Hockey Rules (Bucky Barnes AU x NHL)

My Girl

*~* Bucky*~*

The press conference had pissed me off. Not because of Emma but because I knew the press was trying to start some sort of drama. This is hockey not a damn soap opera. I decided I needed to see my girl. I went upstairs to her office and she was standing looking out the window.

"Excuse me," I said, "can you tell me where the gorgeous Emma Niedermeyer's office is?"

She turned around and smiled. "Right here, handsome." She came over and gave me a hug. "Nice job with the press super star." She gave me a kiss.

"Yea, well, I was hoping that once I said you were your own person, they would let it go. I didn't want to just come out and say we were dating."

"You were perfect, B."

"B?"

"Short for Bucky. No?"

"It's fine, doll. You like to give nicknames don't you?"

"Yes. It's fun."

"I get it, doll." Her phone rang at that moment.

"This is Emma." She paused.

"Hey daddy." Oh, her dad.

"Yeah.... I know I promised.... well I had someone to meet... yes... I can ask...... hold on. Bucky?"

"Yea, doll?"

"Did you want to have dinner with me and my dad? My dad said we could bring along Steve since he wants to meet the new players."

Did I really want to meet her dad? Scott Niedermeyer was intimidating on the ice, but in front of his baby girl. That is another level. But if I wanted to be with this girl, then I would do anything.

"Sure doll. I'll call Steve."

"Great, we can have drinks after with my roommate." She got back on the phone with her dad while I called Steve.

Hey Buck, what' up?

"What are you doing tonight?"

I have big plans to be on the couch why?

"Scott Niedermeyer just invited us to dinner with him and Emma."

Oh shit. We're meeting Emma's dad? Yeah man, I'm in. At least to help you when he tries to kill you.

"You're hilarious. I'll be at the car in the 10 so we can go back and get ready."

No problem man. I heard about Pierce.

"Don't get me started. Be right there."

Emma had finished her call and was working again when I finished. "Steve's in. Did you want me to pick you up doll?"

"That would be great. I'll text you my address."

"Are you ok with me asking if you would be my girl?" I was nervous that I had pushed too far with this.

"Of course, I am. It's just fast. But I like you too, B, and I hope you know that."

"Course I do. I just didn't want to scare you." I changed the subject. "Whatcha working on?"

"The next road trip; I'm lining up all of the hotels and stuff."

"Really? Who's my travel buddy?"

"Steve, who else? Its one of the longer ones though. LA, San Jose, Edmonton and then Montreal." She sighed.

"What is it?

"I'm gonna miss you."

"Doll, the trip is not for another four days. And you can be at the LA game, right?"

"I guess, but it's not the same."

"Emma, it will be ok. Yes, we are dating and yes, we haven't publicly said anything but you're the only one I'm looking for in the stands, ok?"

"You're right. I'm sorry, I just..."

I gave her a kiss on her temple. "'S ok doll. I gotta get home and get some rest and change. Apparently, I am meeting one of my heroes tonight."

"Is that the only thing?"

"Nope, gotta a girl that I need to impress as well."