Casanova || Auston Matthews

Nineteen

Madeline's POV- March 2017

"It's nice to see you"

I smiled and accepted the hug and kiss on the cheek from William. There was something about Will's hugs that were comforting. 

"I can say the same" I answered.

He reached over and handed me the housing contract.

"I sent you the PDF so I'm sure you've read it"

I nodded and turned the page where the first sticky note was.

"For you"

"Aww thank you" I told him as I took the bag of sour gummy worms he was offering me.

"Figured you need a pregame snack"

Kasperi liked to randomly play 20 questions in the group chat we had going on. It was there that they found out I loved sour candy and Reese's cups 

"I read the contract during my flight" I said.

It had been a long flight, so I made the best of it. I took a seat and reached for my pen that I had in my hair.

"What time is your game at?"

"Noon" I replied.

I glanced up at him and smiled.

"I wear pants for games" I informed him.

My upper body was covered by the blue hoodie, but my lower half was not. I was wearing a pair of shorts. 

"I sure hope so, these shorts are a sight"

I looked up at him and he smiled.

"I'm not blind"

I laughed and shook my head at him.

"How'd you get that bruise?"

He was asking about a bruise I currently had on my right thigh.

"I got hit with the ball" I answered.

It was pretty common. 

"Intentionally?"

I smiled.

"Girls play rough too" I stated as I signed my name and initialed next to it.

"Oh I know that. My sisters are just as competitive as Alex and I are"

I turned the page and he cleared his throat.

"Are you going to make it to the game?"

Just as I was about to answer, I heard a throat clear. I nodded at Will who smiled and turned his attention to someone. The footsteps were light, but I was able to recognize him.

"Hi Mitchell" I greeted.

I smiled as Mitch groaned.

"How'd you know it was me?"

I signed my name and glanced up.

"I just know things" I said.

He smiled.

"Nice to see you too Maddy"

"How are you feeling?" I asked.

He had recently returned to the lineup after dealing with an injury.

"Better"

I smiled and looked back down at the contract.

"Thanks for letting me know that you were in town by the way"