One Goal Achieved (Patrick Kane)

A Helping Hand

-Patrick POV-

How is someone I'm so comfortable with make me so nervous? I know she'll be happy with whatever we do as long as it's together but that only makes me feel slightly better. I hover my finger over the call button not sure if it was the best way to do this but before I could contemplate further my finger slips and the phone starts ringing.

"Hello" the voice rings out and I take a deep breath.

"Hey Jake, its Patrick" I say.

"Hey man what's up" he asks happily. I was a little confused because I figured he would think I was calling because something happened again but I guess he's confident everything is taken care of.

"A lot of hockey but nothing I can complain about" I answer.

"I watched your game the other day. You're looking great out there" he compliments.

"Thanks. Means a lot. I have a question for you and I know it's been like 6 years since you really hung out with Skylar but I wanted to ask someone who really know her. I'm planning a first date for us and I want it to be special" I explain.

"Natalie said this would be happening soon" he laughs.

"She did" I ask a little too shocked.

"Well yeah. Skylar wouldn't let you become anything more than friends because of Dad and once that was solved it was a matter of time before you two were together. That night Natalie kept telling me about this Patrick guy who was perfect for Skylar and how he made her feel normal again. I had no clue it was Patrick fucking Kane" he says making me laugh.

"Yeah. Natalie's all about leaving out the details. Anyway, anything I need to know" I ask.

"Like you said, it's been a while but I keep up with her. She just doesn't know it, but I never really lost contact. I had my friends and Nat keep a eye on her. I know it doesn't seem like she likes much beside school but you've probably figured out she's very passionate about most everything. She got that from her mom. They used to paint together all the time. She might have been only 6 when she lost her but she matured quickly and was becoming just like mom. Her favorite flowers are pink roses. When we went out she would always stop and gaze at them all the time. Loves animals. All of them. Literally any animal ever" he repeats and I laugh. He's funny.

"Okay okay animals I got it. Anything else I need to know" I ask.

"Yeah. My sisters really smart, she understands the world and how things work better than anyone. But it's also the worst part about her. Dad always blamed her for what happened to mom and eventually Bri. Just help her see what we see" he says. My chest tightens at the thought of Skylar being so upset and the panic attack she had the other day.

"I have another question. Did she have panic attacks a lot" I wonder. He sighs and his line goes quiet for a little.

"When she was little she would have them a lot. I would have to take her shirt off and rub her back until she calmed back dow. They got better as she got older but when she thinks too much they can come back, which I'm guessing they did since your asking" he accuses.

"Just that night. Not since then that I know of" I explain.

"Thanks for letting me know and good luck on the date. But don't think just because you're NHLs pretty boy that I won't kick your ass if you hurt her. I know where you live" he jokes. I'm a little scared because if he took care of their dad I couldn't imagine what he'd do to me.

"Alright man, thanks a lot" I say.

"No problem. Don't hesitate to call and ask questions. I know this is kinda confusing and Sky doesn't say much" he assures.

"Take care" I say and hang up. I really liked Jake but I would be lying if I said I wasn't a little scared of him.

I knock on Skylar's door with a dozen pink roses in my hand. I look down to fix my light blue dress shirt and black slacks. I hope you can't see the sweat through this thing. I have no clue why I was so nervous. Skylar and I hang out every day I'm in Chicago and go out all the time. Before I could freak out anymore the door swings open and Natalie appears. She looks me up and down and grows a smirk.

"Ohhhh you're good" she says pointing to my shirt and flowers before letting me in.

"I had some help" I shrug.

"Skylar, your soul mate is here" Natalie screams and sits down at the couch.

"Coming" Skylar sing songs from her room. I was looking at my phone trying to read a text from Jon when she appears from her room. My breath hitched in my throat as my eyes searched her. Her long brown hair flowed down her sides and she had a light blue sun dress on with white sandals. The green in her eyes sparkled extra bright and I actually was at a loss for words, and I always have something to say.

"Does this look alright" she asks looking down. I nod and swallow hard. She always looked good but damn... this was next level shit. I stick out the flowers and her eyes get bigger. "Oh my god Pat, these are beautiful" she says taking the flowers and finding a vase.

"You are beautiful" I reply earning a laugh from Natalie.

"Shut up Nat. Or I'll tell Jon about your ear fetish" she warns pointing a finger her way.

"You're no fun" Natalie huffs crossing her arms and Skylar rolls her eyes.

"Come on, lets go" she says grabbing her stuff following me out the door.