Hustle and Heart

Ch.15

*Brianna's POV*
"Seriously?!" Tyler said, all too excited. Was this a mistake? Well I guess it was too late now...
"Yea, sure why not." I said. Deep down I knew that Tyler and I wouldn't work but I so desperately needed a way to get over Carey...
"Well does tomorrow work for you?" He asked.
"Sounds perfect. Text me the details." I said while closing my door.
"Will do." He said with a smile. Tyler had a great smile but no one will ever beat Carey's smile. I pulled out of the parking lot and stopped again for a few pictures and autographs. A lot of the fans were congratulating me on the win tonight. After I was done with some of the fans, I pulled out of the parking lot and made my way home. Once I got into my parking garage, I decided on looking through the messages from Carey. Most of them consisted of asking why I wasn't answering him, if he did something wrong and why I wasn't talking to him. One message caught my eye though... One of the last texts he sent me was...

Okay Bree, I don't know what I did wrong or why you won't answer me but, just know that I really care about you and that when you make it to the finals and you win your first Stanley Cup, I will be there. I don't think this is goodbye, I just think you need time to figure out some things... I know it's soon but honestly B I love you... I've loved you since the first game we played against you guys in the regular season... When I got the chance to even take you out, I was surprised. I never thought you would say yes... You're too good for me and I just hope to see you again... I love you.-Carey.

By the end of that message, I was balling. What Carey didn't know was that, I love him too. Maybe not as long as he has but I do. I've never met anyone that makes me feel like Carey does. I knew though, that we couldn't be together. I slowly got out of my car, grabbed my things and made my way up to my apartment. Once I opened the door I dropped my bag and went straight into my room. I showered and did everything else you do when you go to bed and then I fell asleep.
***
I woke up the next morning wishing that yesterday didn't happen. My date with Tyler was today and in all honesty, I wasn't that excited. Most girls would've freaked if Tyler Johnson asked them out but since we play with each other on the same team, it really doesn't faze me. Tyler texted me, letting me know that he would pick me up at 6 which means I still have 6 hours until then. I got out of bed and made my way downstairs to make myself some breakfast. Ben and Andrea were in the living room and I decided that I would tell Ben today that I plan on moving out. Once I was done making myself an egg and spinach omelet I went into the dinning room to eat. Shortly after, Ben walked in and I knew this was my chance.
"Hey Ben... Can I tell you something?" I asked.
"Um yea sure." He said.
"Well I was thinking... I'm 24 and I have the money to support myself. So uh I was thinking of moving out..." I said, a little nervous.
"You want to move out?" He asked.
"Um yea. I think that it's a good idea." I said.
"Are you sure? What if something bad happens to you?" He asked.
"Ben I promise that I'll be fine. If I need anything, we live in the same city. I just thought that it would be a good idea since you know, you and Andrea are getting pretty serious and I just don't want to be in the middle of that."
"Yea that's fine. I'm just going to really miss you around here." Ben said.
"We play on the same team Ben. It's not like I'm moving across the country." I said while laughing.
"Yea I know." He said while laughing too.
"So I heard about you and Tyler.." Ben said. I knew he would bring this up...
"It's only a date Ben. I'm not planning on marrying him." I said.
"Well it's fine but if he hurts you I won't hesitate to kick his ass." He said. I just smiled and went back to my room. If Ben only knew about Carey... He would probably do more then just kick his ass.
(Skip to 4:30)***
It was now 4:30 and I figured I should probably start getting ready. Since he said it would be a casual date, I picked a casual outfit. I loosely curled my hair and pinned up a few pieces. I did very minimal makeup, and once I was done I went straight into my room to grab my outfit. My outfit consisted of just some black skinny jeans, a white t-shirt, an army green coat, and my timberlands.(outfit above). Once I was done getting all ready it was about 5:30 and I knew that Tyler would be here any minute. I put on my boots and walked downstairs to wait for Tyler. I was sitting on the couch with Ben and Andrea just waiting. About 15 minutes later, we heard a knock at the door and I right then grew nervous. Was he going to try and kiss me? I wasn't ready for this... Why did I agree to this... I wish I could just be in Carey's arms right now. I was interrupted by Ben and Tyler clearing there throats.
"Uh let me just go get my purse and I'll be right there." I told Tyler walking towards my kitchen. I was followed by Andrea into the kitchen.
"Are you okay? Your date is waiting for you come on!" Andrea said.
"Yea I'm fine... Give me a few minutes." I said to Andrea. I wasn't so sure about this now. I couldn't just leave Tyler at the door. I decided on getting over myself and just getting this over with. I walked out of the kitchen with my bag and went straight into the living room where Tyler was.
"Wow Bree, you look gorgeous." Tyler said.
"Thank you Tyler." I said with a smile. This felt so different...
"Well are you ready to go?" He asked.
"Yea lets go." I said with a fake smile.
"Have her home by 11, Johnson." Ben said with a straight face.
"Will do Ben." Tyler said with a smile. He clearly didn't get the hint. "Well are you ready to go?"
"Uh yea lets go." I said with a smile. We walked in silence up until his car.
"I'm really happy you're giving this a chance." He said, referring to the date we were about to go on. I just smiled at him. I honestly could not wait for this to be over.
***
The date went surprisingly well but I was extremely tired. I'm not saying that me and Tyler will become something, all I'm saying is that maybe this will help me get over Carey....