Chapter 3

Yeah, my cousin's opinion of Josh really wasn't good. I could tell she was only trying to look out for me though. She knew why I'd spent so many years avoiding athletes at all costs. "Technically, he does kind of walk on water," I said. "It's just a little frozen..."

Jennie rolled her eyes but then laughed. "I'm just saying, maybe you don't know him all that well. You only started dating him this summer."

Jennie was right, but we'd shared an incredible few months together, and meeting Josh had actually made my forced move across the country seem worth it. It's not like I was completely oblivious to what she was hinting at though. I had certainly seen a different side to him since school started, especially when we were in public. As captain of the hockey team, he had so many people relying on him and looking up to him. I couldn't imagine what it mist be like to live with the weight of a while towns expectations on his shoulders. Josh was a good guy though. Jennie just needed a little longer to see it too.

"Well, we won't be dating at all if I'm any later to his game. Come on." I grabbed Jennies hand and dragged her towards the rink. As we finally caught sight of the ice, a raucous cheer ripples through the crowd. I shuddered and not just because I was beginning to think I might actually be warmer outside. I was not a fan of hockey.

I'd only been to one game before, years ago, but it hadn't taken me so long to realize the sport wasn't for me. I couldn't understand why anyone would volunteer to play in a literal freezer. I could never keep track of the puck as it whipped around the ice, and the game itself was so violent. The ice, and the game itself was so violent. The players and fans both seemed to goal. Also, did I mention the cold?

"I miss the sun."

Jennie laughed and hooked her arm through mind. "We'll make a hockey fan of you soon."

"Doubtful," I grumbled, but Jennie probably didn't hear me over the noises of the crowd. The excitement in the arena was electric, and I was sure Josh would be relishing the intense atmosphere.

Jennie dragged me up into the stands, grinning broadly at a couple of guys who had torn their shirts off and painted the number twenty-three across their chests. She winked at one of them as she went, and the two guys elbowed each other as they waved back.

"Are you here for the game or the eye candy?" I asked.

"Can't it be both?" There was a wicked glint in my cousin's eyes, and she tucked her lone streak of pink hair behind her ear as she glanced back at the shirtless guys. Jennie could could be such a flirt and was never the least bit afraid of talking to guys. I wished I had half her confidence. I certainly never would have spoken to Josh if he hadn't approached me first.

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