The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 72

He turned toward me, his hazel eyes bright with a mixture of exhaustion and exhilaration. “Evie!” he greeted, his voice warm and genuine. As he neared, his broad shoulders seemed to fill the space between us. “I can’t believe you came to watch,” he added, his tone laced with appreciation.

“Of course, I wouldn’t miss it,” I replied, a genuine smile tugging at my lips. “You were amazing out there.”

Timothy’s cheeks tinted with a faint blush, and he rubbed the back of his neck. “Thanks, Evie. It means a lot.”

As the crowd around us began to thin out, I caught a glimpse of movement out of the corner of my eye. Aria and Lucas were making their way toward us, their smiles wide and their steps purposeful. I felt a rush of warmth at the sight of them, knowing that they were here to share in this moment of celebration.

“Looks like we’ve got some company,” I teased, nodding in the direction of Aria and Lucas. Timothy turned to see Aria and Lucas approaching, his smile growing even brighter. “Hey, they’re here to join the victory party,” he remarked, his tone. light and playful.

Aria’s eyes sparkled as she reached us, her excitement palpable. “Timothy, that was an incredible game!” she exclaimed, her voice filled with genuine enthusiasm.

“Thanks, Aria,” he replied, his appreciation evident. “It means a lot that you came to watch.” Lucas, ever the laid–back one, chimed in with a grin. “Yeah, I have to admit, I’m pretty impressed.”

Timothy laughed, a genuine sound that carried a hint of relief. “Well, I’m glad I could live up to your expectations.”

As the pleasantries continued, I couldn’t help but notice the subtle glance exchanged between Aria and Lucas. It was a look that spoke volumes, a silent understanding passing between them. I knew them well enough to recognize that they were giving us a moment, subtly excusing themselves from the conversation.

Aria, always the perceptive one, spoke up. “We’re going to go check out the merchandise up front. Lucas, come help me find some stuff.”

Lucas nodded in agreement. “Right. We’ll meet back up with you two, later.”

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I exchanged a knowing look with Aria, gratitude and warmth passing between us. “Thank you,” I mouthed, touched by their consideration.

Aria winked at me playfully, mouthing back, “Anytime.”

Aria and Lucas made their way back toward the arena, I turned my back

attention

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just us,” he remarked, his

heart beating a little faster.

the intensity in his eyes sending a rush of warmth through me. “You know, I was hoping we’d have a

tone sincere.

a flutter of anticipation, my curiosity piqued.

idea seemed to spark in his eyes. “How about we take a

smiled, the idea of a peaceful walk sounding appealing. “Sure, that sounds

glow of the stadium lights as they faded in the

warm glow over the area. We walked toward a set of

for a swing?” he asked,

guard, but there was a playful glint in his eyes

this refreshing?” Timothy called out over the sound of the wind, his voice laced with genuine

nodded, the exhilaration of the moment coursing through me. “Definitely. It’s been a while

the distance between us seemed to

swings slowed, Timothy turned to me, his eyes locking onto

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serious tone in his voice caused a flutter of unease in my chest. I leaned forward,

fingers gripping the chains of the swing. “You mean a lot to

the air, the weight of their meaning settling in

of vulnerability. Timothy’s confession was unexpected, and

don’t know what to say,” I admitted, my voice a soft

“You don’t have to say anything. I just wanted you to

deep within me. It was almost frightening how he could be so open and forthright, unafraid to share his thoughts and feelings. And now, he had bared a piece of his heart to me, leaving me both touched and

chest, the magnitude of the moment sinking in. I had come to care for Timothy deeply, a truth I couldn’t deny. But with that care came a wariness–a fear of opening myself

I began, my voice shaky. “I appreciate your honesty. But this… it’s all so much, and I