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"I don't know anything!" Monica quickly throws her hands up in defense, although she did seem to be lying "Swear."

"Matt?" AJ questions him next

He does the same action as Monica, holding his hands up in protection as he shakes his head, "Don't involve me in this"

"What do you know, Sturniolo?" AJ gasps, now hopping over to the bed he was sitting on

"Listen, I don't know much. But...Chris isn't the type to just fool around. If it didn't happen tonight, I would expect it sometime soon" He shrugs

"That's...good news, right?" AJ asks into the air

"Babe that's great news. Be happy for yourself" Monica nods, poking her knees with a smile

"Tell him that I told you, and you're dead" Matt points at her with a serious expression "On that note, i'm exhausted. See you at practice tomorrow"

"I'll walk you out" Monica smiles, standing up as they walk to the dorm door and move into the hall, leaving AJ alone in the room

After a long day, she knew she needed time to reset. AJ quickly hops in the shower, allowing the hot water to wash away her heavy thoughts. Afterwards, she changes into pajamas, does her skincare, and leaves the bathroom.

Monica was already deep in sleep by time AJ closed the curtains and the lights, and slides into bed.

The next morning, AJ and Monica were awoken by the loud alarm. Quickly, they changed and rushed to practice, running a few minutes late. Luckily, Coach was not there yet.

"Why are you so chronically late always?" Nick asks, tightening the straps of his skates as the two friends walk up to the group

"Are you only hating on me because you love me?" AJ teases with a smirk, playfully blowing him a kiss

"Absolutely" Nick winks back, pretending to catch the kiss that was previously blown

"Should I be worried?" Chris jokes, raising his eyebrows and crossing his arms

"Absolutely..." Nick repeats himself, teasing once more

Coach skates onto the rink, causing everyone to form into a line based on their teams. AJ made eye contact with Wes, who was finally allowed back to practice, and who was also shooting her a death glare. He was obviously angry.

"As everyone should already know, there is a week left until the scrimmage. It goes without saying that this is not the time to be slacking. It's going to take blood, sweat, and tears. Spend this week working, and pushing forward. Don't only prove yourself to me, but be proud of what you have learned this summer. For today's practice, give me fifteen laps, twenty shoots, work on your stick handling, and at the end we will finish with breakout drills." Coach announced loudly, blowing his whistle towards his finishing remarks, indicating it was time to begin

Every team takes off in their laps. AJ allowed her mind to completely focus on the ice in front of her, and how it just scraped under her skate. She was fast, and found herself going even faster when she thought about Wes being allowed back in practice. It made her especially mad that she would likely have to deal with him for the next upcoming school year at Somerville.

How could it be fair? Wes unrighteously caused a fight with Chris, and has constantly teased him. AJ knew that Chris - the most loving and caring guy ever - did not deserve the treatment he received. It made her more angry when she considered that just as she didn't like Chris at first, Wes has held that grudge.

AJ found herself in the lead of laps, using her anger and frustration to push herself in hockey.

Before meeting Chris, she thought it would be best to completely ignore him, and she assumed hate was better than love. She used her hurt and pain to get through hockey.

But AJ soon learned that love always wins, love leads. She knew now that Chris was love.










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@nathandoe8: cover up!
avyoung: eeeeekkkk!

@user: get this girl off my feed

@christophersturniolo: oh my god
christophersturniolo: you are so pretty
christophersturniolo: i can't scroll away
avyoung: i'm blushing rn

@user2: are we just going to pretend you didn't post a photo of chris??

@matthew.sturniolo: i hate to admit that the fit goes crazy
avyoung: i will never forget this matthew
matthew.sturniolo: oh no

@user3: why did you disable the comments on the chris photo???

@nicolassturniolo: i think im in love with you
avyoung: i think i love you more

@monihayes: GODDESS
avyoung: kissing u thru the comment section

@user4: why were you alone with Chris??
user5: obviously because she's allowed to be? why do you care?

@user6: i actually don't mind her too much

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