chapter two; flying french fries.

It was the second day of training camp, also the last day before the actual tournament started. Gabby, Jordan's girlfriend of 2 years was flying down today. My mom got sick of being here, since it was colder and she wasn't into the whole hockey thing, so Gabby was going to stay with me. Her and Jordan has to be kind of sneaky since the coach was strict about having girlfriends around during the tournament. I drove to the airport to pick Gabby up, she was kind of like my best friend. We got really close when Jordan and her started dating, he wasn't to fond of his girlfriend being best friend with his sister but that made it even better. Once I picked Gabby up, we dropped our stuff off at the hotel and went down to watch the boys practice again. This was the final day to show your stuff and really impress the coaches. Everyone did so well, it was going to be hard to pick new guys for the team. After practice we went down to meet Jordan by the locker rooms, Gabby ran into his arms. I wanted a relationship like theirs, they were just.. perfect. That was really the only way to describe it. Jordan set her down and hugged me after.

''Sara, do you wanna come to lunch with us? Taylor is tagging along too''

''Taylor, as in Taylor Hall?''

''Yes,'' Jordan smiled.

''Uh, yeah'' I smiled back. With that we went back to the hotel, I showered and got changed. I through on my favourite jeans with a knit sweater and my knit uggs. I pulled on my short black trench jacket and my Olympic mitts, touch up my hair a little then met up with Gabby and Jordan in the lobby.

''Ready to go?'' I asked.

''We are just waiting for Taylor''

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Taylor's POV

It was extremely cold out, but once I walked down into the lobby my blood got really hot. Jordan's sister, she was here. No one informed me off this or I wouldn't be in jeans and a sweater. She was hot, not to mention his girlfriend was a looker too.

''Hey man'' Jordan greeted me.

''Hi'' I said, keeping my eyes on his sister.

''Taylor this is Steph, Steph this is Taylor''

''Nice to meet you,'' I said holding out a hand towards her.

''Very nice to meet you too'' She smiled, why have I not met her before. We went to lunch at Montana's, my favourite.

''So,'' I started, ''You really enjoy hockey I hear''

''Best sport in the world'' Steph smiled back.

''Do you play?''

''No. I was never allowed, my dad tried to convince my mom but Jordan was the one who got the big stick''

''Don't blame this on me'' Jordan butt in, ''Just cause you suck at it doesn't mean shit''

''Too bad I kick your ass everytime in road hockey'' I said throwing a fire at him, but he dodge and it his Gabby. I clasped my hand over my mouth and tried to hold in my laughs but that was impossible. She attempted to throw one back but Jordan caught it with his mouth.

''Anyways,'' Steph continued, ''I'm a figure skater. Have been ever since I could walk. My mom kind of forced it on me, but I've grown to like it. I would much rather be playing hockey.''

''Maybe we can face off against Jordan and Gabby, pretty sure we got the better team already'' I said laughing at Jordan. We finished our lunch and headed back to the hotel. The snow was falling harder then is was when we left. The street lights caught Steph's face as I looked over at her. She was pretty, very pretty.

''Do you want to hang out tomorrow, maybe after practice?'' I asked Steph as we headed into the hotel.

''Yeah,''She smiled, ''I'd like that.''

''Great, uhh, I'll meet you here in the lobby after?''

''Sure,''

''Okay, well then I guess I'll see you tomorrow.. Steph''

''You will.. Taylor'' She smiled. We stood there for a good, akward, thirty seconds until I reached out my hand and she shook it. A hand shake really, wow, that was the lamest thing I have ever done. We say goodbye once we got up to our rooms across from each other and called it a night, once practice tomorrow and I'd know if I was playing for my country.