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Noah felt his face drain of blood. That’s exactly what he’d been doing.
“And do you think of ways you can help her out, make her life easier?” Harrison asked.
It was almost as if they’d been following him.
“And what about her quirks and habits? I bet you think they’re cute and you wouldn’t want to change a thing,” Travis suggested.
Noah thought for a moment. He couldn’t think of one thing Jordan did that bothered him, but plenty of things he liked. Her all-business persona, and the sexy way she smoothed her skirt when she stood up. There were a dozen more things he could add to that list. Not to mention those cute little noises she made when they were—
“What about if you imagine her with another guy? Kind of rips your heart out, am I right?” asked Luc.
“That’s enough,” Noah said, swallowing hard. “I think I’m screwed.”
“Seems like you’re already in a relationship, but you just didn’t know it,” Patrick said, shaking his head. “Typical numbnuts.”
Noah had never used the word relationship before this. He’d never even considered it, not until he met Jordan. Now he couldn’t get the thought out of his head. He obviously didn’t like the idea of her being with other guys, and he hadn’t even looked at another woman since being with her. Weren’t they sort of already in a relationship?
It wasn’t just about the sex, either. She was all he ever thought about. And when he wasn’t with her, he wanted to be.
“If you hens don’t stop squawking, there will be more laps in your future,” Coach Walker called.
Noah didn’t want the whole team in on his misery, and he needed to snap out of it.
“This is big news coming from the infamous playboy Noah Rodgers!” Harrison teased.
“Shut up,” Noah retorted.
Maybe this come-to-Jesus moment was a bad idea.
“Sorry, I know this isn’t an easy revelation for you,” Harrison added.
“Noah, it’s not rocket science. When you know, you know. And there’s no fighting it,” Tyler said. “Trust me. I know how irresistible those feisty, all-business women can be.”
Sam hit Noah’s pads with his stick as he skated by. “It’s true. That is just how it works.”
“Who’s the lucky lady?” Patrick asked.
“What?” Noah acted like he couldn’t hear them and skated down the ice. They’d been in his business enough today and he needed space to think. “Sorry, can’t hear you.”
Coach Walker blew the whistle. “Alright ladies, hit the showers. We have a plane to catch.”
As the team filed off the ice, Patrick added, “Here we come, Nashville!”
As if being back in the Nashville arena wasn’t awkward enough, after the game there was a group of bunnies waiting for him by their team bus. All wore his name and number somewhere on their bodies. He had a suspicion that he had signed a few of those breasts when he played here.
“Look at your fan club, Rodgers. They really miss you in the Music City!” Dom stated.
Nashville didn’t miss him; the bunnies missed him. He had never been popular amongst the Nashville hockey fans when he played here. They never warmed up to him. He was the bad boy that was traded from Toronto to Nashville, in return for a Smashville fan favorite. He’d come into this city the underdog, and he had left no different.
To add insult to injury, tonight the Renegades played their worst game yet this season, losing 4–1 when it was all said and done. To add insult to injury, the fans relished their team’s win with a lively “Pittsburgh Sucks!” chant. The only bright side to tonight was that he’d been sent to The Sin Bin twice, once for elbowing their captain, and another for fighting.
“Go sign some autographs, Rodgers!” Luc called, egging him on.
“Your adoring fans are waiting.” Kaden added with a chuckle.
“No thanks.” Noah laughed as he sat down on the bus. “They’re looking for a lot more than an autograph.”
“And you’re still sitting on the bus?” Kyler asked.
