Just My Puck // Harry Styles

Chapter 39

V e r o n i k a ' s      P o i n t      o f      V i e w

The puck was passed to me and I took off towards the goal. I was determined to beat Zac's team, so I've been working like crazy all week to increase my speed on the ice.

Within seconds I was at the other end of the rink. I managed to get by everyone with ease and was now taking my best shot at the goal. 

The puck slid across the ice smoothly and everyone began cheering as the goalie missed.

"Great job, Ronnie!" Luke shouted, giving me a pat on the back as he caught up to me a few seconds later.

Josh, our goalie, took his helmet off and stared at me. "Damn girl, I feel bad for the goalie on Zac's team. That's all I have to say."

Harry grinned, "With that I think practice is over! Get a good night's rest guys, I'll see you tomorrow at the final game!"

The team cheered and began skating off the ice. I was going to follow them, but then Harry gently pulled me to him and shot me a cheeky grin. "Where are you going?"

I smiled, "To get a good night's rest, captain."

He shook his head, "Not yet, I have something for you."

My head tilted in his direction. "Oh yeah?"

He chuckled and pulled me closer to him, wrapping his arms around my waist. "Yep." His lips then crashed to mine, the action nearly taking me by surprise. I gasped and he took that as his chance to deepen the kiss.

"We may be in a freezing ice rink but boy is it getting steamy in here!" Luke shouted, causing us to pull apart and my cheeks to instantly brighten a cherry red color.

I rolled my eyes, "Goodbye, Lucas!"

Harry nodded, "Yeah, practice is over, Lucas. See ya."

Luke faked a hurt reaction. "I thought we were bro's, bro. Now you're kicking me out for my sister?"

Harry shrugged, "Yeah, she's cuter than you."

Luke threw his hands up. "I can't even believe this right now. Rons, hitch a ride home with Harry, I'm going to stop by Celia's because at least she thinks I'm cute."

I chuckled, "Tell her I say hi."

He waved me off and left the arena, leaving just me and Harry on the ice.

A comfortable silence wafted over us as we began packing up our bags to leave after changing into casual clothes.

"Do you want to just sleepover my house tonight?" Harry questioned, wrapping his arms around me again as I filled my bag up.

My eyes instantly grew wide. I'd never slept over Harry's before.

"I..um..don't have my pajamas or anything." I replied, hoping he couldn't hear the nervousness in my tone. I didn't even know why I was nervous though. It was just Harry.

He kissed my cheek, "You can borrow one of my t-shirts. You're so short they'll fit you like a dress."

I crossed my arms, "I am not short."

He laughed, "Ok. And I'm not charming."

"You aren't charming." I agreed.

He twirled me around so that I was now facing him. "I am so charming. You might as well just call me Prince Charming."

I shook my head. "Mmm, nah. Not gonna call you that. I'll call you Ogre."

He looked dumbfound. "Ogre?"

I shrugged, "You're the one who made me watch Shrek."

"A damn good movie, I'm glad I did that." He nodded.

A small laugh escaped my throat and I turned back to packing my bag.

"So is that a yes for the sleepover?" He asked, his breath causing my skin to tingle.

I bit my lip. "I'll let you know. I think I forgot my phone in Luke's car though so I'm going to go see if he's still here by chance. I'll be back!"

With that I ran away from him and outside into the slightly chilly, early March air. I didn't know why I was being so weird with Harry. He just was being so affectionate tonight and I was already feeling nervous for the game that I just didn't know what to think. I needed the fresh air to clear my mind.

My eyes glanced around the parking lot for Luke's car. There wasn't actually any cars around besides Harry's and a dark blue expensive looking car.

I felt like I'd seen the car somewhere before, but before my mind could process where I heard a distinct voice call out to me.

"Good practice, Veronika...Novak."

My heart began to rapidly beat as I spun around to face Zac.

"What did you call me?"

"I know everything, Rons. I'd ask for an autograph for my little sister who just loves figure skating, but I don't think you'd be much of an idol for her; just running away from your problems like you did."

I looked down, feeling truly defeated by Zac Rowly for the first time in my life.

"I'm really sorry about this, V."

My eyes glanced back up to him, confusion clearly plastered on my face. However, I didn't have much time to process anything because before I knew it my mouth was being covered with a cloth and I felt the world begin to blacken around me.

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yikes so this is short and several weeks late

i was on a roll with updating but then lol i like got sick for 3 weeks all while beginning a new school and having all new classes and people around and ahh it's just been crazy

but things are good now and i'm excited to finally finish this story up and begin posting celia's story !!!

thank you all so much for the votes/reads/comments !! i really appreciate it all so so much

Questions

1. How'd Zac find out about Ronnie?!

2. Have any predictions for next chapter?

3. Who's your favorite character(s) ? I think I've asked this before but I'm curious again !!