Alive : Hockey Fan Fiction

Chapter 18 : I Broke Tyler Seguin

The Dallas Stars start off their first series of the playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche. They start off with the first two games being away in Colorado and wound up losing both of those games. They were each close games, they only lost by a goal in each. The Stars played so well, the Avalanche just happened to come out on top. Tonight is the first home playoff game and we have our tickets. It is a must win for these guys and I just know they have it in them to come back from losing these two games. It's weird to be on the outside looking in. Last time they were in the playoffs I was with Jamie. I was there supporting him at the arena and back at home. He used to call me his lucky charm. Maybe that's why they lost. I just ruin everything.

I worked out early today to make sure I have plenty of time to go to the game. I am anxious to be in that playoff atmosphere once again and have been sitting on my couch doing nothing but staring at the time tick by on the cable box. I had a really good sparring session at the gym today. I actually knocked a few girls down. Phil is so proud of how fast I am progressing. He says I will be in fighting shape very soon physically and mentally. Next week I start seriously fighting to get used to it and I am a little nervous, I'm not going to lie.

There are still a few hours before we leave. I want to text Jamie and Tyler and tell them good luck and that I will be rooting for them but I know that would be a mistake so I don't. I know Jamie and I have been having our little moments here and there but I try not to read anything into them. I don't want to get my hopes up for something that may never happen. We still have to have a major conversation and I don't know when or if he will ever be up for it. Tyler asked me to give him space and I am trying but he has been my go to person so it's weird not texting him a random selfie or joke or just saying hi. I miss my friend.

When AnnMarie gets home from work we both get changed into our game gear and head off to the arena. There are so many festivities for the fans to partake in all around the American Airlines Center. Everyone is laughing and smiling and having such a good time. I watch as families take pictures together. Friends are drinking joking around. Strangers are talking hockey with one another. It's an overall magical atmosphere. AnnMarie and I are talking to one of the security guards, Charles, when we hear "FRIENDS!" being shouted from across the plaza.

We simultaneously turn around to see our friends Jamie and Michelle walking towards us. I wave both of my arms in the air in excitement as I yell a drawn out, "hey!" They make their way over to us through the crowd across the bustling Victory Park. "Welcome home," I say once they make it over to us. They had gone to the two games in Colorado and just got home late last night. I know Jamie because she is Jordie's girlfriend. They have been together for almost a year now. Michelle is her best friend and they are inseparable. They remind me a lot of how close AnnMarie and I are. We used to sit together in the family section before Jamie and I broke up so I haven't seen much of them lately since I have been providing my own tickets to games. It's so awkward going over there since it has gotten around that Jamie and I broke up. We kept it secret for as long as we could but it was obvious since we weren't spending any time together.

"Thanks," Jamie cheerfully says, "I just wish they could have won at least once for us."

"Yeah that would have been nice," I reply.

"You guys should sit with us. Fuck what the rest of them think," Michelle says as she hands Jamie a beer.

"It would just be uncomfortable. I can feel them judging me from my seats just fine. I do miss watching with you guys though."

"We are there if you change your mind," Jamie says, "you know Roger would have no problem letting you down." Roger has been the usher for the players' wives/girlfriends, families, and friends for as long as I can remember. He always gives me a smile when he sees me around. "Jordie won't tell me. What happened between you two anyway?"