My Pov
Val and I tried to keep our romance secret as much as possible. I think we did a pretty good job at it. Things with my dad was going pretty good. I mean we actually talked and laughed at practice. And the last thing I needed was him getting mad at me and Val. And I certainly didn't want to screw anything up with Val. I mean we haven't even slept together, which is a big accomplishment, because I sleep with guys usually on the second or third date. I really liked him, and I wanted to take things slow, and at the right speed. The only people that knew about us was Hannah, Jon, and Meech, that's because that's Val's best friends on the team. We would have our secret dates after the games, and on road trips he would sneak over to my room, like we were in high school. And him and I would stay up constantly just talking, cuddling, just enjoying each others presences. We even got through Christmas. But Val had the Winter Classic game against Chicago on New Years day. But we still had New Years Eve.
This trip would be special. We would tell my dad that Val and I were together. The whole plan ride, we keep looking at each other, smiling. I was sitting next to my dad. He was talking the whole time about how proud he was of me, and how much that I have grown up in the last month. That made me proud, that made me feel maybe my dad would treat me better and I could actually come back home with out us fighting. And maybe have a happy home. Well I got up to use the bathroom, and when I walked out Val was there to meet me.
"umm I don't know if it would be a good idea to tell your dad"
"why" i asked with this confused face.
"I don't know, well I don't want him to be pissed if he doesn't approve"
"he'll approve" I said looking into his eyes
"I don't know"
"OK just see how it plays out" I said as I walked back to my seat.
When we got to Chicago, we had practice at Wrigley Field. I was freezing. All i brought was jeans. I didn't bring a big coat. So my dad told me to skip practice and have Hannah and I go on a shopping trip, to find a coat. So we went to the Magnificent Mile. We knew the guys wanted to go out for New Years Eve. So we got cute cocktail dresses. Mine was black strapless dress with sweetheart neckline, that went to the middle of my thigh, it was black and was tight against my body. I wore a big red belt with it.
"So when are you going to tell your dad about, well you and Val" Hannah asked as we tried on shoes.
"um well he was suppose to ask if he could date me on this trip, but he wants to wait so I don't know" I said trying on these silver stilettos.
"well at least he asking and respecting your dad's rules" She said
"yeah"
We went back to the hotel and got ready. I straighted my hair, and teased it on top so it was a little poofy, and did my make up very dark, and glittery. I wore my new black dress, and paired it with a leather jacket, and some red shiny stilettos. The guys wanted to go this bar named Excalibur. It was this castle/church that was turned into a nightclub. It was loud. We danced, and drank till our hearts content. The guys had to be very mind full of the game tomorrow. But Hannah and I didn't have a game, so we drank. When the ball dropped, it was amazing. I was in Val's arms, and He was my first of the year, and that's the way I wanted it.
I was so drunk, I was stumbling everywhere, and laughing at everything. Val tried walking me to my room, being the gentleman he was.
"You know Val I'm fi....ne" I got out with painful hiccup.
"No, Rebekah your drunk" He said as he got my key out of my purse. He leaned me against the door and his body.
I giggled "were little close Mr. Filppula" I said. As I kissed Val's soft lips.
As I said that, I heard a scary man clear his throat. I turned my head to find this red head man standing there with his sleepwear.It was my dad.
"Dad!" I said.
Val buried his face into my neck, trying to hide his face.
"yes, get to bed, the both of you" He said gritting his teeth.
"Yes coach, I was just making sure she got back to her room" Val said.
"well she's here, now its time for you to get to yours"
"yes sir" Val said
"Ill see you both in the morning" Val said walking to his room
I just put my head in my hand.
"I really thought you were maturing, I guess not"
"Dad, please don't be like that" I said.
"get to bed, you look like a mess" He said as he slammed his door.
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I woke up with the worst hang over Ive ever had. I got up, and looked at my make-up running from me crying, my hair was a mess. Even though I was drunk, I still remember all the events that happened. Kissing Val, and my dads disappointed face. I didn't even go to the breakfast, and quickly made my way to the bus. I wore my new coat my dad had gotten me. I sat in the front, and looked out the window. My dad didn't even look my way when he passed. And Val just looked at me in remorse.
When we got to Wrigley Field, I went to the trainer room, and did my normal, taping and icing guys. I was quiet, try to hold down my vomit. I took some painkillers, and had some pepto bismol at my side at all times. My back was to the door, and couldn't see who was next. All I heard were foot steps and the door closed. I turned around to see Val in his shorts and under armour on.
"hey" I said.
"hey" He said looking down.
"about last night, umm" I said leaning up against the counter.
"don't worry about it"
"no, I really don't think this will work out, I mean my dads face, and me I just....." I said trailing off.
he got closer with every word I said, until finally, he was staring me down. He grabbed my face, and held it so gently. He just gazed at it for awhile, then slowly leaned in and kissed me.
"Babe, nothing is going to change about how I feel for you, I mean your dad might hate me, but that doesn't change that I like you"
"I know, and I really like you, but you didn't see his face when He said that he thought I was maturing, and he called me a mess, That hurt" I said feeling the tears form at my eyes. He leaned in and wiped them away, and kissed me again.
"That just means I have to ask a little sooner than wanted"
"when will that be"I asked.
"When I'm not scared of your dad"
We both laughed, and stood there holding each other, like there was no one else but us. I loved moments like this when I had him all too myself. We just have to face these obstacles that awaited us.
