Page 124 of Puck It!

Koda, playing the best he’s played in a long time, he’s unstoppable tonight. Nothing is getting past him; he is a brick fucking wall.

My phone vibrates and it’s a text from Dax.

In overtime, call as soon as I can, sorry Macie.

No worries, get’em Dax

Well, his game changed quickly. Hope his lucky shot comes out in overtime for him.

Dax has an incredible slap shot, and if given the right opportunity, Koda can’t even stop it.

I turn my attention back on the game. Sully and Jax, the partnership those two have shared on the ice is seen tonight, as they work in Wes, Tyler, and Damon. They keep the puck on Springfield ice. Player’s switch off and on the ice, keeping your five players moving and from tiring.

With it being Jax’s turn, his eyes lock with mine as he jumps over the board into the player box in front of me as Mason another player jumps onto the ice. Switching shifts, giving Jax a break since the puck has been in play for a while, no ridiculous icing calls. He shoots me that sexy wink with his smile and he’s back focusing on the game which leaves me to smile a giggle; God this man is fucking something.

It’s not long before the whistle blows, that icing call finally happens, and the guys switch up again, Jax returning to the ice, Sully and Wes with him. Mason and Conner go out this time instead of Tyler and Damon, all getting into position for the play.

Only a few minutes left of second period, and we are leading 3-0; Let’s go guys, keep it together, one more period.

Second period ends, and the guy’s skate from the ice, Jax giving me that wink.

The urge to use the restroom hits and I make a break for it. Making my way through the crowd all doing the same thing or getting more beer. Pushing my way through I get to the back hallway, knowing I'll have a better chance of being in and out.

I make it there, do my thing before I'm walking out of the bathroom again. As I turn to walk back down the hall, I run right into Josh.

"Oh sorry." I apologize.

"Where are you off to in a hurry." He laughs.

"Back to my seat, I figured this one would be quicker." I nod towards the door I just exited, and he chuckles, "You're right about that."

"Well, I better get back before I miss the start of third." I suggest, preparing to take a step around Josh, but he stops me, "Just come with me Macie."

"Uh?" I question as I look up to him again.

"You're my assistant, shh." He gives me that side eye, as if to say shut up and play along, so I do.

He nods down the hall as he starts to walk away. I follow him and when I realize he is taking me to the players box, I stop him, "I don't want to distract them."

Josh turns and looks at me with a cocky smile, "If anything, you're just going to light a hotter fire under Jax; I've learned something about him."

"Oh yeah, what's that." I snort.

"The closer you are, the better he plays. Don't think I don't know he met you during the first intermission."

I snort, covering my mouth with my hand, hiding my smile.

"Come on, before you make me late." He chuckles and I return it, as I follow him.

Fuck Jax, we are so bad; I snort another laugh, still covering my smile as I walk.

I step into the box, the guys already on the ice and I lean against the back wall. I can see Jax, Sully, and Koda all looking to where I was sitting looking at each other; They're looking for me.

I continue to watch as players start getting into the box, getting ready for third period, when Jax finally sees me leaning against the wall and he skates to the box.

"What's wrong?" The worry washes over his face, and I can't help but giggle, "Nothing."

"I caught her in the hallway, told her to come with me." Josh says. Jax looks at Josh for a moment, and I'm not really sure, but something in his eyes flares before he looks back at me.

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