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-Patrick's POV-

Have I ever said how much I love Skylar. Because I really love her. There's no accurate measurement, it's just a lot. She cooks and cleans when she comes over, even though she doesn't have to. She doesn't let anything get in her way when her mind is set to something. She loves everything unconditionally. I watch her every day as she grows as a student and as a person. So many things I love about her, but what I love the most is the way she makes me feel. Like it's just her and me in this world. Like what I do outside of hockey is just as important as what I do on the ice. I feel weightless, like there's no problems that could touch me. She's only 20 and seems to have everything figured out. People would kill to have a mind like hers and she always wants to know more. I'm abruptly brought out of my thoughts by my phone vibrating on the table. Skylar's id pops up and I let a smile grow.

"AHHHH" she screams nearly making me drop my phone.

"Holy hell Sky, is Justin Timberlake in your apartment or something" I laugh.

"Noooo. I wish though" she says before laughing.

"Are you going to tell me why you're so happy or am I going to have to guess some more" I threaten.

"Okay okay fine. I was just informed that I will be graduating this year and can start writing as soon as I'm done" she squeals. She's been working so hard and I'm so happy for her.

"That's great babe. I'm proud of you" I say with a smile. She can't see it but it's there. We talk for a little before she headed to class and I needed a pregame nap. I didn't end up falling asleep right away because my mind was everywhere. What if she gets a job somewhere else? I just got her, I'm not going to lose her. I rack my brain and think of the options to keep her here and keep her happy. She worked so hard for this and I won't be the thing holding her back. As her boyfriend I should be encouraging her but she will go far, with or without me. Then it hits me. She wants to write about sports and history, why not have her be a writer the tribune for the Blackhawks. She could travel with us and I will never have to worry about leaving her behind. I send a quick email to the organization and finally fall asleep.

Come game time Skylar is in the box with the rest of the girls as I play with my fingers. The person who handles publications is planning to talk to her tonight. I know they're going to love her and she'll charm the hell out of them. I just hope Skylar actually wants this and I'm not being a insane over protective boyfriend who thinks he knows his girlfriend but actually doesn't.

"What's on your mind bud" Seabs asks sitting next to me.

"Skylar. She's might only be 20 but she is capable of incredible things. I'm just afraid that path she will follow doesn't have enough room for the two of us" I sigh. I can't stand the thought of losing her.

"From what I hear she will never leave you. Dayna always talks about Skylar. She's obsessed with her. Anyways, she's so far in love with you I'm pretty sure you're stuck with her forever" he says patting my back.

"Thanks bro. I needed that. Now lets kick ass" I say hopping up.

"Lets kick ass" he replies.

The game ends as I exit the locker room to find Skylar standing there in my jersey.

"Hey babe" I say kissing her lightly.

"Nice game" she says with a smile as we make our way to my car.

"You know, the craziest thing happened to me during the game" she starts while putting her seatbelt on.

"Oh yeah, what was that" I ask already knowing where this was going.

"I got offered a job to be a writer for you guys. Go to games and report what happens and why it happened" she says with a smile.

"Really, that's awesome. I'm super proud of you" I say pulling out.

"Patrick I'm not stupid" she laughs shaking her head. Shoulda figured she would figure it out, nothing gets past her.

"Are you mad at me" I ask giving my best puppy dog eyes while we were at a stop light.

"Of course not. I like that you're afraid of me leaving. But I won't. Not my dad or school or a job will stop me from being with you Patrick. I love you" she says. I didn't realize the light turned green and got a nice honk from the guy behind me.

"Damn... I'm going" I laugh pulling out. She shakes her head and the next thing I know everything goes black.

Theres a loud crashing sound as my car flips over and over into the street. I open my eyes but close them quickly once I realize what just happened. I suddenly become terrified and no longer want to open my eyes. I know my car is on its side and I know it's not good. My arm and my head hurt but other than that I would be fine. Eventually I convince myself to open my eyes and see glass everywhere. People get out their cars and start yelling for help while sirens sound in the background. I turn to see Skylar laying in a pool of blood and I actually hoped it was mine. I get my arm unstuck from behind me and place it on her. She was freezing, nearly lifeless.

"Sky baby you gotta wake up" I say frantically. She doesn't respond but her chest still rises and falls ever so slowly. "Skylar. You gotta wake up" I say again, a bit louder this time. Nothing. The people try to help me but I won't move until she is taken care of. "Skylar please. Wake up. Please Sky. Open your eyes" I beg and still nothing. People begin to pull me out of the car while I cry out for someone to help her. It all becomes too much and everything turns black as I enter the ambulance.

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