Carmilla pokes Laura's arm, leaning in close so she can be heard over the sounds in the arena. "So I was thinking after this game––"
"Shh!" Laura swats at her. "End of third period, no talking."
"Cupcake, we're winning"
Laura rolls her eyes. "Anything can happen, Carm. It's only 2-1 and they've just pulled their goalie for the extra skater."
Carmilla crosses her arms and pouts. "Well, if you're so wrapped up in this game, then I'm opening your fortune cookie from the Chinese restaurant," she grumbles. "'If you want to set someone free, give them back to themselves.' What the hell is that supposed to mean?"
Laura lets out a squeak as the puck narrowly brushes their team's post. The fans in the crowd are buzzing louder now.
The puck flies from the post into the boards, and a defenseman quickly grabs it.
"That's him! That's him, Carm!"
Carmilla's pout fades into a grin as she watches Laura bounce in her seat.
"That's my favorite player!"
Carmilla chuckles. "I see him, cutie."
The defenseman takes the puck and breezes past other players through the neutral zone.
Laura shoots to her feet, as do other fans around them. "Oh my gosh! Breakaway! Breakaway!!"
"Great Kelly Clarkson song," Carmilla comments.
Laura turns and narrows her eyes in a glare before turning her attention back to the ice.
The player dekes around the remaining opposing defenseman and fires the puck for an empty net goal, solidifying the win.
The arena erupts in a roar of cheers and Carmilla watches with a smile as Laura does the dorkiest dance, complete with a shuffle.
The game clock runs out the remaining ten seconds and the crowd begins to disperse following the Top 3 Player presentation.
Laura bounces in place as they make their way outside. "So what were you saying about after the game?"
Carmilla smirks. "Oh, you actually heard that? I wasn't sure by the way I was so rudely shushed."
Laura blushes and smiles sheepishly. "Well, are you gonna tell me, or not? Coz––" Her mouth drops open.
"Ladies and gentlemen and everyone else, Laura Hollis not only catches demons, she also catches flies," Carmilla teases.
Laura points across the parking lot. "It's him! It's my favorite player, Ovekane!" She tugs on Carmilla's arm. "I wonder if I can get an autograph!"
Carmilla's dragged several feet before they watch in confusion as a van pulls up to him and they stop short.
A dark figure peeks out of the side and there's an obvious argument that ensues.
"Maybe this guy also wants an autograph," Carmilla whispers as they duck behind a car, out of view.
The figure, dressed in black, grabs Ovekane by the arm. Before Laura can react, he gets dragged into the van. The doors close and it drives off.
Laura gasps. "Hey––"
Carmilla clamps her hand over Laura's mouth. "Will you be quiet and use your brain for once, you suicidal cupcake?" she hisses.
Laura relents and Carmilla removes her hand.
"Look, we'll find a way to track that van down," Carmilla says when Laura pulls away, running a hand through her hair and paces. "I-I mean, I didn't note any license plate or anything, but, uhm..."
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Forever Charmed
FanficLaura Hollis is a half-witch, half-human who's just graduated from Magic School. She joins her friends' coven, but they're overly protective of the newbie, especially since Laura doesn't have any powers. When her new guardian angel Carmilla shows...
