Together (sequel to Camp)

Chapter 25: Late

Justin

"You have to go or you'll miss the training sessions before the game and I know how important tonight is," Bella pushed as I tried to stay with her as long as possible before she went off for her final examination.

"I know but tonight is bigger for you. You get to leave tomorrow and I don't want you to be bored here," I held her hands in mine and brought her closer, snuggling our noses together.

"Jay, this will be your first proper game back, you need to go and plus, I'll be watching the game during the examination," Bella smiled wide and pecked my cheeks.

"But you don't understand the game," I chuckled lightly at how sweet she was being.

"Yes I do! I know which team you train!" She defended herself making me shake my head.

"Ok baby, I take it back," I smiled and kissed her forehead. She was almost completely back to her normal self and I know that once she is in her usual settings, she'll be even better.

"Thank you, now go! Training starts in 20 minutes!" Bella pushed me through the door making me almost bump into Faith who had her charts in hand and stopwatch at the ready.

"Good luck with the game Justin, my husband has his money on you although, my brother has his money on the Boston Bruins unfortunately," Faith chuckled lightly as we both awaited for Bella to come out.

"Well, it looks like your brother will be short tonight," I said confidently before turning and watching Bella walk out in her training gear.

"Big night for both of you," Faith noticed as we all began to walk down the hall.

"Indeed but, it will go in our favor," Bella optimistically said before taking my hand and pecking my knuckles.

"Ok, quickly say your goodbyes," Faith walked over to the nurses station leaving Bella and I to ourselves for a moment.

"Are you going out tonight or coming back?" Bella asked with a hoping smile plastered on her face.

"I'm coming back to celebrate with you of course. Now, which do you prefer, Red or White wine?" I asked with a terrible English accent leading Bella to erupt into giggles.

"It's your choice although, I doubt I'll be awake for long. Good luck tonight, I know everything will be ok," She smiled and leaned into my body.

"And I know you'll pass this examination," I hugged her tight, placing a kiss on her head.

"Chip chop," Faith called over making Bella's cheeks redden.

"I love you," She mumbled into my chest, inhaling deeply and then retreating back into her usual standing position.

"I love you too," After one last kiss we both turned around and headed towards our destinations.

Bella was right, tonight was big for both of us. It was my first official game back after my extended break with Bella and that meant I was being watched incredibly carefully. Any wrong decisions or moves could cost us the game and that would just ruin my reputation and I didn't need that, not with our season...

As I exited the hospital, camera flashes blinded me and many men bombarded me with questions that I just didn't bother in answering. I had too much to lose at the moment and I wasn't going to throw it all down the drain because of some lousy photographer.

Once I got into my car I let out a long sigh and ran my hands through my hair. It had been a stressful few weeks and I was glad that it would be Bella's last examination but also sad that I wasn't going to be there to help her get through it.