I Love You, Mat Barzal

Part 6

Mat drove us back to his place after we got done at the diner. At this point, I guess all of his roommates were back home since there were a few cars parked in the driveway and on the street.

"Would you want to come in? I don't know if you'd really want to meet the idiots yet. I'm a little afraid they might scare you off." Mat asked.

I gave a soft giggle, "I would actually want to...except I think it should be a different day. I just have some boxes that should have came in today and I need to unpack still." I explained.

Mat nodded his head, "Okay, then give me one second." He parked the car and got out. He opened up the trunk and came around to my door. He opened it up for me, grabbed my hand and helped me out of his car. "This is for you...for the show I'll give to you on Monday night."

We laughed together and I took the white jersey in my hands. I flipped it over to see the name bar. In big bold letters, the name BARZAL made my heart flutter. Mat walked me over to my car and put his hand on my mid back.

"I guess I will see you Monday night, that's if I don't get lucky enough to see you sooner." He gave me a light peck on the cheek, let his hand fall from my back and he began to walk to his front door as he continually looked back at me.

As I drove back to my house, I kept looking at the jersey in my passenger seat. I could smell Mat's cologne radiating off the piece of clothing. Not gonna lie, I was surprised to not have his jersey smell absolutely disgusting like Noah's does sometimes.

When I got home I stuffed Mat's jersey into my purse and went inside. I don't know why but I was so nervous that Noah was going to see Mat's jersey and be mad. I ran right up to my room when I walked in. I balled up Mat's jersey and placed it behind my bed post. Just as I turned around Noah knocked on my door.

"Come in!!" I innocently yell to him.

"Where were you? I wanted to get a late lunch or maybe dinner with you after practice to celebrate." Noah asked, sitting down on my bed.

"Oh, no where really. Just went out with Emma to check out the area. What do you mean celebrate?" I asked beginning to unload some of the new boxes that were placed in my room while I was gone.

"Well nothing big actually. Coach just placed lineups and I'm on the first string, starting line up. To be honest, I just wanted a reason to celebrate. That just seemed like a good one." He rested back on the bed with his back against my wall. I could see the jersey begin to peek out behind him as his weight lowered the bed.

"Well that sounds like a good idea but I already ate." I explained as I walked over to my door, holding it open for him.

"When did you eat?" He asked, remaining on my bed.

"I went out with Emma..." I said, still standing by the door.

"Where?" He asked.

"Out, Noah! Geez, why do you have to be in my business?!?" I exerted forcefully. His face contorted from inquisitive to utter confusion. I let out a breath when I realized what happened. I am feeling guilty about seeing Mat and I am taking it out on Noah. Noah rose from my bed and walked toward the door.

"Okay? I'm sorry for harassing you with questions, I was just curious. But besides that...are you okay?" He asked with a calm tone.

I nodded my head and exhaled heavily, "Yeah...um, lady problems."

Noah's eyes widened, "Oh, yeah. Okay. That's normal. Got it. So...I'm gonna go...but if you want we can go out a little later if you get hungry...but I'm just gonna go." He trailed his words as he left my room. When he closed the door behind him, I let out a big sigh.

I pulled out my phone and texted Mat.

Me: Hey Mat😊I'm back home and everything. I just wanted to tell u that I don't think I should wear ur jersey to the home opener...

Mat Barzal: Oh alright, thats fine

Mat Barzal: Its up to u if you wanna wear it or not

Me: I really want to. I just don't know how Noah would feel

Mat Barzal: Yeah I get it...but you have it if you'd want to wear it.

Mat Barzal: But it would mean a lot to me if I got to see you in my jersey while I'm on the ice. If not I totally understand

Me: Okay, I'll think about it. I want to but I'm worried about Noah...and your safety lmao

Mat Barzal: I'll take the beating😉

I had the biggest grin on while staring at my phone. This boy is really gonna be the death of me. I placed my phone back on my desk on continued to unpack the rest of my boxes.

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