The Hot Hockey Player

Chapter 28 - Jude 🏒

"Please, promise me that nothing will happen in this house tonight. I don't want you to ruin my sweet sweet couch." Sofia says in a warning way, a protective hand on the said couch. 

I don't answer and Maddy and I look at each other, guilty as fuck. I'm trying keep my head down to avoid a laugh. If I manage doing so, I can't tell the same for Maddy who just bursts out laughing, some grains of rice coming out of her mouth.

"No way ! You did not had sex on my couch !" she exploses in a dramatic way. 

Her eyes are so big, it's cute. Don't get me wrong, I only have eyes for the girl beside Sofia but, from time to time when I'm with my best friend Colin or just when I'm hanging out with the girls and Maddy goes in the kitchen or something, I try to get informations from the girl. About Maddy obviously, about things she likes and much more. But also about Sofia herself and obviously again, for my best friend. Colin has a crush on her since God knows when and I'm trying to help him a bit, but the girl might wear the happiest face and be the most outgoing girl I've known, she won't ever tell me anything related to the 'love life' subject. It confuses me sometimes and I ask Maddy if something's going on with her. Unfortunately, it seems like even her can't get much informations out of her. I find it weird but I can't say much. I don't really think it's my place. 

Anyway, Maddy's still laughing at her best friend reaction and I smile. I decide to continue bothering her a bit ; not even denying that we, in fact, had sex on her couch, "And tonight girl, just know it's reconciliation time." I say, shrugging my shoulders. 

She shakes her head frantically, rejecting the idea. It's a good idea now that I said it out loud though. For me. "Nah, Nah, Nah. No freaking way," she puts down her fork, places her head in her hands, then says gravely, "That was way to much information Jude. Too much."

I find myself laughing like a dork, as if it's the funniest thing on earth. But seeing Madeline so happy is reason enough for me to let loose like this. Her laugh is infectious and I can't help but join in once again. Sofia is still ruminating about her couch and my night plan but out of the corner of my eye, I notice her gaze softening, the warmth in her eyes unmistakable. And I know right away that Sofia is a good person. Good for Madeline and I can't help but think that she'd be good for Colin. Sofia still keeps her focus on anything but us. Maybe she's just being polite, giving us some space. 

And when I look back to Maddy, it's like it's just us two in the living room. I mouth the words, "You're beautiful love." Her lips curl into a this perfect smile I love and she replies with a "You are too, handsome." If I thought my smile couldn't grow any wider, then I was wrong. 

Sofia cuts us off this moment. She sighs but still has a smile on her face.  "Thanks guys. You just called me single without even saying it." She's happy for us but even I can feel that she wants someone by her side and I take it as a sign to try again to know if Colin might be someone she'd be willing to go out with.

"Why aren't you with anyone then ? Nobody ever caught your eyes ?" I ask carefully, my tone as gentle as I can make it. The last thing I want is to upset her.

 But it seems like I do,  judging by how her happy features fade, replaced by something more guarded. Regret takes over me, so I quickly add something, "Hey, you don't have to answer if you're not comfortable Sofia. Really."

She shakes her head before replying. "No, no. You just surprised me. Even if you keep asking me that question," she ends before rolling her eyes and the three of us laugh. She continues, "But, no. Nobody caught my attention recently. Maybe one day, I'm sure."

She doesn't look at me when she answers. And I'm sure something's wrong. I look at Madeline who was already looking at her best friend with furrow eyebrows. I don't like seeing her like this but it's out of concern for her dear friend, so I reason myself. I want to lighten the mood a bit but also bring Colin in this conversation. Maybe one day, she'll see him, "Not even a big hockey player, handsome, big blue eyes,  dark hair and a bit of a clown ?"