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PSA: I just LOVE when people use my ideas for their stories. I get that a lot of ideas r similar, but when someone who follows me and votes on my stories uses the same fucking story line/back story as me in their story PISSES me off lol. I don't have this story planned out so im literally making it up as I go. Like for this chapter idrk what I'm about to write but I just write as I go lol. So these are all my ideas that take me a while to come up with, so I would appreciate it if people didn't literally take the same thing I wrote and put it in theirs, just changing up the names. At least give me credit!! OK lol sorry that was aggressive just got a little heated. LOVE YOU GUYS and here's the chapter. Read A/N at bottom too. Ok bye.
"Ooh ice-cream, what about ice-cream? Laney you want ice- cream?" Trevor asked from the back seat. I rubbed my temples as I had to refrain from rolling my eyes.
Brady, Josh, and Trevor have been driving me around, taking me places ALL day. We went to a trampoline park, the Baltimore inner harbor, the mall, into DC for more shopping, and now he's asking if I want ice-cream. Believe me, I appreciate them hanging out with me all day, but I can't say that I haven't been a little upset all day. Actually, a lot upset.
Mari and Jack, or any of the other guys haven't texted me or called me all day. Even the NHL guys have been barely talking to me, just little texts here or there. I know I don't like making a big deal about birthdays, but damn, I would at least like a tiny recognition that today is the day I was BORN. At least by my best friend.
At least these 3 losers actually cared.
"Guys, I'm good on the ice-cream." I said, with a tiny hint of sadness in my voice. Brady whipped his head back to look at the boys with a face I couldn't read. He looked back to me, "are you sure? We thought you would want ice-cream? Well what else do you want, coffee?" he asked hopefully.
I laughed, "Brady its already 8pm I don't need coffee. We've been hanging out all day, and I love you guys for it, but I think I'm ready to go home." I said.
Josh leaned forward in-between the two front seats. "what do you mean you wanna go home? We still have stuff planned. C'mon it's your birthday, you can't go home yet." he said, with a slightly frantic tone.
I raised my eyebrows a bit, but shook it off. "no honestly, you guys don't have to do anything else. You've done so much with me and made my birthday really special. I'm ready to go home. You guys are free." I said.
"What? No Laney I think-" Trevor stared, but was rudely interrupted by Brady. "Ok! Let's take you home then." he said abruptly. Josh came back and stuck his head inbetween the seats. He gave Brady a confused look, which he definitely tried to hide from me.
Brady just shook his head, "no guys Laney wants to go home so lets take her home." he said.
Jacks POV
"Ok guys I just texted Brady to bring Laney, they'll be here in 15 minutes!" Marianna yelled from the kitchen. An array of "ok's" rang throughout the house. We were all at Laney's house setting up, and it was crazy.
The house was full of people that I didn't know, probably her friends from school. But unfortunately there were a few people that I did know, the NHL guys. Not all of them were here yet, but a lot of them were.
Clayton Keller and Jack Eichel, who I was familiar with from the NDTP were here. I actually just broke Kellers assists record, but I won't mention it because I don't wanna die. Dylan strome, Jack Virtanen, Brock Boeser, and Matthew Tkachuk were all here, and some of the leafs were gonna show up a bit later.
Every time they would walk into a room, I would immediately leave and find another area to be in. Even though I know of a lot of these guys, and even met some like Matt Tkachuk, they still intimidate me. I know what happened to Laney and why they are the way they are with her, and I completely understand.
But I also know that they hate the fact that we're close. And even though Laney and I aren't dating, I have a feeling they hate me the most.
"So Hughesy, what'd you get Laney?" Alex asked snapping me out of thought. He looked down at the small box I was holding in my hands and wiggled his eyebrows. I pushed his shoulder, "Fuck off Turcs its nothing." I laughed.
"Mhm, sure. Mari wants you in the kitchen." he said. I nodded and handed him the phone that I was making the playlist on. I walked to the kitchen, making sure to avoid the NHL guys. When I got there, Mari was struggling to carry a huge cooler filled with bud light cans.
"woah I got it." I said quickly taking it from her. She let out a breathe, "God thank you. C'mon I'll show you where to put it." We pushed passed people as she led us through the house to the back sliding door.
The lights were already off and there were just red and blue LED lights on, so I almost fell like 10 times. When we got outside, I let out a whistle at the set up. "Damn Mari you did good." I nodded as I set the cooler down to the other ones. She stuck her head up proudly, "why thank you." she smiled.
There were super good LED lights in the pool making it different colors, fairy lights all around the pool area, and coolers everywhere filled with sodas and waters, but mostly beer. Lots of Beer.
"The hard stuffs inside. "she smirked. I laughed and started walking back inside, before she grabbed my shoulder. I turned back around, "Jack?" she asked.
"What's up?" I asked. She sighed before responding, "do you like Laney?" she asked. I gave her a confused look, "Well yeah, I'm pretty sure I've made that obvious." I laughed. She gave me a slight smile, "no, I mean, whats your plan Jack. You like her, yeah so what? What are you gonna do?" she asked.
I stuffed my hands in my pockets and let out a breathe. I haven't talked about this out loud with anyone yet.
"Honesty Mari? I've never felt this way about a girl, ever. Since the first day I saw at her, I fell hard. And everyday we've talked or spent together since then, has made me fall harder and harder. I'm crazy about her. Like too crazy. Sometimes I get annoyed at myself for how much I like her." I felt my ears get hot and I knew I was blushing. This is the shit that she does to me.
Marianna tried to hide her smile but wasn't doing a good job. "Well lover boy, when are you gonna do something about it?" she asked.
"Nothing, at least not yet. Mari, she told me what happened to her. I know she isn't ready for anything and I respect that. I know what I want, so whenever she's ready I'll jump up. But until them, nothing." I said trying to hide my sad tone.
She shook her head and laughed. "what?" I furrowed my eyebrows. "what the hell planet are you from because perfect boys like you don't exist on earth."
"I'm not perfect" I rolled my eyes jokingly. "You're exactly what Laney deserves." she smiled softly. " I hope so." I said.
"Look Jack, I know you want to give her space, and I respect you for that. But, she likes you a lot. Since Luke, she hasn't even remotely looked at a guy in anyway. The way that she talks about you or they way that she acts when she's around you, she's fucking crazy about you believe me. She doesn't need anymore space. She needs you."
"Are you sure?" I asked. "Positive. She likes you and needs you more than you think. Now lets get inside she'll be here soon" she said.
I smiled as I started inside, "hey Jack?" she called. "yeah?" I asked. "You hurt her, and you're dead." she said in a serious tone. "Wouldn't dream of it."
Laney's POV
We pulled into my driveway, and all of the lights were off in my house. Are you fucking kidding me, even my parents left on my birthday.
I turned towards the guys, "Well this is me. Thanks so much for today, I had so much fun." I smiled. "We'll go inside with you, make sure no one snuck into your house." Brady said taking his seatbelt off.
I rolled my eyes, God these guys are a pain in my ass. I shut the passenger door, and the 3 boys were on my sides as we walked to the front door. "In and out boys I wanna have an office marathon." I said as I opened the door.
"SURPRISE!" I jumped back into Trevor. There were currently 60 people in front of me with huge smiley faces. "Holy fuck!" was all that came out of my mouth. "Happy birthday bitch!" Mari yelled as she ran and hugged me.
"Did you do all this?" I asked as we let go of each other. "hell yeah! You didn't think I would ignore you all day on your birthday for my parents? HA" she said.
I turned towards the 3 boys behind me and they were all smiling like idiots, "You guys knew all day huh?" I asked. "Duh," josh smirked. I laughed as I brought them into a tight hug.
"Um excuse me? What about us?" My eyes widened and I froze at the voice. I slowly turned around, and immediately felt tears prickling in the back of my eyes "HOLY FUCK!" I yelled as I ran and jumped onto the voice.
"Missed us?" Eichs laughed as I held them super tight. I let go, and started hitting each of them. "Ow ow hey." Dylan whined. "What the hell are you guys doing here? How are you here?" I asked the 5 players standing in front of me.
"It was all Mari. She planned this whole thing." Jake said. I turned towards Mari and she had the smuggest grin. I looked at her, but couldn't get a word out. "I know I know I'm the best." she pat herself on the back.
"You guys are actually here." I said more to myself then to them. "Hell yeah. If you thought we were gonna miss your 18th birthday you don't know us." Matty smirked. I pulled them into another hug.
I haven't seen the guys all in one place In so long. Its all I've wanted since going through everything.
Brock wiped a tear away with his thumb, "ok no more crying. It's time to party." he said. "Hell yeah, someone get this girl a drink!" Eichs yelled which made me laugh. "On it!" mari said and scurried to the kitchen.
"Hey bro, I missed you bud." I turned around and saw Brady swinging his arm over Matty. Aw my heart is sort of melting right now. "Missed you too Brody. Saw your fight against canada." Matty responded smirking.
"Yeah totally beat their asses." Brady said proudly. "Yeah you did. You guys been taking care of our girl?" Matty asked. I rolled my eyes, they still treat me like i'm 10. "Laney? Yeah we're besties. No one messes with her when we're here. Isn't that right Lanes?"
"mhm, you guys are my princes in shinning armor." I said sarcastically. Brady grabbed his chest, ""rude!"
I just laughed, "alright guys, I'm gonna go say hi to everyone else." I pat Brady on the back as I walked through the rest of the house.
Where the hell is Jack? I walked through the living room looking for him, but I kept getting stopped every 2 seconds with someone saying hi to me, which of course I stopped and talked to them.
Finally I made it to the kitchen, where Mari was. "Hey Mari have you seen-" she cut me off by shoving a red solo cup in my hand. "Bitch you've already been here for 5 minutes and haven't had a drink yet."
I laughed and took a sip. I scrunched my face at the disgusting taste. "is this straight vodka?" She smirked at me, "hell yeah it is." she said and walked away.
"wait, Mari I was gonna ask if you've seen-" but she was already out of the kitchen and In another room before I could finish. I sighed as I took another sip of the horribly strong drink. I was about to head to where everyone else was, when there was a tap on my shoulder.
I turned around and was faced with a very smiley Jack. "Looking for me?" he smirked. I rolled my eyes and laughed, "ha, what made you think that?" I put my hand on my hip.
He put his arm around my waist, which made my stomach fill with butterflies. "I had a feeling" he whispered in my ear. Goosebumps ran throughout my body. "You know I'm not gonna lie Hughesy, I was a little hurt that you didn't call or text me today. Thought you forgot about me." I joked.
"Ha forget about you? Impossible. Marianna didn't let me call you, she thought I was gonna blow it." he shrugged. "Would you have?" I asked
"Yeah probably." he admitted. I laughed as I finished what I had left in my cup. "Laney drinking alcohol huh? Didn't know you had it in you." he teased. "What, you don't know about party animal Laney? she gets pretty crazy."
"Oh yeah? I'm ready to see that." he laughed. I rolled my eyes, "let me get you a drink. If i'm getting crazy you're getting crazy with me. No butts." I said as I walked to the counter and poured the pink lemonade svedka into 2 red solo cups.
I handed him his cup and he stared at it with an amused look. "Only because it's your birthday." he shook his head as he took a sip. I also took a sip, but this time I didn't scrunch my face as much.
When I put my cup down, Jack was already staring at me, with his beautiful blue eyes. "What?" I smiled. He took a step closer and my stomach did a backflip. He tucked a piece of hair behind my ear, "I don't think I've properly said happy birthday to you." he said.
I knew what was coming, and I tried to stay as cool as possible even though I was completely freaking out on the inside.
He slowly leaned in, and like second nature I leaned in too. And to my surprise, I wanted to. I don't know if it's the alcohol in my system, but I wanted nothing more than for him to kiss me.
"Hey guys We're- Oh shit." I jumped back and snapped my head towards the entry way. Alex, Cole, Trevor and Matt were all standing there, smirking their asses off. "What do you guys need?" I asked trying to hide the annoyance in my voice.
"Mari wanted us to look for you, and tell you the party is moving to outside." Cole said. "Obviously we came at the wrong time."Matt tried holding in his laugh.
"Fuck off. " I turned back to Jack, who was giving the guys the maddest glare ever. When he noticed I was looking at him, he quickly shook it off. "Well, I should get out there, this party's for me after all." I sent him a smile and walked past the guys.
"You fucking idiots" I heard jack say as I turned the corner. I couldn't help but be a little mad too.
I got outside, and the music was blaring. It was so beautiful out here with all of the lights and the set up, Mari really did a good job.
I found her talking to 3 guys and their backs were facing me. But I could see the 1 blonde and the 2 brunettes, and my face immediately lit up. "Who the hell invited you guys?" I asked. Mitch, Auston, and Kappy all turned around with the biggest smiles.
I ran and jumped onto them. "Happy birthday kid." Auston said as he ruffled my hair, something he always does, even when we were kids. "Ok how the hell are you here? You had a game today." I said confusedly.
"Yeah we got a flight right after. This is the best day of the whole year we couldn't just miss it." Kappy said.
I turned to Mari who was already smirking at me. I engulfed her in a tight hug, "I love you so much you don't even fucking know." I said. She laughed, "believe me babe I do. Now, no more mushy shit. Why the hell is your cup empty? Let me get you another drink." she said as she walked over to the cooler.
"Man she's trying to get you fucked up." Dylan laughed as him and the rest of the guys walked over to us. "Yeah she is, but hey, I haven't partied in a while. I think I'm ready to get a little fucked up." I laughed.
"Hell yeah thats what I like to hear." Matty said as he swung his arm around my shoulder. "So Laney, when are we gonna meet those famous USA kids. They're here aren't they?" Mitch asked as he took a sip of his beer.
My eyes widened, "Yeah, they're here..." I started. "Well, c'mon then lets see them." Jake said. I rolled my eyes, "Ok, but you guys can't be assholes to them ok? They're my friends and I really like them." I told them.
"Friends huh? What about that Jack Hughes kid I bet he's here." Eichs said. I felt my cheeks heat up but I tried to hide it. "Hey look, there they are now." I said quickly, trying to get the conversation away from Jack.
"Josh, Quinn, guys come over here." I waved them over from the other side of the pool. The USA guys were all together, unfortunately Jack was with them too.
They came over and stood next to me, and you could tell they looked intimidated. "Well guys, this is Josh, Quinn, Matt, Trevor, Cole, Alex, you guys already know Brady, and-" Kellsey cut me off.
"and Jack." he said. I glared at him, "yes, and Jack. They're in DC for the u-20's world juniors and we're super good friends." my eyes caught Jacks and the last part, but I quickly pried them away.
"Super good friends huh?" Dylan asked stepping slightly closer. I rolled my eyes, God they're so dramatic. "Yeah, honestly Laney's been the best. We wouldn't have adjusted so well here if it wasn't for her." josh spoke up.
I smiled at him, aw.
The NHL guys were still staring them down. I stepped up, "You know, my dad Is like obsessed with them. He's basically their assistant coach now. You should hear how highly he speaks of the guys." I said as a matter of factly.
They looked at me a second, then back to the boys. "Well," Auston started. "If Pat likes you guys, then you can't be that bad." I looked at him incredulously. He did not just say that.
"Yeah, it seems like you guys are doing the program proud. You're doing pretty well in the tourney so far" Eichs commented.
I looked at the USA boys, and though they looked cool on the inside, I could tell they were pissing their pants at how siced they were. "Well, any friends of Laneys are friends of ours I guess." Brock said sticking his hand out.
my eyes widened at the gesture, and so did Josh's, but he shook Brocks hand anyway. "so we're good here?" I asked. "It's your birthday, of course we're good here." Kellsey said. Matty and the other guys gave some pretty unconvincing smiles, but they didn't push It anymore which I was thankful for.
Suddenly, Mari walked up to us, with like 10 bud light cans in her hand. "Whats everyone just standing around for? here here drink up. We have way too much and can't let any of it go to waste." she said as she shoved a can in everyones hand.
I couldn't help but be relieved at Mari's alcoholic self, because there was too much tension in that situation.
"I bet I can beat all of you in shotgunning" brady said cockily. I laughed, "ha! In your dreams tkachuk." I said. "Only one way to settle this." Mitch said as he brought his key to his can. "Shotgun battle!" Eichs yelled.
Oh God, tonight was gonna be crazy.
"I love you. Like so much. Caulie I don't know what I would do without you." Trevor slurred as he swung his arm over Cole's shoulder. "Is there no more buddy lighty?" Alex asked. I started laughing really hard, "haha Alex said buddy lighty. that's funny."
It was currently 2am. Everyone else had left, and it was just Mari, the USA guys, and me. And we were all shitfaced.
I was on one couch with Mari, Alex, Cole, and Trevor, and Jack was on the other with Matt, Josh, Quinn, and Brady.
"Hold on take a picture of us!" Mari demanded Trev as she handed him her phone. "you're a meanie." he whined as he took a picture of the 2 of us on the couch.
"Shit guys I lost my shoe. Has anyone seen my shoe? my moms gonna kill me." Matt said hitting his forehead. "Ooh, I think I remember seeing it in the hallway, I mean kitchen. I'll get it." I slurred.
"Thank you Waney I appreciate you." he pat my back. I smiled as I stood up and walked/stumbled to the kitchen to look for the shoe that for some reason I thought I saw.
I crouched down and peered under the kitchen table, when a voice came behind me. "What are you looking for?" I jumped at the voice, almost hitting my head on the table. I furrowed my eyebrows, "I don't really know. I sort of forgot." I said as I faced Jack.
He laughed as he walked closer to me. "This was a really fun partay." He said. I giggled, "Partayyy." I mimicked him.
He came closer to me, and I placed my finger on the side of his face. I started tracing shapes into his jawline, "You're really cute. Like really really cute." I said. "Really?" he asked. I rapidly nodded my head.
"Well I think your beautiful." he said staring into my eyes. I took a step closer, so that I could feel his breathe. "Jackie?" I asked. "Yeah?" "I know I always say i'm scared and stuff, but right now I'm not. And I really want you to kiss me." I said.
Without a second though, he wrapped his arms around my waist and placed his lips on mine. It was sloppy because of how drunk we were, but somehow we were in perfect sync. We kissed for a while until we had to break away for air.
"woah." he said panting. "You're a good kisser Hughesy." I giggled. " I really want to do that again." he said. I nodded, but we were interrupted again from yelling coming from the living room.
I groaned, "what?" I called back. "Laney Waney we're tired and need blankies!" Brady yelled. I sighed as I turned back to Jack. "You stay here, I'll be right back." he nodded and I walked through the living room to the stairs.
When I got to the bottom of the stairs, I noticed Jack behind me. I laughed, " I told you to stay there." He furrowed his eyebrows, "oh sorry I forgot."
I just shook my head as I carefully made my way up the stairs. Every time I almost fell, Jack grabbed my waist and kept me steady, which almost made him fall. We laughed the whole way up.
"The blankets are in my room come on." I said.
We got to my room, and I plopped on my bed. All of a sudden I was completely exhausted. "Aren't we supposed to be getting blankets?" Jack asked. I waved him off. "hold on I need 5 minutes I'm sleepy." I yawned.
He shrugged and plopped down next to me. I looked down at my uncomfortable top and cringed. I need to get this off.
I tried pulling it off, but it just ended up getting stuck over my face. "Jackie, a little help here?" I asked. He let out an adorable laugh. I felt the bed dip in front of me as he helped pull my shirt up and over my head.
It was a little stuck, so his last pull made me fall back, and he fell on top of me. We were both laughing as hard as we could. Eventually our laughing died down, and we realized the position we were in.
I was only in a bra and skirt, and Jack was laying on top of me, holding himself up with his arm. I heard him gulp and I could see the tips of his ears getting red. I lifted my hand and ran my fingers through his hair.
"Jack?" I asked. "hm?" he hummed. "Would it be weird if I told you that I really like you. Because I do." I said.
He didn't laugh like I expected him to. "I would be the happiest guy in the world if you told me that. When I saw you for the first time, I was crazy about you. And I still am." he said.
I ran my thumb over his bottom lip, feeling as confident as ever "I guess we're both crazy about each other then." I smiled. He grinned as he crashed his lips onto mine. This one was a lot more passionate than before. He grabbed the back of my thighs and I dug both of my hands into his hair.
he ran his tongue over my lips and I opened my mouth slightly more. I ran my hands down and found the bottom of his shirt. I pulled on it so he would get the hint. We separated for a second as he pulled his shirt over his head.
"wait, Laney you're drunk." he slurred. "You are too, so it cancels out." I giggled. "Are you sure about this?" he asked. I planted a soft kiss on his jawline, then his lips. "I'm absolutely fucking positive."
"Laney If you don't answer in 2 seconds I'm breaking this door in!" I was woken up by a banging on my door. "Shut up I'm not dead, I'll be out in a second." I groaned as I kept my eyes closed. I had the craziest fucking dream last night. And it involved Jack.
I was about to fall back asleep when I realized where the hell I was. I lifted my head off of the bare chest, and saw a very attractive sleeping Jack.
I smiled to myself, but it immediately disappeared and my eyes widened. I peaked under the blanket and sucked In a breathe.
Holy fuck I'm naked. It wasn't a dream.
Jack's arm was still wrapped tightly around my waist. I gently shook his shoulder. "jack." I whispered. Nothing
"Jack!" I said louder. His eyes fluttered open and he instantly smiled at me. "Hi." he said softly. I gave him a weak smile, and he send me a confused look, until his eyes travelled to me holding the blanket tightly so it was covering my boobs.
His eyes widened. "Oh shit. Did we?" he asked. I slowly nodded my head. "I think so." I said.
"Laney can you open the door I need to tell you something now!" Mari yelled from the other side of the door. I frantically looked down at myself, then back to Jack.
"Oh fuck"
Well that took a turn. Lol I didn't know it was gonna go there...until it did. I feel so awk writing about that stuff so its probably shit idc. But hey its been a while I was in Florida for the whole week so I didn't write anything. Here it is though!!! Sorry the beginning A/N was so aggressive, I just saw someones chapter and its literally like mine and I just got rlly annoyed lol. Anyway I hope you guys like this one, I know its kinda crazy and random but oh well. Also watching the boys in the u-18s tournament and they're KILLING the game holy shit. If Cole breaks the goal record im gonna go HAM. LOL anyways sorry for the long break and hope you guys like this one, please vote and comment and I'll try to get the next chapter up soon. Love you guys!
ALSO, so I'm just a tiny slumped for this story and don't rlly know where I want It to go, so if anyone has any ideas of what they want to happen in the story or anything like that lmk lol. I can use all the ideas I can get. Ok bye