The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 79

I bit my lip, feeling a bit sheepish. “Maybe just a little?”

He extended his hand, his touch warm and reassuring as I tentatively placed mine in his. His grip was steady as he guided me forward, his movements deliberate and patient. It was surprisingly comforting, and I found myself focusing on the feel of his hand in mine rather than the skating itself.

My breath was getting a bit more labored, but I wasn’t so sure that it was from the skating. I could feel my hand growing embarrassingly sweaty in his grasp, but I knew pulling away would only result in me crashing to the floor.

With Timothy’s guidance, I felt a bit steadier on my feet. His touch was firm yet. gentle, and I focused on his voice as he offered tips and encouragement.

“You’re doing great, Evie. Just relax and let the skates do the work.”

His words were oddly soothing, and I found myself growing more comfortable with each step. My initial embarrassment began to fade, replaced by a determination to master this newfound skill.

As we glided together, I couldn’t help but steal occasional glances at Timothy, his chestnut hair ruffled by the breeze, his hazel eyes warm and encouraging. The proximity between us sent a rush of warmth through me, and I felt a familiar blush creeping onto my cheeks.

It was like my body had become hypersensitive in his presence. The material of my shirt felt constrictive, rubbing against my hardening nipples as the cool breeze and Timothy’s hot touch conflicted with one another. I swallowed hard, growing more breathless by the minute. “See, you’re a natural,” Timothy said, his voice. breaking my daze. Evidently, I’d managed to skate a short distance without stumbling.

I cleared my throat, which felt painfully dry. “Maybe I’m getting the hang of it.”

After what felt like an eternity, but was likely only a short while, my body had begun to cool and the tension in my muscles had loosened. I could eventually skate with ease by Timothy’s side, but I would occasionally snatch his shirt sleeve. between my fingers when I felt myself slipping.

“You’re doing great, Evie,” Aria encouraged, already a few paces ahead of us. “Just

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take it one step at a time.”

getting the hang of

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hazel eyes locking onto mine. “See? I knew

air as we made our way off the rink, and I couldn’t help but beam with a

grab some food,” Aria suggested, already kicking

after her, taking my arm to gently

to the counters for some much- needed sustenance, I found myself walking beside Timothy, the warmth of his presence sending a

on some fries. and buffalo wings. We took

a kid again,” Timothy mused, waving a french fry in the air. “It’s nice

the thick cheese dripped from my nacho chip. “I can imagine. It’s like this little escape from all the responsibilities of

meeting mine. “Exactly. Not gonna

cackled. “Oh, you have no idea how right you

my tongue out

and then can do wonders. Speaking of breaks, I think I see an

finishing our food, we ventured into the arcade area, the vibrant lights

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other and reveling in

shutting the curtains, we

tiny little bench, we couldn’t help but bump our thighs and graze against each other’s warm skin. I found myself holding on to his wrist, feeling his rapid heartbeat just

just as flustered as I

already laughing at how clumsily he was handling the game. He would

a little out of practice,” he said, although the disclaimer

but neither of us made

tapping absently on the gun’s trigger. “I can’t recall any other

frowned, setting my gun back