like a frickin messenger? Do it yourself!” He shouted

“Seabsy come on! Do it for me please? Just this one time”

“Ughhh ok fine! But you owe me!” He grunted and got up to look for some paper and a marker.

I went into the locker room and started to take off all of my equipment. As the room started to get full that’s when the conversations began.

“So Kaner, heard you found a girl today.” Smirked Ladd

“Kaner finally found a girl? I’m so proud of you man!” Versteeg said slapping my back

I shook my head and ignored all of them. I probably shouldn’t have told Sharpie. I should have known better. I wanted to take a shower before the girl came into the locker room. So I raced to the showers and hoped she wouldn’t come until I was out. God knows what would happen if she was alone in the room with all those guys. Burish would probably try to make a move on her. With that thought I quickly turned on the water and started my shower.