The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 213

047% 10:53

+5

As Timothy and I stood outside the venue entrance, Jasper was thrown out right after us. As he stumbled past us, he seemed intent on glaring the whole way to his car, then gave us the middle finger as he sped off.

I had every urge to hit him, but from the way his right eye was swelling, Timothy had gotten him well enough.

Timothy sighed, running a hand through his hair. “I’m sorry about all this, Evie. It was supposed to be a fun evening.”

I shook my head, reaching to caress the bruise already blossoming on his cheek. “Don’t apologize, Timothy. This wasn’t your fault. Jasper’s just a jerk.”

He looked at me and smiled before wincing, blood leaking from his busted lip. “Life has a way of throwing curveballs, doesn’t it?”

“Or fists,” I said, swiping my thumb over his lip. “Let’s get you cleaned up, huh?”

As we reached Timothy’s car, I could see the bruises beginning to bloom on the side of his face. His jaw clenched with every step, a visible effort to downplay the pain. I frowned, my anger toward Jasper escalating.

“I still can’t believe he punched you. What an asshole!”

Timothy managed a weak smile. “It’s just a couple of bruises, Evie. I’ve had worse on the hockey rink.”

I couldn’t shake the sense of responsibility that settled over me. “I’m so sorry. This wasn’t how I imagined the night going. None of this should have happened.”

He shook his head, dismissing the apology. “It’s not your fault. That guy was drunk and out of his mind. I would’ve been surprised if he didn’t try to fight.”

I touched his cheek, but jerked my hand away when he winced. “Still, he always thinks he’s owed something. When he can bribe it out of you, he’ll just try to get rid of you.

Timothy’s gaze met mine, and I could sense a shared understanding. “You’re going to have to deal with him now. As his senior, he’ll be your responsibility.”

I took a deep breath, the weight of my new role sinking in. “I know. And I’ll handle it. If anything, this gives me

1/4

Your drrum sea uf Juntastic Actione

M

Emergency calls only

Chapter 213

address some things with

047% 10:53

against his car, wincing as he tried to find a comfortable position.

I said. “It’s the least

“Sure, if it

on his face, the closeness of the moment felt overwhelming. The soft glow of the parking

I murmured, my focus on the task at hand but my mind

fine. And it’s not the first time I’ve been in a fight. And besides, you’re not the one who threw

help but smile at his attempt to lighten the mood. “True, but I still

I couldn’t quite place. “You don’t have to apologize. I’d do it again

the worst of the cuts. The touch of my fingers against his

said,

met his gaze. “You’re welcome, Timothy. We’re a team,

smiled, a warmth in his eyes that made the night

of the parking lot, just inches apart. Timothy’s hand cupped my cheek and I leaned

met in a soft, hesitant kiss–a moment suspended in time. I wrapped my arms around his neck, deepening the kiss. All too quickly, however, I felt Timothy

2/4

Your dream kn

Emergency calls only LO

Chapter 213

D47% 10:53

+5

a subtle distance. I searched

said, his voice low, “I want things to stay good between us. It

my eyebrows. “Timothy, what do you mean? Why would things

know what I did in the past.

like a heavy secret. The wounds of the past, scars from a time when trust had been shattered, still haunted him. In that moment, I saw the lingering doubt in his eyes, the fear that

tracing the bruises on his face. “Timothy, I don’t hate you.

lingered. As he pulled away, a sense of disappointment washed over me. Even as he squeezed my hands and

breaking the heavy silence that had settled

sinking into the passenger seat of his car. As Timothy started the car, the engine’s hum was the only sound among

apartment, the silence between us spoke louder than words. Timothy parked the

of regret in his eyes. “Anytime. I mean, could’ve done without getting punched, but everything else

grin. “Maybe mini golf would be safer

he said with