You Again.

Chapter 2

Blackhawks won 3-1 against the Nashville Predators and the crowd went wild.  The guys in the bench ran out in cheers, piling on each other.  Once the stadium emptied out I went out to meet the players and was looking forward to it, just not the whole Nathan part.  I know I seem childish, but this guy was someone who meant the whole world to me and shattered my heart I was bullied throughout high school and had many problems and Nathan saved me.  He took care of me and made me feel safe.  Then he threw it in my face and cheated on me with my biggest tormentor. 

         The players lined up and clustered around me shooting hellos.  They all either shook my hand, kissed my hand, and one guy, Dave, gave me a hug.  They all left and I turned to speak with the coach, manager, and the co-manager, until I felt a tap on my shoulder.

"Please?"

"Please what?"

"You know Isabel." Nathan said sternly.

"Why would I?"

"Because I'm me,” he said cockily.

"How charming…No.” I responded sarcastically.

"Still has the sarcasm I see" he said more to himself, then smirked, "One thing I liked about you"

"Still a cocky bastard I see" I respond mimicking his words.

"Meet me at the entrance in 20" simply leaving his command at that.

         Asshole.  I was debating whether or not to go, and guess what I chose? Nope.  I start to wander the halls of the arena admiring the signed jerseys above and just the atmosphere.  It's so different now that when it’s busy.  It's so open and quiet.  I walk around more trying to find the exit.  I come across the glass doors and push it open, taking in the cold air of Chicago.  I walk out and I feel someone pull me by the arm. 

"Let me go!"

"Calm down Dizzy" Its Nathan.  No one calls me Izzy, but close friends.  I knee him the same place Carissa was aiming for and he groans in pain.

"What the hell Izzy, it’s me!  Nathan!”

"I know its you,” I laughed, ”and don't call me that"

"Why would you do that if you knew it was me? It fucking hurts"

"I have been waiting to do that to you about 6 years, and sweetie, I know it hurts," He slowly got up and said, ”I guess I deserved that” This left me in shock. I mean he just aid he deserved getting kneed in the family jewels.

“What?"

"I deserved it, I mean what I did you know" I just stood still mesmerized at his words, and his eyes, and lips, and just him.  I couldn't help but stare at him.  He was so perfect.  I instantly felt rage bubble inside of me.

“STOP!” He became wide eyed.

"What-" I cut him off.

"Just stop!  I have to hate you! You broke me! You made me love you, you made me happy, a new person then you hurt me in the worst way possible!"  I blinked away my tears, ”You treated me like a princess and seemed to love me everyday then you go behind my back with her and say not to tell me! Then you ask me to join! What the fucking hell is wrong with you! “Did you even care?" I just sat on the cold concrete after confronting him.

"Izzy" He said nearing me "Izzy of course I cared, you made me happy, a new person, and brought out the best of me.  I stopped after those calls because I knew I screwed up and I knew that couldn’t fix it.  I loved you so much Izzy,” He said as he slid his back down the wall to sit next to me.  He wrapped his arms around my waist and kissed the top of my head.  We sat for about 10 minutes until he asked to go get a late dinner.  It being around midnight, no place was really open but this take out Chinese place so we ordered take-out.  I ordered low mien with shrimp and chicken, while Nathan ordered Kung Pao chicken.  We also added fried rice and sat in a comfortable silence waiting for the food.