Score My Heart // Chapter Nine

I rolled out of bed the next day to find Callie already gone. I looked at the clock and saw it was 8:30, I groaned and headed to the bathroom to brush my teeth and have a shower. I turned on the shower, got undressed, then jumped in. The steaming water felt good on my muscles that were so tense from the past day. I smiled to myself as I remembered that I'd be seeing Sidney again. I got out of the shower and quickly got dressed for the day. It was colder today, so I pulled on a navy blue American Apparel sweater and a pair of grey jeans. I sat on my bed and brushed out my wet, long brown hair, and I heard my phone beep. I reached across to my dresser to see two new messages, one from Sidney and one from Callie. 

I'm coming at nine. Be ready.

-Sid.

We're going shopping today. Wanna come?

-Cal

I jotted back a quick 'Already am' to Sidney and a 'Sorry, already got plans with Tyler today' to Callie. I prayed that she'd fall for it, and not two seconds later, I got a message back.

Fine. But you're missing out.

I sighed and went over to my mirror to out on my makeup for the day, just eyeliner and grey eyeshadow. I was walking over to my bed to get a headband, when I heard somewhat of a commotion outside. I peeped outside of the door and saw Chanelle mauling Sidney across from my dorm. I closed the door quietly, sat on the edge of my bed, and watched as tears started forming in my eyes. 

I should've known a guy like that wouldn't fall for a girl like me. I was too plain. 

I heard a knock on my door a minute later, but I ignored it. I couldn't see anyone right now. It didn't matter if it was Sidney, or Tyler, or Chanelle. I wasn't going to take crap from anyone now. My world was crashing down, I haven't been this sad in a long time. I may had only known the guy for a week, but I'd never felt anything remotely close to what I felt with Sidney. The knocking continued for the next ten minutes. Whoever it was, they sure weren't giving up too easy. I heard the person on the other side of the door sigh, and I assumed they had given up. I layed face down on my pillow when I heard them speak.

"C'mon, Roxy, open the door" Sidney pleaded.

"Why? So you can tell me how much you like Chanelle's tongue down your throat?" I snapped back icily. 

"No, please, open up so I can explain." His tone was desperate. 

I crossed my arms and opened the door. 

"What?" I asked, furious.

Down the hall I could see Chanelle smirking, leaning against her door. I wanted to go down and give her a giant slap in the face, dug on her shoulder length blonde hair and ask her why the FUCK she would ruin the one good thing I had right now.

"I-I'm sorry," he said, "It wasn't me, I swear, she threw herself at me." he looked at his feet.

I couldn't help but forgive him, the almond shaped brown eyes drew me right in. I sighed, feeling defeated, then just curled up in his arms. 

"I really am sorry," he whispered into my hair.

"I know, I forgive you." I murmured as tears started streaming down my face.

What the fuck? Was I turning into a big softy? 

Score My Heart // Chapter Eight

I dug through my purse looking for my key, and opened the door. Callie was sitting on her bed reading Us Weekly in her Pitt t-shirt and sweats with her blonde hair in a pony tail and glasses perched on her nose. When she heard me come in, she looked up from her magazine and greeted me in a tone that was quite unusual to use when you were supposedly enraged at your roommate. 

"How was your date?" she asked.

"Oh, um, fine" I said, confused.

"Look, can we talk?" 

"Uh, sure." I said and took a seat next to her on the bed.

"I'm really sorry about how I acted earlier, Roxy. I was way out of line, I guess I was just disappointed that it wasn't me going on a date with Sidney." she said in a sincere tone.

"Oh, well it wasn't your fault, I mean, you said you liked him and I said yes anyways, I felt bad."

"I was just wondering if we can put this all behind us and start over?" She asked, her eyes pleading.

"Works for me."

I heard a knock on the door, and I went to answer it. Standing there was Tyler with a dozen roses in his hand. 

"Uh, Ty, I appreciate it and everything, but you're my cousin. I don't have feelings for you like that," I joked.

"Hahaha," he replied, sarcastically. "Sidney dropped these off, asked me to give them to you."

I took the roses from Tyler's hands and set them down on the dresser. Attached to the bouquet was a note.

Tomorrow? 

I'd like to use that one question...

-Sidney

I felt my smile grow wider and wider as I read the note. I turned around to see Callie pretending as if she hadn't seen the roses. 

"Everything all right with you two?" Tyler asked, pointing his head in Callie's direction.

"Yeah, I think so." I replied.

"Well I'll let you two be then," Tyler said bowing his way out of the dorm.

I sat down on my bed and pulled out my phone sending a quick text to Sidney before doing damage control with Callie. 

Tomorrow it is.

I put away my phone as I turned to Callie, with sorry eyes.

"Who are those from," she asked, putting on a coat of red nail polish.

"My mom, she's just congratulating me on finding a job here" I lied. 

"Well, that's very sweet of her," she said, uninterested. "I'm going to bed, I've got a game tomorrow night." Callie said putting away the nail polish.

"Oh, yeah, um, me too. I've got a big day tomorrow."

It was true, I did have a big day tomorrow, whatever that question was, I'd need to be prepared for it.

IPBS Instant Messaging,

ChanelleFortin: You make up with her?

CallieDola: Uh, yeah.

ChanelleFortin: She fall for it?

CallieDola: I think so.

CallieDola: So, what's next?

ChanelleFortin: It's my turn next. You just sit back and watch the show.

Score My Heart // Chapter Seven

We walked out of Waverly, to the parking lot where Sidney’s silver Range Rover was parked. He opened the side door for me and I thanked him and hopped in.

“Since I don’t know much about you, how about we play 20 questions?” I asked.

“Likewise, you start” he said back, putting the keys in the ignition.

“Okay, we’ll start with the easy stuff,” I said, “Where are you from?”

“Coal Harbor, Nova Scotia. You?”

“I’m from Ottawa, born and raised.”

“Any siblings?” he asked.

“Just one, Jake, he’s 17, you?”

“I’ve got a little sister, Taylor, she’s 11”

We arrived at Kiku, a trendy looking Japanese restaurant in downtown Pittsburgh.

“Hope you like sushi,” he said.

“Love it,” I said.

We walked in the door, and the waiter seated us at a booth. Sid took my jacket and hung it up on a hook nearby. When he returned and sat down he asked,

“So, what did you think of me when you first saw me?”

“Well, uh” I looked at my feet, “I thought you were pretty cute, actually”

“Huh, that’s funny, that’s exactly what I thought about you.” He flashed me a million dollar smile, and my face completely lit up.

We talked and asked questions for what seemed like ages, he asked me things about home, and my family, little things like what my favorite movie was: Slapshot, and what my favorite artist was: John Lennon. Occasionally the odd fan would come up to him and ask for autographs, and he’d never decline. He’s always happily pose for a picture, or sign a jersey.

“So, what’s the best thing about your job?” I asked.
“The paycheck?” he joked.
“No,”’ I laughed “Seriously.”
“Seriously?” He asked.
“Yes.”
“Two things, One, I get to do what I love every day, and two, the joy I see kids get just by taking a picture with them. It’s an… unbelievable feeling. They have grins on their faces from ear-to-ear, it just makes me feel like I can do anything. Like I’m Superman to them”
“Wow, that’s deep, Crosby” I said, stunned.
“It’s weird, but it just always makes me feel good when I can make someone else happy.” He said sighing.
“Is there any flaws with you?” I asked.
“You’ll have to figure that out on our second date.”
“So, you’re saying there’s going to be a second date? I must’ve done something right.”
“You have no idea,” he said, and I could feel the color coming to my cheeks.
Thank god this restaurant was dimmed, I thought.
“You have one question left,” I pointed out.
“I think I’ll save that one,” he said, grinning.

We finished our dinner, California Rolls and chicken, and headed to the car. He opened the door for me to get it, then quickly got in his side. We were on our way back to the dorm, listening to Bruce Springsteen on the radio, when I asked,
“What are you saving that question for?”
“Hm, not sure yet, but I think it’ll come in handy sometime” He said. 

And with that, he parked the car and grabbed my hand, leading me to the door of my dorm.

“So, uh, I had a great time tonight,” I managed to sputter out.
“Mm, me too.” He said leaning a bit closer to me.
“Is this, uh the awkward doorstep moment?” I asked.
“Who said anything about this being awkward?” he asked.

He grabbed my chin so that I looked directly into his deep caramel eyes, and then ever so slowly, leant in and gave me one, soft, kiss. My breath accelerated and I put my arms around his neck, deepening the kiss as my heart started racing. He wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me closer to him, but we never once broke the kiss. After what seemed like hours, we finally pulled away.

“Goodnight, Roxy” he said, his fresh breath blowing over my face.
“N-night, Sid” I stuttered back.

I couldn’t find words to say, I was still in so much shock from the kiss, that I was shaking. My lips were tingling as if they were asking for more, and my knees were completely dead. I was spinning, and that was only the first date.

Score My Heart // Chapter 6

We got back to our dorm, and Callie still hadn’t said anything. We brushed our teeth and took showers in silence, then finally while we were in bed, trying to sleep she spoke;
“So, are you going out with Sidney tomorrow?” she asked quietly.
“Yeah,” I murmured back “Are you OK with that?”
“No, not really” She said coldly. “I like him y’know”
“I know, I’m sorry, but you haven’t even spoken to him, it’s just a date,” I whispered back.
And with that she turned her back to me, and shut off the lights.

The next day I spent most of my time helping Tyler pick out a wardrobe, because his taste in clothes was repelling all female life forms, and he was desperate. We shopped around for a bit, picking up things from Hollister and American Eagle, then stopped for ice cream.

“So,” he said taking a lick out of his Pistachio cone “I hear you’ve got a date with Sidney Crosby tonight”
“How’d you know that?” I asked
“Callie told me,” he stated. “Is it true?”
I felt my cheeks flush, “Yeah, it is.”
“Just tell me if he tries to grab-ass you, I think I can take him,” Tyler said.
I laughed, it was true, Tyler was a giant, at 6’7” he’d take Sidney down in no time.
“She seemed pretty pissed when she told me, is everything alright with you guys?” He asked with an eyebrow raised.
“Um, no, not really, she’s pretty angry, she likes him and all” I said taking a jab at my lemon sorbet. “It’s awkward.”
Tyler just shrugged his shoulders and continued stuffing his face with his ice cream, which was his way of saying he’s going to stay out of it.

I got back to my dorm to find Callie gone, but her signature scent of Vera Wang Princess was still lingering in the room. I sighed and plopped down on the bed. I looked at my clock then jumped up and headed for the washroom. It was 7:30, and Sidney would be here any minute. I took a rapid speed shower, washing my hair as quickly as possible. I wrapped a towel around myself, brushed my hair and teeth then started to apply my makeup. I had just finished my eyeliner when I heard a knock on my door. I ran over and opened it, to find Sidney, dressed in a blue striped collared shirt and jeans; his curls gelled back, looking utterly shocked. Shit. I’m still in my towel, I realized.
“I love your outfit for tonight, really I do, but I’m not sure the restaurant will let you in like that.” Sidney noted, laughing.
“Uh, yeah, sorry, I’m running late. Give me a minute while I change ok?” I felt myself blush.
“Yeah sure.”

I grabbed my outfit out of the top of my dresses then ran into the bathroom to change. Ten minutes later I bolted out of the door wearing a red strapless dress with black skinny jeans and a black wrap sweater. I walked over to Sidney, to see him looking almost as shocked as he did when I first opened the door.
“Wow,” he said, “You look beautiful”
“Thanks,” I said with a smile on my face, “Let’s go.”
He grabbed my arm and we walked down the hall, passing by Chanelle who shot me a glare that said that Callie had definitely talked to her. I just shrugged it off, I felt so comfortable in Sidney’s grasp that whatever Callie and Chanelle were planning didn’t matter. I’d deal with that later, right now, I was on Cloud Nine. And the date hadn’t even started yet.