Chapter 12
Miller
Three weeks into the season and we are killing it. The Dragons are absolutely kicking ass and of course, we remain undefeated. Coach Harris is doing an amazing job busting our balls every training session and clearly, it’s paying off. The championship is ours this year.
I turn off the shower and wrap a towel around my waist as I head back into the locker room after yet another brutal training session when I hear Dani’s voice coming from outside the door. “Are you all decent in there?” she asks.
The boys all murmur a ‘yeah’ even though the majority of them are as undressed as I am. She pops her head into the locker room and rolls her eyes at the state of my men and groans, Sophie, not giving one single fuck, strolls right past her and makes herself comfortable on a bench.
Dani follows behind and catches my eye, immediately looking away from my wet body. I smirk as I watch her clench her thighs together trying to relieve the ache between her legs that she knows only I can relieve. It’s been weeks since I last tasted her and fuck, I would do anything to get back between those perfect legs again.
God, this woman is driving me crazy. The need I have for her grows more intense every day and I know without a doubt that I’m beginning to fall for her. If only she would come to her damn senses and let me in. She is mine, hell, even the boys know she is mine and I’m pretty damn sure she knows it too, she’s just too damn stubborn to admit it.
“To what do we owe this pleasure?” I ask, forcing her eyes back to me.
She smirks when she realizes I’ve noticed her clenching thighs and her obvious need for me. “I, ah, kind of had an idea I wanted to pitch to you guys,” she explains.
“Go on,” Tank says cautiously, after all her last idea ended up with us all naked in a calendar, that I’m pretty sure Tank’s mum ordered.
“Well, with the calendar doing so well, we wanted to keep the interest going. So, how many of you guys are single?” she asks.
All the guys raise their hands, all but me and Tank. Dani’s eyes narrow curiously on me, clearly trying to figure out why the hell my hand isn’t raised. I give her yet another smirk and hurt flashes behind her eyes as she looks away. Her eyes lock on Sophie’s and they grin at each other, the wheels in their heads spinning with whatever idea they are about to hit us with.
“Let’s hear it,” I say.
“We’re going to auction you off,” Sophie grins as the guys all gasp and cheer around us.
“Care to clarify?” Tank asks.
“Well,” Dani says, stepping forward to make sure they can all hear. “For those of you who are single,” she starts, giving me and Tank a hard stare. “And as long you’re comfortable with it, we’re going to hold an auction where the highest bidder can win a date with you,” she explains. “All proceeds will be added to the funds that will be donated to The Denver Youth Hockey Program.”
The boys all cheer once again around me when Jaxon ask about the kind of date he is going to have to take this girl on. “I don’t care what you do on your date as long as you show them a really good time,” she says. “Oh, but you can’t sleep with them, or have any sexual relations while on the date.”
“What?” they all protest.
“Your dates would have paid for your time. If you flop your dicks out or perform any sexual favours, that is technically prostitution. If you’re that interested, take her home and ask her out for the next night, take her on a proper date,” Dani says. Far out this woman makes sure all her bases are covered.
“So what kind of women are going to be at this auction?” Shorty asks.
Sophie grins and meets him right in the eye. “Who said it would be just women invited to bid?” she says with an evil smirk.
“What are you trying to say?” he asks.
“The auction is open to all students on campus. We wouldn’t want to discriminate against anybody by closing the auction off to women only,” she tells us, still with a smirk as she enjoys breaking the news to the boys.
They all groan in protest but agree to be auctioned off, knowing it’s for a good cause and for our own reputation.
The girls go to leave and I follow them out in my towel. I gently take Dani’s elbow and turn her to face me as we stand out in the hallway.
“What are you doing?” she gasps. “You’re practically naked.”
I roll my eyes at her nervous worry. “Its fine, the ice rink is closed for the next few hours, nobody but you and the boys will get the pleasure of seeing my naked ass,” I tell her.
She tries her hardest not to smile as her cheeks flush pink. Unable to stop myself, I reach up and run my fingers across her soft skin. Her face melts into my palm and I pull her closer, leaning in and inhaling her addictive scent. “Go out with me?” I whisper.
She leans back out of my hold and watches me curiously. “But you just admitted in there that you’re not single,” she tells me.
“I know,” I smirk, reaching out for her once again. “Because I’m not. I’ve got a girl, she just won’t admit it.”
She glances away but I catch the faint smile on her lips. I wrap my fingers around her jaw and bring her face back to mine. “Go out with me,” I say once again but this time I tell her, not ask.
She takes a deep breath and searches my face and sighs. “You can take me to dinner, but it’s not a date,” she demands.
I grin back at her, relieved she is finally letting me in and giving me a chance to break down her walls. I drop my hands to her waist, pull her body hard against mine and smash my lips down on hers. She kisses me back eagerly as if she is as hungry for me as I am for her. I pull away, leaving her wanting more. She gasps at her suddenly empty mouth and does her best to right herself. Her heated eyes lock on mine as I hold onto her tightly. “Fuck, It’s definitely a date,” I tell her, before dropping my hands and heading back into the locker room before she has a chance to take it all back.
I find Tank as soon as I walk in, dressed and ready to go. “Where the fuck did you go?” he says, eyeing me still in my towel.
“Just got myself a date,” I smirk.
His face lights up in understanding. “Fucking A,” he cheers, reaching up and giving me a high five as I pass by him.
I get myself dressed, pack up my shit and head home with Tank hot on my heels.
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“Cain,” Coach says as he makes his way into the Locker room. “Great game.”
“Thanks, Coach,” I say with a nod as the boy's cheer and chant around me for yet another victory to add to our belts.
“As for the rest of you, it was sloppy, we barely got by. I saw far too many suicide passes, it’s no wonder Jaxon got body checked. I expect more. I’m scheduling an extra training session this week, so be prepared and keep checking the notice board for session times,” he explains. The boys groan but after a sharp look from Coach, they snap right back into their celebrations. “Get out of here,” Coach orders.
The crowd waiting for us on the other side seems to have doubled over the last few weeks and I know that is solely because of Dani and Sophie making us look like the Gods we pretend to be. I push my way through the crowd, getting slaps of approval on the back as I search out the one face that I desperately need to see.
My eyes land on her almost instantly, as if she had called for me. I make my way over to her and notice she is with Jared. “Hey,” she grins.
“Hi, yourself,” I say, leaning in and giving her a kiss on the cheek. “Where’s Sophie tonight?”
“Oh, you know,” she grins. “She said something about jumping Tank in the locker room.”
“And you didn’t feel that way inclined?” I laugh.
She gives me an innocent smile which I see through perfectly. “I guess I could go and join in, I’m sure Tank wouldn’t mind but Sophie’s been a little territorial lately.”
“I’m sure he wouldn’t,” I laugh. “But you know that’s not what I meant.”
She smiles up at me with her beautiful eyes sparkling with mirth, blowing me the fuck away and making my chest ache with need. “I’m not sure I follow,” she says sweetly.
“You’re such a smart-ass,” I grin. “Are you going home or do you feeling like coming out with the boys?”
“We might come out for a bit,” she says glancing towards Jared to gauge his thoughts.
“Don’t look at me, I don’t give a shit what we do as long as there is beer,” he shrugs.
I grab her by the hand and lace my fingers through hers, she stiffens slightly and looks up at me suspiciously. I squeeze her hand gently and she relaxes immediately. I’m hit instantly with how right this feels and I hope to God she feels it too.
I lead her outside as we wait for the rest of the boys to crowd around. Tank and Sophie never show but I’m not surprised, he is probably 9 inches deep right now. We figure out our plans and I send him a quick text, knowing he will show up later.
Fifteen minutes later we show up at Jaxon’s place that he rents from the college with Shorty and Aaron, the door is left open, music is played and mass texts are sent out. Within the next half hour, the place is crammed with bodies. Jared disappears when his boyfriend shows up, leaving me alone with Dani.
I refill both our drinks and lead her outside for some fresh air. I take her over to a table and pull her down on my lap, rubbing my hand up and down her leg as her other hand stays firmly laced through my fingers. She twists on my lap and faces me. She studies me, slightly unsure but still full of confidence as she brings her lips down to mine.
Finally, it’s her making the move.
She kisses me with everything she’s got and the sweetest taste of strawberry vodka on her lips is enough to drive me crazy. I deepen the kiss and she moans into me and bites my bottom lip. Dani slides her hand up my shirt and spreads her fingers out over my chest while she grinds herself onto my dick. Fuck, this woman is perfect.
She pulls back ever so slightly and we both pant as we catch our breath. “There’s something about you Dani and I can’t get enough,” I tell her.
She looks down at me. “I know what you mean,” she whispers.
We sit together for a while when Sophie and Tank come barging through the door. Sophie grabs Dani and yanks her off my lap demanding she takes her dancing. I watch as she takes off to the makeshift dance floor, shaking her ass just perfectly, making me want to sink my teeth into her creamy skin.
The boys begin to gather round, dragging chairs over and plonking down as we celebrate our win together. I look over to watch my girl dancing when a petite body drops down into my lap. I go to push the girl off but can’t when her arms lock around my neck. She holds me tight and I do what I can to get a look at who the hell is sitting on my lap when that spot is reserved for someone else.
“Stop pushing me away, you big jerk and give me a hug,” her little voice laughs.
What the hell? It couldn’t be. I focus harder on the person before me, taking in her dark hair, dark eyes, which has a little too much makeup on for my liking and huge gorgeous smile. Holy Shit.
“Mia?” I ask, instantly relaxing and pulling her in hard against me. “What the hell are you doing here?”
“I wanted to surprise you so I came for your game,” she tells me.
“What? How long have you been here? You should have told me, I could have got you VIP seats,” I tell her.
“Please,” she scoffs. “You know I don’t like all that special attention, I just wanted to see you play. You’ve gotten pretty good since the last time I saw you, Captain,” She smirks.
“Who’s this nice piece of ass, Captain?” Jaxon asks, mimicking Mia’s tone “Why don’t you share her around?”
Both our heads instantly whip in his direction as Tank murmurs an ‘oh fuck’ from beside me.
“What the fuck did you say?” I ask, fixing him with a hard glare.
He flinches at my tone but carries on. “I said you should share her around. You’re already keeping that other chick to yourself,” he laughs.
I stand up and hand Mia off to Tank. I take one big step forward and grab Jaxon by his shirt and yank him to his feet. “Watch your fucking mouth,” I snap.
“What’s your problem, man?” he smirks.
“My problem, Jaxon, is that’s my baby sister you’re talking about,” I snarl.
His eyes widen and flash to Mia for a brief moment before snapping back to mine, clearly taking in our similarities. “Shit, man, I’m sorry,” he says, raising both his hands in surrender.
“Good, now go get Mia a chick drink like the little bitch you are,” I tell him.
His lips tighten but he gives a sharp nod and disappears. I sit back down and Mia makes herself comfortable on my lap as she introduces herself to the rest of the boys.
“Fuck, I’ve missed you,” I tell her, pulling her hard against me and squeezing the life out of her. “How're things back home?”
“Ugh,” she says pushing me away. “Get off me you grot,” she laughs, then dives into a recap of how everything is going at home, giving me all the details about mum’s latest boyfriend, who apparently looks like he might actually stick around. But, as long as she is happy.
“While you’re here,” I start. “I want you to meet someone.”
Her face brightens at the realization that there is finally someone in my life that’s worth the introduction, I mean I’ve had girlfriends before, but no one I’ve wanted to actually take home. Hell, Dani makes me want to take her home and keep her there.
I get up and drag Mia inside as I search for Dani on the dance floor. Nope, not here, I move along to the kitchen then the lounge room and even knock on the bathroom door. After no sight of her, Sophie or Jared, I get the hint that they aren’t here.
“Sorry Kid, looks like she’s gone,” I explain. “When are you heading home? Do you have time tomorrow?”
“I’ve got to leave first thing in the morning. I have time for breakfast if it’s your shout?” she smiles and bats her eyelashes at me.
“Yeah, ok,” I say, caving to the will of my baby sister, yet again. “Let me drive you back to my place, you can stay there tonight.”
“No, that’s ok, I’ve got my car here,” she tells me.
“Don’t be ridiculous, you’ve had a few drinks. Tank can drop your car off in the morning.”
“What? I don’t want that big bastard driving my car, he’ll probably burst all four tyres just getting in,” she seethes before seeing the look on my face and reaching into her bag to pull out her keys. She hands them over reluctantly and I have to pry them from her fingers. “He’ll be careful right? I worked too many hours to pay for that car.”
“Your car will be fine” I laugh.
I say goodnight to the guys and give Tank specific instructions about Mia’s car and hand him the keys. He raises his eyebrows at Mia and shakes her keys in front of his face, making a show of throwing them in the air and pretending to lose them, getting the perfect rise out of her making it obvious he has little sisters of his own. I knock him in the arm and head out, but I can’t stop the smile from gracing my face.
I make it home in record time, debating whether or not it would be ok to stop by Dani’s place to make sure she is ok but on second thoughts, that might be a little stalkerish.
I show Mia to the spare room and double check that I remembered to change the sheets after Jaxon’s threesome the other week. She gives me a hug goodnight and then proceeds to take over my bathroom. Great.
I pull my phone out and send Dani a quick text.
Miller – You keep disappearing on me. Hope you’re ok.