The Unexpected || NHL Story

Chapter 1

'You may now start de-boarding. Thank you for flying Air Canada." The pilot announced over the intercom. I stretched my arms out as a yawn escaped my lips. I glanced over at Jack who was already standing with our carry-ons. "Come on slow poke I don't wanna be here forever." Jack exaggerated. "We literally just got the go ahead to de-board. Give me a second." I rolled my eyes standing up from my chair. I grabbed my backpack from Jack's hand and threw it over my shoulder. I followed Jack off the plane as he headed towards the luggage conveyer belt. "Wow, slow down Jack this isn't a race!" I exclaimed, jogging a bit to catch up with him. "Oh, sorry" He chuckled reaching for a piece of gum from his backpack. "I guess I'm just excited to get started." He smiled grabbing a trolley. We walked over to the conveyor belt to begin the search for our luggage. "Excuse me, are you Jack and Kaliann Eichel?" A middle aged man with brown hair asked us. I glanced over at Jack's confused gaze. "Uh, yes that's us." Jack hesitated. "Hi! I'm Mr. Jones, I work with the World Cup of Hockey." Mr. Jones introduced as I let out a sigh of relief. "I'm here to take you to the hotel. We've already collected your luggage so if you could please follow me to the car." Mr. Jones explained flashing us a smile. Jack and I began following Mr. Jones towards the front of the airport. We slid into the car laying our backpacks on the ground in between us. "Before I forget again, There is a formal team dinner tonight and both of you are invited." He informed us as he turned the keys to start the car. "Awesome! I can't wait!"I exclaimed with a smile. Ugh, I hope all the guys like me. I thought beginning to fiddle with the hem of my shirt. I couldn't imagine spending a month with the team if some of them didn't like me. I leaned my head on the window letting my eyes fall shut as I take a deep breath. I'm being ridiculous, I already know most of the guys and I doubt the new ones will dislike me. My eyes fluttered open to reveal the beautiful city of Montreal.

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"Kali, could you go check in while I grab all our bags?" Jack asked getting out of the car. "Sure." I smiled walking through the front doors of the hotel. I walked over to front desk grabbing my ID from my wallet. "Allo! How can I help you today?" The lady behind the front desk asked. "Hi, I have a room reserved under Team North America." I stated glancing around the lobby as my eyes landed on a well built brunette getting off the elevator. "Miss,what is your name?" The lady asked, breaking my gaze as I looked back at her. "Oh, it'll be under Kaliann and Jack Eichel." I informed her as I slid her my ID. I began searching around the room for the mystery man and just to my luck, I spotted his brown hair just a couple of feet from me. "Excuse me? I was wondering if I could get another key card for my room?" I heard him ask the man behind the counter whose silver name tag read 'Manager'. He looks really familiar but I can't figure out where I've seen him before. The man's eyes locked on mine as he cracked a smile. I looked down feeling my cheeks heat up. I took a deep breath and plastered a smile on my face. "Hey, I'm Kaliann, Kaliann Phillips!" I introduced sticking my hand out. "H-Hi, I'm John or Johnny whichever one you prefer really." He stuttered shaking my hand. "I'm sorry I don't usually talk to girls as pretty as you." He confessed sending me a small grin. "Well, you started it off pretty well by calling me pretty." I blushed looking down at my white converse. "Sir, here's your extra keycard." The manager interrupted sliding Johnny the keycard. "Thanks!" He said turning to look back at me. "Well, It was nice to meet you Kaliann!" He exclaimed turning around and making his way towards the elevator. "Here you go, miss. Your room is on the 5th floor, room 523." The lady informed me as she handed me the key cards and my ID. "Oh, Merci!" I said walking away from the front desk. "I see you met Johnny Gaudreau." Jack stated causing me to jump. "Wait a second, did you say Johnny Gaudreau, the Calgary Flames forward?" I exclaimed in complete shock. "Well yeah. Why is that such a surprise? I told you he was on my team." Jack stated as I followed him into the elevator. "You did? Huh, I must not have been listening to you." I shrugged pressing the 5th-floor button. "Wait... Do you even know who's on the team with me?" Jack asked sending me an odd look. "Um well, I know McDavid is on the team and so is Matt Murray." I said scratching my head as I try to remember who else is on the team. 'Ding' I heard as the doors to the elevator slid open. "And how do you know that?" Jack asked pushing our luggage trolley out of the elevator. "I heard them talking about it on Sportsnet." I shrugged as I slid the keycard into the lock and pushing the door open. "Of course you heard it on Sportsnet all they ever talk about is McDavid." Jack rolled his eyes, bring the luggage trolley in the room. "Oh don't be too sour, Jack. He's your teammate now." I smirked. I met Jack's gaze and began to laugh. I unzipped my suitcase, grabbing my dress. Oh boy, tonight's gonna be interesting.

----Author's Note----
Hopefully you all like the first chapter! I'll be trying to post 2 chapters a week but some weeks it may only be one. If you have a suggestion or see a mistake in the writing that I may have missed then please feel free to message me! Thank you and I hope you keep reading the story!