chapter four; home for the holiday's.

note: this chapter switches back and forth from Steph to Sid.

Steph's POV

''Hey mom,'' I said over the phone, ''I'm just heading to the airport now, I will call you when I arrive''

''Okay, sweety. See you soon''

''Love you mom, by the way, I have a surprise''

''What is it?''

''Mom, it's a surprise'' I laughed.

''Boo, okay well have a safe flight. Love you''

''Love you to, bye'' I hung up the phone and grabbed my bags that I threw into my car. I drove over to Sidney's house. He was waiting outside, I pulled up and saw him smiling as he made his way towards the car. He put his bags into the trunk then pulled me into a hug, pressing his lips gently on mine. We jumped into the car, Sid taking over the driving, and headed to the airport. I didn't know how my family would react to Sid since they were all die hard hockey fans, all I knew was they were going to love him, not for him being a superstar but for who he was. I just hoped I wouldn't see the one person I didn't want to. Nick.

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Sid's POV

As we arrived at the airport I looked over to Steph. She was so pretty with her blonde hair and her deep brown eyes. ''Ready, babe?'' I said.

''More then ever'' She smiled, excitedly. We grabbed our bags, went through the mess off customs and boarded the plane. I insisted on driving up yesterday but with the snow storms Pittsburgh was having Steph insisted on flying. The flight wasn't long at all. We met her mom and step-dad at the airport, after grabbing our luggage.

''MOM!'' Steph ran over and gave her mom the biggest hug, the continued the hug with he step-dad Joe.

''I'm so glad your home'' Her mom said smiling. Then Steph turned over to me.

''This is Sid, Sid this is my mom, Lisa and my step-dad, Joe''

''It's very nice to meet you both'' I said extended a hand to Joe and taking the hug her mother was offering. They drove us from Toronto to their home in Cobourg. The neighbourhood was really nice and their house was huge! Her step-brothers ran out to greet us.

''Hi guys!'' Steph yelled.

''Hey sis, glad your home'' Her brother Kyle said, giving her a hug.

''This is Sid, Sid this is Kyle and Josh'' Steph said pointing to each of them.

''Sid, as in Sidney Crosby?''

''Yeah'' I laughed. Both their faces light up, I remember looking up to hockey players when I was little and now I loved seeing kid's faces light up when they meet a hockey player. Her whole family was already her, which even Steph was surprised to see since she thought the dinner was tomorrow. She introduced everyone to me and me to everyone. Her family was really into hockey, the World Juniors were on and they all invited us to sit and watch them. I got the whole other side of the hockey world from a fans perspective, which I remember from when I used to watch it was my dad but this brought back memories.

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Steph's POV

''Steph!'' Mom yelled from the top of the stairs,

''Yes'' I said, making my way up the stairs.

''Could you run to the store and get a few things I forgot.''

''Yeah, not a problem.'' I walked back downstairs and grabbed Sid's attention.

''I'm just running to the store to pick a few things up, okay?''

''I'll come with you'' He said.

''It's fine, you don't have to''

''You're right, I don't. But I want to'' He smiled. With that we took my mom's car and went to the grocery store across town. As we got into the store we walked over to the isle where the gravy mix was. As I turned around the corner I saw the one person I was hoping not to see. Nick.

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Nick's POV

''Dude isn't that Steph?'' Cody pointed towards someone at the other end of the isle.

''Yeah, man I haven't seen her forever''

''I told you, you guys were fait'' I started to walk towards her until I saw some else come around the corner and stand beside her, I couldn't make out who it was so I continued to walk in her direction. As she looked up and saw me, she grabbed a hole of the guys hand and pulled him closer. As we got closer I could make out the details on his face. Dark hair, a big ass nose and lips. He was wearing a Pittsburgh Penguins baseball hat. It couldn't be who I was thinking of, it was impossible.

''Hey Steph', Cody said stopping her.

''Hi, Cody'' She said, ''Nick,'' She finished looking over in my direction.

''I'm Sidney'' Holy fuck, I thought to myself. How in the hell did she get with him?

''Nice to meet you man!'' Cody said extending a hand.

''Yeah. Nice to meet you.'' I stuttered, still having my eyes fixed on Steph. I missed her a lot and now that she was back in town for a few days, it was my chance to win her back. I wanted her back and this whiny bitch who thought he could play hockey wasn't going to stop me.

''Sid, let's go'' Steph exclaimed. With that she held tight on to his hand and continued through the store. I wasn't even close to being over her, I thought I was until I saw her at that moment. I would do anything to have her mine again. It wouldn't be easy, but it would happen.

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Steph's POV

''Who was that?'' Sid asked.

''Nick and Cody, uhh, their just old friends'' I stuttered.

''You okay?''

''Yeah, uhm I'm fine''

''Steph, you look like you just seen a ghost''

''I'm fine'' I protested again. Sid didn't know anything about Nick. I had never mentioned him to Sid, and I never planned on it and I still didn't, I just wanted to forget about what happened with Nick and I, and what had just happened in the store.

chapter three; breakfast with the new boy.

Steph's POV

I woke up in the morning. The cool breeze floating through the air gave me shivers. The sun was streaming in through the window and it smelled like winter. I rolled over and saw Sid still beside me, sound asleep. He seemed to be perfect, his dark brown hair, recently cut fit his face and those lips, god those lips, they were just... perfect. I had a quick shower then through on one of Sid's shirts that I fished out of his drawer and my pants. I brushed my hair quick and let it air dry as I made my way to the kitchen. His house was beautiful. He had just bought it and moved out of Mario's. It was put together, I'm guessing with the help of his mother. It had it's unique touch to it. I made it to the kitchen, which I was finding to be my favourite spot in the house. I grabbed eggs and bacon from the fridge and pulled down two pans from above the island in the center of the kitchen and began to make breakfast for Sid and I. As I put the eggs into the pan, I felt someone wrap their arms around my waist.

"Smells good" Sid said, kissing my cheek.

"All for me" I laughed. I turned around and pulled him closer to me, wrapping my arms around his neck.

"You can't eat all of this, can you?"

"No! Of course not," I giggled, "That's why you better be hungry" I replied, placing a kiss on his nose.

"Your friggin' right I'm hungry" Once breakfast was ready we grabbed our plates and took places at the table.

"Sid,?'' I began,

''Yes,'' He said, putting his eyes towards me.

''We haven't really known each other for long, but everything that's happened... does it mean we are together?'' I asked.

''If that's what you want. I really like you, Steph''

''I really like you too, and yes, that is what I want''

''Then that's how it will be'' He smiled.

I smiled back, ''It may be soon, but I have to go home for a few days, the day after tomorrow. Do you want to come with me? Family Christmas.''

''I'd love to, as long as we can be back on the 28th. My family is coming down then''

''We can do that'' I smiled. We finished our breakfast then we took a cab over to the restaurant we ate at last night and got Sid's car, he drove me back to my condo. Sid and I moved fast into a relationship, which may be a step for me since I haven't had a what could be good and strong relationship since I lived in Cobourg. His name was Nick and you could say he was my first love but I really didn't want to remember anything about it. When I moved to Pittsburgh I promised myself I would forget about him, which I did. I was with Sid now and I trusted in him that the same thing wouldn't happen as it did with Nick.