#Cutter Gauthier x Hughes au

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Friends?

Cutter Gauthier x Female Hughes reader

Warning: Against, Enemies to Friends, cussing, Alcohol, party, Drunk Reader.

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I’m Luke Hughes' twin sister, unlike Quinn and Luke I decided to commit to Boston College for hockey.

I heard a lot of good things about it from Matt Boldy and Jessie Compher since i played on team usa with her, when i told my mom about it we went to visit. I fell in love with the campus immediately.  

I haven’t been away from luke before, so this is definitely going to be different without him here, and i don’t know anyone.  

Hopefully I'll be able to make friends with my teammates. I already know Cayla Barnes who I played with on team usa, she had introduced me to Alex Newhook last year when I first told her I committed to Boston College so i knew her also.

I only just got to town. It's 2 weeks before classes start, I want to be able to explore and get to know the campus so I don't get lost on the first day.

Cayla and Alex aren’t here yet. I’ll be staying in a unisex door for the athletes. Today is freshman day so most of the freshmen are arriving. I don’t have a roommate, I wanted to be alone since I know I'll be on FaceTime with my brothers and with quinn there’s a time change so I didn't want to risk waking up my roommate.

I was unloading one of my boxes when I heard my mom talking to someone in the hallway. I paused what I was doing and went to check. I saw her talking to Kim, Cutter Gauthier's mom. I totally forgot he also committed here. Cutter and I do not get along, he was a jerk when I first met him, and every other time after. He’s friends with my brother, they played together in the NTDP, so our families are friends.

“Hey yn, it’s good to see you sweetheart” Kim said, hugging me.

“It’s good seeing you too Kim” i said smiling

“Looks like yours and cutter dorm rooms are next to each other” she said, my mom smiled

“Maybe this will get them to be friends instead of hating each other” my mom told Kim

“I hope,” Kim sighed. I took the box my mom was holding and put it down on my bed.

“You’re dad is bringing the last box up” my mom told me and I nodded.  

Few seconds later I see my dad, cutter, and his dad coming up the stairs.

My dad gave me the box and I put it down.

It was now time to say goodbye. I hugged my mom tight.

“I’m going to miss you sweetheart” she said, kissing my cheek.

“I’m going to miss you too mom”  

I went and hugged my dad next.

“We love you, will be back soon enough to visit, don’t get in trouble” he said making me chuckle.

“I love you guys too, give a hug to Luke for me, i miss him already” i said sadly.

“We will,” my mom replied.

Once they left, I closed my door and began unpacking my stuff.  

A few hours later I started to get hungry, it's around 5 p.m. right now so I thought I would go get myself some food, so I grabbed my purse and walked out of my room.

Cutter walked out at the same time as me before locking his door.

We both started walking downstairs.

“Did your parents already leave?” I asked

“Yeah, pretty sure they left after yours did” he replied, i nodded.

“Look I hate you, and you hate me, but can we try to be civil? It’s going to be a long year if we don't "I ask nicely. Hoping we can try to get along.

He shrugged  

“We’ll see,” he said walking away.

“Asshole” i mumbled  

A week passed by, a few of my teammates were finally in town, same for the guys team.

Tonight is Friday and the guys on the men's team are throwing a party, so Cayla is making me go with her and Alex so I can get to know more people.

We pregamed and got dressed, at around 11 p.m. we made our way there. I’m already drunk by the time I get there, thankfully I know Cayla and Alex wouldn’t leave me alone.  

I’m having the best time.

We danced, i got to meet some of my other teammates, that i probably won’t remember tomorrow.  

I’m now standing with Cayla and Alex, I was currently leaning on Cayla.

“You good Yn” she asked

“Yeah, just a little bit too drunk” I mumbled, I heard her chuckle.

“Want us to bring you back to the dorm?” She asked

I was about to answer when Cutter cut me off.

“I can bring her, my dorm room is right next to hers” he told Cayla, she looked surprised

“I thought you two didn’t get along?” Alex asked

“We don’t but I'm on my way now so I can bring her with me,” he said.

“You good with that Yn” she asked to make sure and i nodded.

Even though we don’t get along, I know he’d make sure I get there safely because of my brother.

“Come on,” Cutter said, putting his arm on my back as we walked out of the party.

“You shouldn’t have gotten so drunk,” he said, annoyed, probably because I was stumbling a little bit.

“It was my first college party. I was obviously going to get drunk "I snapped, he rolled his eyes and he helped me walk.

When we got to the dorms he made me go up the stairs first so he could catch me in case I tripped.

Once we got to our rooms I unlocked my door before looking over at Cutter doing the same to his.

“Cutter, thank you” I say, he looked at me and nodded before he closed his door.

He’s honestly really good looking, I wish we could get along.

I woke up the next morning with a headache. I probably shouldn’t have drank so much last night, so I groaned and took my phone that was on my nightstand.

I decided to order breakfast from uber eats since i didn’t feel like going out.

A few minutes later there was a knock on my door, I groaned and went to open it only to find Cutter.

“What do you want?” I asked  

He chuckled when he saw me, I rolled my eyes.

“Just thought I’d check to see if you were still alive,” he said, smirking.

“I am, now you can go” i said

“Jeez, I'm just trying to be nice, you’re the one who said we should try and be civil with each other” he said angrily and went to walk away but i grabbed his hand before he could. He looked down at me holding his hand, making me let go.

“Sorry, i just have a headache”

“It’s fine”

“Thanks again for last night, I mean I know we don’t really get along but it means a lot” I said

“Your brother probably would have killed me if I didn’t” he said and I nodded sadly, of course that’s the only reason he helped me get home.

Right as I was about to say something else my food arrived.  

“Thank you” I thanked the delivery guy. I looked up at Cutter once the guy left.

“I ordered a lot, do you want to stay and eat? Take it as a thank you?” I asked

He looked surprised for a minute before he nodded.

“Sure why not, I'm hungry anyways” he said and walked by me in my room. He went and sat against the wall on my bed.

I went and sat next to hi

m. I took out the food and handed him some.

It stayed quiet as we started to eat.

“What made you choose Boston? Both Quinn and Luke went to Michigan” he asked me after a while.

“I wanted something different, plus I knew if I went to Michigan Luke would be a little too overprotective and I didn’t want to have to deal with that” I said, he chuckled.

“That makes since”  

“What about you? What made you choose Boston college?” I asked.

“When I visited, I fell in love with the campus. It was also one of the highest ranked schools,” he said. I nodded.

“ I really hope we can get along, while we’re here” I say softly. Cutter looked up at me and nodded.

“It’s probably for the best, Luke would kill me if he knew I was a jerk to you, even though he knows we're not friends,” he said, making me chuckle.

“So can we be friends instead of us hating each other?” I ask.

“I’m okay with that,” he said, smiling.

“Good,” I said, smiling at him.

At least we can agree on something, this is only the beginning.

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boyfriend?

October 8, 2024

Gemma walked into the locker room for practice and she narrowed her eyes seeing the looks coming from Dawson and Nate specifically, “What?” Gemma questioned confused as she walked closer to her stall.

“You have a boyfriend!” Dawson immediately yelled out still so shocked from when he found out two days ago.

Dawson was so loud that most of the team turned to them.

“Bows has a boyfriend?” Curtis smirked teasingly.

Gemma closed her eyes letting out a small sigh at her teammates, “I do.” Gemma simply said and turned around sitting down at her stall.

“Come on we would like to know more.” Dawson nudged her gently.

“Who told you?” Gemma ignored his question giving him a stern look.

“Shea.” Dawson and Nate said in unison making Seamus make an offended look for being sold out so quickly.

“Rude.” Seamus mumbled giving the two boys betrayed look.

Seamus groan as a roll of tape smacked him and hit his chest, “Dude!” Seamus groaned as he looked up and realized Gemma threw tape at him.

“Really?” Gemma gave her an annoyed look as he barely knew about Macklin for a month and already spilled.

“Lukey please.” Gemma gestured to Seamus and Luke sitting next to Seamus grinned and whacked Seamus on the back of his head.

“Ow! not cool.” Seamus grumbled rubbing his head.

“You barely even knew and now everyone knows.” Gemma grumbled back genuinely annoyed that Seamus spilled her secrets.

Luke seeing Gemma’s annoyance smacked Seamus on the back of the head again.

“Again!” Seamus groaned out scooting away from Luke.

“Dude i’ve know forever and never let anyone else know.” Luke gave a disappointing look to Seamus knowing Gemma and Macklin had serious reasons they wanted to stay private.

Seamus made a sheepish grimace, “Sorry Gemma.” Seamus sincerely apologized for her feeling bad he said anything when she trusted him.

Gemma soften slightly and nodded, “It’s okay.” Gemma whispered softly.

Nico watched with protective eyes and nodded in approval seeing Seamus apologize, “I can make sure no one asks any more questions.” Nico leaned down and whispered quietly to Gemma only, Nico wants her to be comfortable in the locker room and will do whatever she needs.

“It’s okay.” Gemma smiled at Nico’s kind offer though, she knew her teammates were just being curious and while she wished they didn’t know about her relationship she is okay with answering a few questions.

“Just keep it in this room please.” Gemma looked around at her team, a team that was she was growing to love like family and she felt like she could trust them.

“Of course G, no one out of the room will know.” Jack gave her a reassuring look as the rest of the team all nodded.

“Then you guys can ask a few questions.” Gemma offered giving Dawson a small smile knowing he wanted to ask.

“How long have you been together?” Dawson asked curiously.

“Almost a year.” Gemma answered softly smiling slightly at the memory of when Macklin and her got together.

“How did you meet?” Jonathan asked her.

“Hockey.” Gemma chuckled softly as that’s how she meets everyone.

“Does he treat you right?” Nico gave her a serious look, he will complete respect her reason to keep her relationship private but he just wants to make sure she is getting treated the way she deserves to be treated.

“Oh definitely, he worships the ground she walks on. He adores her.” Luke strongly told the team speaking up before Gemma could.

Gemma’s cheeks warmed at Luke’s words knowing they are true.

Nico smiled slightly nodding.

“Do you approve?” Nate asked Luke seriously as anyone can see how protective Luke is over Gemma and Luke would only approve of someone who is good for Gemma.

“One hundred percent.” Luke answered just as seriously back and sent a small grin at Gemma, he’s watched the two go from strangers into friends and lovers and he doesn’t think anyone will every be better for Gemma than Macklin.

“Alright enough questions, get ready for practice.” Nico gave a stern glance at the team seeing Gemma was getting a bit unsettled at all the questions.

The team all listened and started chatting to one another as they all got ready for practice.

“Thank you.” Gemma softly whispered to Nico, she knew if she was gonna introduce Macklin to anyone on the Devil’s it will be Nico first.

“Anytime bows.” Nico gently smiled back at her patting her shoulder before getting ready for practice.

Gemma got ready for practice and headed to the ice to start practice.

Gemma rushed out after practice as she quickly took her equipment off and changed back into her clothes and she was the first to leave the locker room.

She quickly got into her car driving back home, Macklin was leaving in a few hours to head to Pittsburg for his first game tomorrow and she wanted to spend as much time with him before he had to leave.

Gemma hurried up to their apartment and quickly opened the door taking her shoes off and dropping her keys down.

“Mack?” Gemma called out softly not seeing Macklin as she walked in, she heard his voice call back and walked towards her room seeing Macklin laying her bed cuddling with her flower bouquet stuff animal and he shut his phone off when she walked in.

“Hi my love.” Macklin smiled seeing his girlfriend and she immediately got into her bed cuddling to him letting out a happy sigh as Macklin wrapped his arm around her.

“Hi. The team found out i have a boyfriend.” Gemma mumbled against his chest as he softly rubbed her head.

Macklin blinked, “Okay how did they find out?”

“Shea.” Gemma grumbled still annoyed at Seamus.

“Can we smack him?” Macklin asked hopeful making Gemma laugh softly making him smile.

“Luke did already.” Gemma told him.

“Remind me to thank Luke.” Macklin mumbled, “How did they take it?” Macklin gently asked her.

“Good, really good i think, they don’t who it is yet.” Gemma answered softly her eyes struggling to stay open.

Macklin softly nodded and noticed her started to sleep, “Get some sleep i’ll be here.” Macklin softly cooed as she started falling asleep.

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team baby -- thomas bordeleau/umich hockey x singlemom!reader

if he wanted to he would -- luca fantilli x reader

oth au -- mark estapa x y/n

jj mccarthy x y/n hughes

cutter gauthier x y/n fantilli

luke hughes x y/n boldy

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rutger mcgroarty x reader (barbie au)

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AU’s Masterlist

You can find my list of Au’s below. Send in Thought’s anytime. If you guys want me to start a new AU let me know 🤍

Nick Granowicz x MSU Female Reader

Reader is a student at Michigan State. Nick and Reader have been together for 2 years, no one knows.

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Proposing 1.0k

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Hard Launch

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Cutter Gauthier x Hughes Sister

Reader is a freshman at Boston College, she met Cutter through her brother Luke. Cutter is the only one she knows when she moves to Boston.

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Friends 1.4k

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Summer

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Josh Norris X Tkachuk Sister

Reader lives in Ottawa, Josh is Brady’s teammate. They do not get a long until the only one she can call is him.

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Scared 0.5k

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Trevor Zegras x Hughes Sister

Reader is Jack Hughes’ twin sister, she’s a student at UCLA, her & Trevor hated each other until everything changed.

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Fixing my broken heart 3.1k

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Matthew Knies x Matthews Sister

Reader is Auston Matthews younger sister, she’s a sophomore at University of Toronto, her and Matthew have the same friends back in Arizona. They both went to the same high school but they never got along.

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Rutger Mcgroarty x Sister’s Best Friend

Reader is Molly’s childhood best friend, her and Rutger didn’t get along until summer before their sophomore year. Both are student’s at Umich.

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Jack Hughes X Mercer au

Maddy is Dawson Mercer’s younger sister, she met Jack during her winter break when she was 19 years old. Follow along as they fall in love.

About Maddy Mercer

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christmas decorating

December 1, 2024

Macklin woke up to Gemma moving around like crazy making him smile fondly knowing exactly why she’s moving around because she is very excited.

Gemma has always been a very big fan of Christmas, loves everything about the holiday. Listens to Christmas music all the time, decorates her whole house in Christmas decorations, wears anything Christmas the entire month.

If it was up to Gemma she would have decorated their apartment for Christmas the first day of November but she did want to decorate with Macklin and their schedules have not lined up the entire month where they have time to decorate their apartment.

“Somebody is excited.” Macklin spoke opening his eyes watching as Gemma turned around immediately to face him and she was just beaming.

“You’re up!” Gemma beamed pressing a kiss to Macklin’s nose, she has barely been able to sleep being so excited to go shopping for decorations.

Last December she was living alone fully for the first time and she had to buy most of decorations but with her moving away from after Boston she didn’t want to travel with so much so she donated all the things she bought in boston and only kept a few things she brought with her from Toronto.

She know only has a very small box with a few things for Christmas but she was looking forward to go shopping for decorations and decorations they get to keep now in their apartment.

Macklin smiled and decided to get out of bed immediately for Gemma and it was all worth it for the smile that crossed her face seeing him getting out of her bed.

Gemma quickly followed and they headed into her bathroom and both did their morning routines.

Gemma headed into her closet changing into a new matching sweatpants set, all pink with white bows.

Gemma headed towards the front entrance seeing Macklin waiting by the front door and he had tossed on a hoodie and puffer on and his shoes.

Gemma grabbed her black puffer and slipped her uggs on.

Macklin opened the door for them and they headed to Macklin’s car.

Macklin drove them to Wawa drive thru and they got a quick breakfast and coffee that they ate in the car as Macklin drove them to target for christmas shopping.

Macklin pulled into the parking garage and Gemma immediately hopped out of the car making Macklin shake his head fondly.

Macklin just grabbed a cart and followed Gemma as they headed to the Christmas section.

Gemma quickly grabbed little tiny tress that looked like pipe cleaners and got a few of each color. Gemma then grabbed a little ceramic train and gently put in the cart.

They went to the next isle filled with christmas pillows and Gemma grabbed so many asking Macklin’s opinion on a lot of them.

She grabbed two round pillows that were peppermints, two white snowflake pillows, a candy cane and ginger bread pillow, and a couple just plain red, white and green pillows.

Gemma grabbed a few strands of light up garland a bag of pinecones loving the smell and picked out a simple reef for their front door with red berries.

Macklin perked up seeing mistletoe and quickly put in the car without Gemma seeing and followed her to the fake tree aisle.

As much as Gemma would love a a real tree it just wasn’t smart with how much they are both gone.

Macklin picked up the fake tree box Gemma wanted and put it on the bottom of the cart and they headed to the ornament section next.

Gemma picked out some red ribbons for bows on the trees and some simple red and silver ornaments and joined Macklin at the fun ornaments section.

Gemma honestly didn’t want a tree just with a theme she wanted it to feel like home and something Macklin and her both love.

“Hope!” Macklin called excited as he walked around the shelves of ornaments showing Gemma two ornaments, they are both hockey players and one is a girl.

Gemma smiled touched seeing a girl hockey player ornament. Macklin immediately put both in the cart.

Gemma picked out a new york ornament, a penguin snowboarding, a christmas baking pin.

Macklin picked out three gnomes, a few blue and red bulbs, a golden retriever for his dog.

Gemma and Macklin picked out a few more before deciding they had enough.

Gemma paused and noticed an ornament, a heart shaped ornament that said a first christmas 2024, she smiled picking it up and showing Macklin who quickly nodded loving it.

“Alright what’s next?” Macklin asked her softly brushing a hand across the back of head as she put the last ornament in to the cart.

“Stockings and then candles!” Gemma said happily as they stopped in front of the stockings.

Gemma hummed thoughtfully looking at all of them.

“Which ones do you like?” Gemma asked her boyfriend.

“Hmm i kinda like the white ones.” Macklin pointed to the white knitted stockings with red letter initials.

“Me too!” Gemma smiled as those were the ones she was looking at too. Macklin grabbed an M and G stocking and followed Gemma to the candle isle.

Gemma grabbed a few candles she liked and let Macklin sniff them wanting to make sure he likes them too.

Once they found a few they both liked they headed to the front of the store to buy everything.

Macklin pushed Gemma’s hand away giving her look before he quickly tapped his card before she could and paid for it.

“You didn’t have to do that.” Gemma gave him a look as they walked out of the store together, “But thank you.” Gemma gave him a smile too.

“Anytime.” Macklin smiled back and they started loading up the car beside getting in. Macklin was quite surprised they didn’t run into any fans the entire time they were there.

Macklin drove them home and they carried everything up to their apartment.

Macklin started setting to the fake tree as Gemma turned on her christmas playlist and lite some of the candles they got.

Gemma hung up the tree from the front door and put the rest of the pieces of decor across the apartment.

She draped the garland across the fireplace and hung up their stockings up on the fireplace.

Gemma smiled happily looking around seeing how christmas it was in their apartment and the onto thing left was decorating the tree.

Gemma started making bows for the tree as Macklin started hanging up the ornaments.

Gemma put up a few ornaments before Macklin helped her put up all of the bows.

Gemma leaned into Macklin’s side smiling content, “Every thing is perfect.”

Macklin smiled and pressed a kiss to the top of head and he moved his arm firm her wait to her and spun her around making her giggle.

“What are you doing!” Gemma giggled as Macklin pulled her back and they started dancing in front of their christmas tree to christmas music.

“Dancing with my girlfriend.” Macklin nonchalantly replied pressing a kiss to her cheek before spinning her again making her laugh.

Macklin and Gemma continued to dance with each other before Macklin stopped them, “I’ll be right back.” Macklin quickly walked over into the kitchen grabbing the mistletoe and walked back out with a mischievous grin and holding it behind his back.

“Close your eyes.” Macklin gently asked her as he walked over and Gemma did as he asked closing her eyes.

Macklin grinned and held up the mistletoe above them, “Okay open.”

Gemma opened her eyes and started giggling seeing the mistletoe, “I’ve never had a mistletoe kiss.” Gemma whispered with a smile.

Macklin and Gemma were each other’s first kiss and only kiss.

“I haven’t either.” Macklin grinned back before he leaned down and cupped her face with one hand and connected their lips together.

It was the perfect day for them and a good way to spend time together before they each other in the NHL for the first time tomorrow.

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match

December 2, 2024

Gemma finished zipping up her black pointed toe heeled boats and grabbed her phone and walked out of her room.

It was New york Rangers vs New Jersey Devils game today.

Meaning Gemma and Macklin will be playing against each other for the first time in the NHL.

Gemma and Macklin both really enjoyed playing on the same team in Chicago but they also really love playing against each other.

Macklin looked up from where he was sitting on their couch in his suit. Macklin froze as he looked at Gemma.

Gemma was wearing his favorite red leather pants with a white sweater and a black and red Devils leatherman jacket.

“Hope.” Macklin groaned rubbing his face. Gemma giggled knowing exactly what he meant.

Macklin stood up and grabbed her waist pulling her to him and pressed a kiss to her lips, “You look stunning.”

Gemma smiled softly grabbing Macklin’s hand squeezing his hand and her thing brushing over his ring she gave him that he never takes off.

Gemma leaned into Macklin’s side as they walked out of their apartment and headed down to their cars.

Macklin walked with Gemma to her car and opened the drivers door for her and let Gemma get into the car and he buckled her up and pressed a kiss to her cheek, “I love you.” Macklin mumbled softly.

“I love you too.” Gemma softly mumbled back making Macklin smile before backing up and closing the door and letting her drive off.

Gemma saw Macklin in her mirrors almost the entire time as she drove until he headed off to pick up Will for once.

Gemma got out of her car and headed into the rink waving softly at the social media photographer for the day.

Gemma walked into the locker room seeing only a few of the boys there and of course Nico was.

Nico raised an eyebrow as she sat down and leaned close to her to whisper, “Are you excited to play him?” Nico asked genuinely curious.

Gemma quickly nodded with an excited smile.

She was also really excited to play against Will. She’s more use to playing with Will than she is Macklin so it will be a bit weird to not be on Will’s line but rather playing against him.

Gemma braided her hair into bubbles braids with her red ribbon, one of Macklin’s favorite hairstyles and started warming up with her team for the first game against their biggest rivalry of the season.

Gemma was doing her warms up on the ice and her warm up tradition with Kovacevic and skated to the bench when she was done.

She was leaning on the boards when a puck her hit her skate and she looked over seeing Macklin and Will giggling together and she shook her head fondly holding back her fond smile.

Luke laughed as he skated to Gemma and saw what Mack and Will were doing as they hit another puck over at Gemma.

Luke tossed a puck across the ice and it hit Macklin’s skate.

Gemma giggled as she reached down and grabbed the puck that Macklin hit and got off the ice with Luke following her.

She headed back to her stall and set the puck in her stall wanting to keep it for memories.

Gemma only sat in her stall for a few minutes before they were heading back in the ice for ths game to start.

Gemma shared a small quick smile with Macklin before they focused onto the game.

Gemma got the puck from Kovacevic and she passed it to Jesper who quickly shot it at the goal and got the first goal of them game.

Gemma bumped shoulders with Jesper smiling at him.

Luke skated up to the net skating around the defensemen with ease before sharply passing the puck back to Gemma, she hit the puck into the net.

Gemma laughed bonking her helmets to Luke’s as Jack, Jesper and Brett gave her head pats.

The second period started and nothing happened the first half of the period until the Devils got a power play and Jack won the draw passing to Jesper who quickly took the puck up and passed back to Jack and Jack faked a shot passing over to Gemma who scored her second goal of the game.

Gemma laughed to herself as she stole the puck from Macklin and passed to Luke and Luke quickly gave the puck to Jack who scored.

Gemma got off the ice sitting down and looked up just as Macklin got the puck and scored a goal. She bit her lip trying to not smile for Macklin.

Gemma went out for next Devils power play again and got the puck from Dougie and passed it to Jack who scored his second goal.

The second period ended with the Devils leading 5-1. Gemma had a point for something in every goal tonight with three assists and two goals by the second period.

The third period was almost over and no else has scored when Dowling hit the puck and it flew right at Macklin’s mouth making him flinch back covering his face immediately.

Gemma inhaled sharply and Luke immediately rested his hand on her arm making sure she’s okay and that she doesn’t reveal anything knowing she wouldn’t that.

“He’s okay.” Luke whispered quietly as Gemma watched intently.

Gemma just squeezed Luke’s hand as she watched Macklin have the trainer wipe his face and add a cream by his lip.

Macklin made eye contact with his girlfriend seeing her worried eyes and he nodded just slightly to reassure her.

Gemma let out a breath and nodded.

Gemma was still worried for the remaining of the game especially as Macklin’s chin was getting more and more bloody.

Gemma tried to celebrate with her team a bit in the locker room after their big win especially when Macklin texted her telling him she was okay but she needed to see him to stop feeling worried.

Gemma took a shower and got dressed and said bye to her team and headed to her car to head home.

Gemma immediately changed into a pair of Macklin’s sweatpants and long sleeve shirt once she got home and she waited on the couch for him to come home as he told her would be later getting checked with the trainers.

Gemma shot up the second the door started opened and rushed over to Macklin.

“I’m okay.” Macklin mumbled softly as she held his arms looking at him worriedly.

“I just got a few stitches.” Macklin softly told her as she slowly let out a breath and nodded.

Gemma hugged him tightly hiding her face in his chest feeling better after seeing he is okay.

“You played so good sweet girl.” Macklin softly cooed carefully kissing the top of her head.

“You did too Amore mio.” Gemma softly mumbled, “Can we go to bed?” Gemma whispered.

“Course.” Macklin whispered back and they started walking to her room.

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three

November 28, 2024

Gemma yawned as she sat up after taking a nap through out her entire flight to Detroit. Gemma had a pretty early practice this morning and she headed straight to the airport after.

She would be playing at Detroit tomorrow so all of her family was in Detroit even Adam was coming down and he was picking her up at the airport.

Thanksgiving isn’t a huge holiday for Gemma and her family celebrates but they have celebrated it more when her and her sibling starting playing more and more in America.

Gemma doesn’t mind the holiday she just was happy she would get to spent most of the day with her family and the morning tomorrow.

Gemma got off the plane grabbing her duffle bag and heading off the plane and out of the airport. She looked around and saw Adam in his car. She smiled and walked over getting into the car.

“Hi A.” Gemma smiled and quickly leaned over hugging her brother briefly.

“Hi Gemmie.” Adam smiled happily quickly hugging his sister back before driving out of the pick up line.

Gemma and Adam enjoyed the time with each other as Adam drove them to the Airbnb that their parents and Luca were already at.

Gemma and Adam haven’t had a lot time lately just them so it was really nice to just to talk to one another by themselves.

“How’s living with Mack?” Adam asked his little sister curiously, Adam and Luca both knew the second they meet Macklin and saw him with Gemma that they would end up together.

Adam glanced at his sister and saw her whole face light up, “It’s amazing!” Gemma happily chirped, she loves living with Macklin.

Adam smiled.

Adam pulled into the driveway of the Airbnb and they both hopped out of the car grabbing their bags and heading up to the front door and seeing it was unlocked and walked inside.

Gemma and Adam both immediately smelled a bunch of scenes of food cooking and they both perked up at the smell of their Mom cooking.

“My babies!” Julia beamed as she looked up from the kitchen and immediately wiped her hands up walking over pulling them into a hug.

Gemma and Adam both looked of their Mom’s shoulder seeing Luca’s relieved face as he was in an apron and they both know out of the three siblings Luca is the worst in the kitchen.

“Hi Mama.” Gemma happily mumbled leaning into her mother happily.

Julia kisses both of her two kids heads.

“I’ll go change and help you.” Gemma smiled telling her mom making Julia nod and Luca let out a happy sigh that he get out of the kitchen.

“I saw that Luca.” Julia nonchalantly said as she turned back to the stove making Luca awkwardly grimace and Adam and Gemma share a look and start laughing.

Gemma giggled as she grabbed her bag and Luca brought Gemma and Adam to the room they were all staying in, it had a bunk bed and one bed.

“Top bunk!” Gemma cheered with a happy smile, when they use to travel more as a family she usually was too young to sleep on the top bunk.

Adam laughed but tossed his stuff on the bottom bunk as Luca’s stuff was on the other bed.

Gemma headed into the bathroom and changed out of her airport clothes and changed into a purple lounge set and texted Macklin for a few minutes before heading out of the bathroom tossing her bag on the bunk and walking out do the room to the kitchen.

Gemma grabbed an apron and tied it on and started immediately chopping some vegetables, “Where’s Dad?”

“Ran to the store only a few minutes before you both got here.” Julia told her daughter.

Gemma nodded and continued to chop the food up.

Giuliano walked into the house and smiled seeing Adam and Luca on the couch playing videos games and he went over snd said hi to Adam before walking into the kitchen and gave Gemma a hug.

Gemma really enjoyed the whole rest of the day with her family, she got to cook with her mom and eat with her whole family, they spent the rest of the night watching football and playing board games until it was late and everyone went to bed but she spent hours laughing with Adam and Luca when they definitely should’ve been sleeping.

November 28, 2024

Gemma said bye to Adam early in the morning as he has to get back to Columbus for a game.

Gemma got ready for her game putting on black dress pants, a black sweater, her black pointed boots and a green plaid trench coat.

She got dropped off at the stadium by Luca and walked into the locker room seeing her team had just started walking in right as she got there.

She snuck up behind Jesper and nudged his arm, Jesper look over and smiled seeing Gemma, “Hi Bows how was your thanksgiving?” Jesper asked kindly as they walked together.

“Really great! How was yours and Nicole’s?” Gemma asked curiously back and she smiled as Jesper answered.

Gemma walked into the locker room with Jesper and many of the boys ruffled her hair. Gemma just shook her head good to heading to her stall seeing Nico sitting in his stall already.

“Good seeing your family?” Nico asked her gently.

“Really good.” Gemma nodded back smiling making Nico smile and pat her shoulder.

Gemma warmed up with her team and noticed the protective looks the team was sharing knowing the last time they played Detroit she got hit pretty badly and it was after the game so her team was stopped from retaliating which she knew none of them were happy about.

Gemma got on the ice and smiled seeing her parents and Luca sitting in the stands and she headed for the bench as the game started.

Immediately on the first shift she watched as Haula laid a huge hit onto Rasmussen knocking him to the ground.

Gemma was on the ice and had the puck on her stick when she the whistle was being blown and looked over seeing Kovacevic fighting Rasmussen.

Gemma shook her head fondly at how protective the team is of her.

Detroit scored on their power play and a few minutes they scored another.

The Devil’s got a power player and Gemma had the puck from Jack after Luke passed up the ice to Jack and she took it to the net and backhanded the puck in between the goalies legs getting the first goal for the Devils.

Gemma went out on her next shift during the same power play and got the puck from Nico and smacked the puck into the top left corner.

The first period ended 2-2.

The red wings scored the first goal of the second period.

Gemma was sitting on the bench and cheered seeing Dougie getting a goal and she blinked realizing she is on hatty watch again, she has multiple two goal games but no three goal games yet.

Gemma smiled slightly seeing many of her teammates lay hits on Rasmussen, even Brett was laying a few hits.

Nico scored the next goal tying the game back up 3-3.

Gemma got the puck from Jesper and flicked it back to Jack who quickly took the shot and got the puck into the net.

The Devils ended period two leading 4-3.

Gemma was on the power play in the third period and Jack passed the puck back to her as he crossed the center of the ice in front of the goal and she hit a one timer and the puck went in.

Gemma let out a shocked laugh as she got her first career hat trick in the NHL.

Luke was the closest the her and immediately jumped onto her hugging her and Brett quickly skated over hugging her too.

Jack and Nico skated to her next both healing with pride as Jake wrapped his arks around her and Nico patted her helmet and knocked his helmet to her helmet.

Gemma was giggling happily and she skated to the bench and her whole team was just hugging her and shaking her helmet.

Gemma laughed a few Devils hats got on the ice and Dawson picked up the bucket and tossed it on her helmet.

Keefe gave her a proud hug as she sat on the bench.

Nico patted her knee giving her a proud smile, he was glad he was on the ice for her hat trick because just last game he got his first career hat trick and she was on the ice for his third goal.

Gemma looked up at the stands and saw the smiles on her families faces.

The Devils won 5-3.

Gemma was heading back to the New Jersey right after the game.

Gemma giggled as she watched all the videos and voice memos from Macklin watching the game and her hat trick and him being so proud.

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back home

October 6, 2024

Gemma yawned as she rubbed her eyes waking up after the flight from Prague to New Jersey, she couldn’t wait to till she got off the plane and bus and see Macklin.

Gemma followed Nico off the plane and headed straight to the bus and she she sat on the front row of the bus by her self and pulled out her phone as the rest of the team loaded onto the bus.

The bus’s drove them to the parking lot of the arena where the players all parked it got dropped off.

Gemma was the first player off the bus and saw her stuff and grabbed her suitcase and rolled away from the bus, she leaned on her suitcase as she looked at her phone seeing how far Macklin is.

Gemma scrolled on her phone for a few minutes and saw most of her team was off the bus and already starting to leave.

Jack, Nico, Dawson, Seamus, Simon and Nate all happened to start walking towards Gemma as they all were about to leave.

“G do you have a ride?” Jack asked giving her a worriedly look as he didn’t remember if she drove herself but if she did she would’ve already left and he assumed Macklin would be picking her up.

“Mhm they will be here soon.” Gemma nodded softly having just checked on her find my iPhone where Macklin is, they ended up landing over thirty minutes earlier so Macklin was coming straight from practice.

“And there they are.” Gemma mumbled softly seeing Macklin’s car pull into the parking lot and she waved bye at the boys who were standing near her and walked over to car, she tossed her bags into the backseat before getting into the passenger seat.

“Who is that?” Nate asked curiously as Gemma told them she didn’t have any family nearby so he wondered who would pick her up.

“Her boyfriend probably.” Seamus nonchalantly said as he saw his ride and walked away too.

“Bows has a boyfriend?” Dawson spluttered out looking shocked, he was looking at Seamus for answers but Seamus kept walking to the car.

Jack let out a small snicker at Nate’s, Simon’s Dawson’s shock and Nico’s surprise and waved bye to the boys and started heading to his car with Nico shaking his head and following Jack, Nico figured Jack knew more about Gemma having a boyfriend.

Gemma let out a happy sigh as she closed the door and finally saw Macklin, she leaned over the center console immediately and wrapped her arms around him leaning into him happily.

“Hi baby.” Macklin cooed immediately wrapping his arms around her kissing the top of her head multiple times, “I missed you.”

“I missed you too.” Gemma softly whispered against his chest letting out a happy sigh as she was back with her boy.

“Let’s get you home.” Macklin softly told her as they pulled back from each other and Macklin put his hand on her thigh and she leaned on his arm as he started driving.

Gemma didn’t even need to start telling him everything that happened when she was away because she already told him everything on facetime.

Gemma let out a sigh of relief as Macklin worked the car in their parking lot and Macklin walked around opening her door before grabbing her bags from the back.

Gemma held Macklin’s free hand as they walked up to their apartment, Gemma opened the door and immediately took off her shoes and coat as Macklin set down her bags and took off his shoes.

Macklin picked up yer bags and walked down the hallway setting her bags by her door real quick.

Gemma smiled as she walked by the dining room seeing her two vases filled with flower bouquets mostly pink flowers, “You picked out beautiful ones.” Gemma softly told Macklin as he walked back to her.

Macklin smiled and pressed a kiss to her cheek. He’s been picking out flowers for her for years now and he’s pretty great at it.

“What do you need to do?” Macklin asked quietly pressing a kiss to the side of her head wrapping his arms around her.

“Just unpack and shower.” Gemma answered making Macklin nod.

“Well let’s go do that.” Macklin softly pulled Gemma to her room and grabbed her bags setting them down. Gemma smiled slightly as she looked at her bed seeing it wasn’t perfectly made because Macklin slept in her bed when she was away.

Gemma sat down on the floor next to Macklin as he unzip her suitcase.

She started pulling out of all her dirty clothes and Macklin grabbed her toiletry bag walking to her bathroom and unpacking the bag.

Gemma put away the clothes that were still clean and all her shoes as Macklin came out from her bathroom and tossed her dirty clothes in her hamper.

Macklin closed the empty suitcase and pushed it out of her room into the hallway for now.

Gemma unpacked her back pack real quick and saw the two things in there for Macklin. She put everything else away just as Macklin walked back into her room and she patted for him to sit down next to her on the edge of her bed.

“What’s this?” Macklin asked her as she handed him the first box.

“The first one was given to me but i have no clue what to do with it.” Gemma explained laughing as she did.

Macklin laughed too once he opened the box seeing it was a men’s rolex and way to big for Gemma, “This was for the first star right?” Macklin checked making her hum nodding.

“Thank you.” Macklin pressed a kiss to her cheek and gently set the box down on the bed as she handed him a small box like a ring box.

“Are you proposing?” Macklin teased with a gentle smirk making her fondly roll her eyes nudging him.

Macklin opened the ring box and his eyes widened in awe as he looked at the ring, it was beautiful and the gem was a mixed red and blue, “It’s us.” Macklin immediately said.

“That’s why i got it.” Gemma softly mumbled to him as Macklin slipped it on his finger.

“I love it thank you.” Macklin pressed a gentle kiss to her lips smiling softly at her.

“Of course.” Gemma softly smiled back and stood up holding out her hand, “Shower?” Gemma offered making Macklin grin immediately.

Macklin just grinned and picked her up by her thighs making her squeal with laughter.

Gemma was finally back home.

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allergy

October 24, 2024

Gemma looked out the window as the plane started to descend over Michigan, she was excited to play in Detroit for many reason, one she gets to finally play with Luke as this will be his first game back, two her parents and Luca will be at the games, three Luca was coming with some of his friends who she has missed and four she gets to see Ellen and Jim. The only downsides was she was leaving soon after the game so she would get a lot of time with her everyone but maybe like a hour and Adam wasn’t coming.

“You excited?” Luke nudged her softly making her look away from the window and at him.

Gemma immediately sat next to Luke when they got on the plane as Luke would be joining them for the road trip and she’s been wanting to sit next to him.

“To play with you definitely.” Gemma grinned looking extremely excited to play with Luke again, they only have just recently gotten to play with each other at Worlds over the summer.

Luke’s face shifted into a soft smile at her words, he was looking forward to play with her again, “I’m looking forward to that too.”

Luke nudged her softly making her laugh slightly and nudge him back.

“Is Adam coming?” Luke asked with a curious look but he had small look in his eyes that Gemma didn’t know what it was.

“No, he couldn’t come.” Gemma smiled tightly as she really is missing her brother and hasn’t seen him in quite a while.

“I’m sorry.” Luke softly mumbled wrapping an arm around her shoulder, he understood wanting your older brothers at your games but they couldn’t, he had a lot of games that he wished Jack or Quinn could’ve came to.

“It’s okay.” Gemma mumbled back understanding why Adam can’t come but she still missed him.

Gemma leaned her head on Luke’s shoulder till the plane landed and they could start getting off the plane and into the bus.

Gemma sat next to Luke again on the bus as the bus was loaded up and then they headed to the rink and they would end up being a bit earlier than normal then they are for warm up’s.

Gemma was wearing a white suit that had purple flowers scattered across the suit and purple loafers.

The team arrived quite earlier to the arena so they were having team lunch at the rink before they started warming up later.

Gemma plopped down with Luke next to her and Jack stole the other spot next to her and Brett sat down next to Luke, Jesper, Jonas, Dougie and Nico on the other side of the table.

The eight at the table waited for the rest of their teammates to get up and get their food before they got up and got their food too.

Gemma made a very excited sound as she saw spring rolls as they at some of her favorite food ever making Luke laugh fondly as he watched her and she grabbed a few putting them on her plate.

Gemma headed back to the table with Luke and they were the last back and Gemma had such an excited smile as she picked up a spring roll and she was about to take a bite but frowned smelling something.

“Luke.” Gemma whispered trying to only catch Luke’s attention but most do the table looked over, “Can you test it?” Gemma whispered, she has a very bad allergy with peanuts and she can kinda smell peanut butter in the spring rolls.

Luke is really the only one who knows about her allergy besides the devils chefs who didn’t travel with them today and the trainers know.

Luke immediately grabbed the spring room not wanting her holding it if it has peanuts and he took a bite immediately tasting peanuts in the sauce, he quickly grabbed the springs rolls off Gemma’s plate.

Gemma let out a long disappointed sigh seeing Luke taking the spring rolls knowing what it means.

“Wait why can’t you eat them?” Jack looked confused and he frowned at Gemma’s disappointed face.

“It has peanuts.” Gemma spoke dejectedly as she just wanted spring rolls.

“Are you allergic?” Nico asked with a sad frown, he felt terrible he didn’t know one of his teammates had an allergy especially as she is a rookie and he’s know her for two months now.

“Yeah mostly everything bothers me but airborne.” Gemma explained to the boys at the table, she didn’t really bring up her allergy often and she didn’t check the food she grabbed because she has gotten so use to the devils chefs knowing she can’t have peanuts and if there’s peanuts on something they label it.

Brett got up from the table and walked away as the rest of the body asked more about her allergy.

Brett came back a few minutes later with a plate in his hand and handed it to Gemma, “Peanut free spring rolls.” Brett gave her a kind smile, he had noticed that she was very happy about the spring rolls before the peanuts and he saw the chef making more at the kitchen so asked him to not put any sauce on them.

Gemma’s whole face lite up in a beaming smile, “Thank you!” Gemma immediately started eating a spring roll humming happily as she munched on it.

Gemma finished lunch and sat around for a little while just talking with a lot of her teammates before they all started getting ready for warm ups.

Gemma was sitting in her stall after warming up with team and she put her hair in a low ponytail and spit the ponytail into two braids with her red ribbons tied on the ends.

She was chewing on a pregame snack when Keefe walked in, “Alright we have a special guest for the line up today.” He had a mischievous smile as he glanced at Gemma making her eyes furrow and Luke grinned knowing what it was as he planned the person to come with Nico.

“You can come in.” Keefe called out and Adam walked in with Gemma’s Devils jersey on.

Gemma’s jaw dropped as she saw her brother walk into the room.

Adam grinned at her shocked look, “If you couldn’t tell by the jersey i’m here for Gemma.” Adam proudly showed off the jersey he had on making the boys all cheer and clap.

“Starting on right wing Bratt! Starting on center Jack and starting on left wing Gemma!!!” Adam announced the starting offensive line making the whole cheer and clap.

“On defense on the left side Hughesy and the right side Pesce!” The room cheered even louder for the pair for their first game back.

“And in the goal Markstrom!”

Gemma immediately got up once Adam was done and quickly hugged her brother, “Hey Adamo.” Gemma mumbled in italian.

“Little sister.” Adam cooed back in italian, it was one of his favorite things about being with family was speaking in their native language.

“I didn’t know you were coming?” Gemma looked confused as Adam told her he count come.

“Lukey helped me surprise you.” Adam told her making her nod, “Go play your game i’ll see you after.” Adam pressed a kiss to her forehead and she waved bye as he walked out.

“You speak Italian!!” Nate looked flabbergasted as the whole room heard her speaking Italian.

“My family is from Italy?” Gemma replied back titling her head confused.

“Oh.” Dawson grimaced realizing it was kinda obvious.

���Another multi language speaker in the room.” Timo patted her shoulder with a proud grin as she walked by to Luke’s stall.

“Thank you.” Gemma gave him a thankful look knowing he helped Adam surprise her.

“Course Emmie.” Luke smiled back.

Gemma headed to the ice and warmed up before the game started.

Gemma looked up at the stands and saw her family, some of her brothers friends and Ellen and Jim Hughes in the stands all together, she wave up at them as Jack and Luke skated over and waved at their parents and Luke’s friends.

The game started and half way in the first half of the period Gemma passed the puck to Nico during the penalty play and he scored the first goal of the game.

The red wings quickly scored their first goal and in thirty seconds later they scored their second too.

Second period started and Luke passed the puck up the ice to Gemma and Gemma quickly skated around the defenseman and easily getting the puck into the goal.

Gemma beamed quickly skating to Luke and hugging him as he got his first point of the season.

Third period started and the red wings scored again and Nico scored again on the power play with Gemma and Jack assisting.

It was tied 3-3 getting close to the end of the third period when the red wings scored again.

With thirty seconds left in the game the red wings player wrapped around the empty net and hit the puck at the goal just as Gemma got there trying to stop the goal and he slammed into her once the puck went into the goal knocking her harshly to the ice.

Michael Rasmussen stood over Gemma after he smacked her to the ground and started chirping her not letting her get up. He kept his legs around her stomach looking down at her making extremely uncomfortable especially with what he was saying to her.

Timo immediately was skating over and shoved the player away from Gemma and slamming him into the boards

Jack quickly went to Gemma as Stefan quickly skated in front of Jack and Gemma standing protectively in front of them as the other red wing players came closer.

Gemma winced as she tried to move off her back, she got rattled good hitting the ice that hard and it didn’t feel good. Jack rested a hand on her shoulder helping her slowly sit up as the medical trainers came out to her after she didn’t get up right away.

Gemma slowly stood up with the help of Jack and Stefan, it didn’t feel like she injured anything but her whole back was already getting sore.

Gemma headed to the bench with Jack holding her and even if she said she was fine and Stefan staying close by with the trainers.

Keefe told her to go down the tunnel to get checked as there was only thirty seconds and gave her a stern glance when she tried to argue.

Gemma gave Luke a reassuring nod as she saw his worry and headed down the tunnel with the medical team, she had a quick exam and was quickly cleared of no injury just taking it easy and heat her back later.

Gemma walked into the locker room and the boys were already all in there and she reassured all of them she was fine and she quickly headed to the shower wanting to be with her family before they have to leave.

Gemma put her suit back on and brushed our her wet hair and grabbed her things and quickly looked at her phone seeing a lot of worried texts from Macklin and quickly sent him a text she was okay before seeing Jack and Luke just finished up too and she walked out with them seeing both of their families and friend waiting together.

Gemma slowly walked to her brothers hugging them both at the same time as they gingerly hugged her back seeing her hit the ice good.

“You played awesome.” Adam proudly smiled at his baby sister as they pulled back ruffling her wet hair slightly.

“Amazing.” Luca smiled proudly.

Gemma saw her mom was waiting for hug looking worried and she hugged her, “I’m fine Mama.” Gemma softly whispered making her mom nod softly.

Gemma hugged her dad after she hugged her mom.

“Mrs. Hughes!” Gemma beamed as she walked over to Ellen and Jim, Ellen has always been in awe of Ellen and loves watching old games of Ellen playing.

“Gemma.” Ellen smiled fondly at the young girl, “How many times have i told you to call me Ellen.”

“A lot?” Gemma sheepishly answered as Ellen hugged her softly.

Gemma waved softly as Jim sharing a nod and smile with him.

“Little Fants!” Nick grinned as she walked over to the Umich boys, he tossed an arm over her shoulder giving her a side hug.

“Hi Molds.” Gemma softly spoke to her old teammate.

Gemma unfortunately only got a few minutes with her friends and family before she had to head to the bus.

“I’ll see you thanksgiving.” Gemma mumbled as her mom hugged her as tightly as possible with her sore back.

“I know.” Julia smiled bittersweet and cupped her daughter’s cheek looking at her proudly and kissed her forehead.

Gemma said bye to her family and friends and leaned into Jack’s side as they walked to the bus.

Gemma let out a small sigh as they walked away, she now just wanted to get home to Macklin and luckily he would be home when she got home as he had a home game today.

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prague

October 4, 2024

Gemma was smiling as she listened to Macklin talk to her through facetime as she was getting ready for her first NHL game.

She loved the suit she had for her draft and went back to the same place to get her suit made for her first game, she chose an all red suit with the vest and everything and it was a velvet material.

Gemma was buttoning up her vest and noticed Macklin had stopped talking and looked up noticing he was staring at her, “Mack.” Gemma whined covering her face as her cheeks were burning, she knew exactly what his look is.

“What?” Macklin grinned seeing her being shy, “How can i not admire my pretty girl.” Macklin smiled flirting with his girlfriend.

Gemma let out a small smile and peeked out from behind her hands as her entire face was flushed, “Mack.” Gemma softly mumbled.

Macklin grinned even wider and took multiple screenshots of her.

“Stop!” Gemma laughed as she watched the screenshot go off a bunch.

Macklin just shrugged with a smile but did stop as she asked him too.

“Hey you’re gonna do amazing today.” Macklin pipped in giving her a soft but serious look, he wished he could be there for her first game but unfortunately he couldn’t be and she wouldn’t be able to be at his first game either.

Gemma softly nodded, “Thanks Amore.”

She slipped on her black boots and threw her blazer jacket on and fixing her seventeen necklace.

“Do a spin please.” Macklin softly asked as he looked at the screen eagerly, he always have loved red on Gemma.

Gemma smiled shyly and spun around to Macklin, “Absolutely beautiful my love.” Macklin lovingly told her.

“Thank you.” Gemma softly mumbled back with flushed cheeks again.

“Go talk to your brothers i’ll talk to you tonight, I love you and you’re going to do amazing.” Macklin softly spoke to her.

Gemma smiled softly picking up her phone, “I love you, talk to you tonight Macky.” Gemma blew him a soft kiss making him grin and catch the kiss before she hung up.

Gemma clicked on the facetime with Luca and Adam and Luca answered first and a few moments later Adam joined.

“Happy first game day Gems!” Luca softly cheered with a proud smile, he was incredibly disappointed he wasn’t able to come out and see her first game but hopefully he could make it a home game soon to see her play.

“Welcome to the NHL Gemmie!” Adam playfully sung out with a wide proud smile. He was sad with his own schedule he wouldn’t be able to come out and see her first game especially as she saw came to see his.

“Thanks guys.” Gemma softly spoke smiling at her older brothers, it was a bit disappointing to realize that only her parents could be at her first game but at least they would be here because when she won the gold medal she had no family there.

“I’m sorry i couldn’t make it.” Luca apologized frowning slightly.

“It’s okay.” Gemma accepted his apology and she talked with her brothers for a little while more before she said her goodbyes and grabbed her things leaving her hotel room.

Gemma walked down to the lobby seeing a lot of the team there already and waiting for the bus to show up.

Gemma walked over to Seamus and talked with him until the bus came and she headed into the bus sitting next to Jack.

Gemma walked into the arena with her team heading to the locker room.

Gemma headed to her stall sitting down and getting ready for warms up. She followed some of her team to play sewer to warm up for a little while before they all headed to the locker room getting their hockey equipment on.

Gemma spilt her hair into two and started french braiding her hair, she likes to always have some time of braid in her hair when she is playing and two french braids are one of her favorites. She tied off the braids and reached back into her stall grabbing her roll of red ribbon that she always wears for games only.

Gemma has been tying red ribbon bows on her hair for years now and it’s something she does for every game.

Gemma tied the ribbons into bows around both braids and tossed the roll back into her stall.

“Do you always do bows?” Dawson asked curiously as he was watched her tie the bows, he had saw the ribbons in the stall and was curious what they are used for.

“Always.” Gemma nodded softly.

“Bows.” Nate grinned from where he sat next to Dawson.

“Ohh yes that’s a good nickname.” Dawson immediately agreed with Nate.

“Bows.” Dougie grinned as he walked by tugging softly on her braid.

Gemma smiled slightly at the nickname not minding.

Gemma stood up and started walking out of the locker room getting high fives and pats on the head as she headed to the ice for her rookie lap with Seamus.

Gemma and Seamus shared a smile and a fist bump before Gemma hopped onto the ice first with Seamus right behind her.

They passed the puck back and forth with each other and took a few shots on the goal before heading towards the bench and the rest of the team joined them on the ice.

Gemma giggled as Jack playfully sook her shoulders giving her a proud smile before she skated around warming up.

She perked up as Jonathan passed her a puck and gestured for her to pass it back, Gemma and Kovacevic passed the pack and fourth with each other and he let her pass the puck around his legs until they had to go off the ice until the start of the game.

Gemma got to stand on the ice for the national anthem for her first game and was on the starting line with Palat and Nico and then after the first shift they would go back to their lines.

Gemma focused on the ice and smiled as she realized she finally did it, she made it in the NHL and she’s starting her first game.

She loved it immediately, the game is already faster and harder than she is used to but she loves it and was playing incredible.

Gemma was on her fourth shift of the first period the score was still 0-0 and it was the first power play for the Devils.

Nico passed the puck across the ice to Jack and Jack went around the back of the net passing the puck across the front of the goal right to Gemma, Gemma hit the puck into the goal and she blinked her smile growing as she realized she just scored her first goal.

Gemma giggled as Jack got to her first and immediately hugging her as Nico came to her next giving her endless head pats and Jesper hugged her from the other side. Dougie and Kovacevic quickly joined the hug all of them congratulating her.

Gemma was let go after a little while and when she skated to the bench she didn’t notice Nico grab the puck.

Gemma high fived her whole team with a proud beaming smile before she sat down on the bench.

Keefe gave her shoulder a proud shake before patting her shoulder.

Before she knew the second period was already starting and the score was still 1-0.

Gemma had the puck on her stick and flicked it back to Jonathan who took the puck and shot it, getting a goal.

Gemma smiled widely as she skated over hugging Kovacevic.

Jonathan smiled at his first goal with the Devils but also shook Gemma excitedly as she just got her first assist.

Gemma was continuing to play amazing so she kept her sent out more and more and was sent out with Nico and Paul for a shift.

Cotter had the puck skating up the ice and passed it to Gemma who took the puck close to the ice and didn’t look when she flicked it right to Nico, who shot it right into the goal.

The Devil’s were now leading 3-1.

The third period started and Buffalo managed to finally get a goal halfway through the third period.

Gemma had a breakaway and glanced up and shot the puck right into the top corner of the net, gaining her second goal of the game.

Gemma was giggling as her teammates on the ice all hugged her and gave her head pats.

The Devils won the first game against Buffalo 4-1.

Gemma had two goals and two assists in her first NHL game.

Obviously Gemma got the first star of the game and was very perplexed why she was given a Rolex but just smiled softly and didn’t question it.

Gemma stepped into the locker room and immediately was drenched in water from her team making her laugh as they all cheered for her.

Gemma managed to get away from the water after a little bit and sat on her stall.

Nico plopped down next to her and gave her shoulder a soft proud squeeze, “You played an amazing game.” Nico complimented her giving her gentle smile and held out his hand holding two pucks.

“Are these?” Gemma perked up as she saw the writing on the pucks and gently picked them up.

“Your first goal and your first assist.” Nico smiled at her, he is usually the one who tries to grab the special pucks for his team.

“Thank you.” Gemma sweetly smiled at her captain and he gave her a gentle nod, “Nico?”

Nico hummed giving her his attention.

“What am i’m supposed to do with a Rolex?” Gemma sheepishly asked holding up the bag, she’s pretty sure it won’t even fit her right now.

Nico couldn’t help but laugh, “You can keep it and not wear it, give it to someone or get it resized to wear.”

Gemma nodded slightly she knew she wasn’t going to wear maybe Macklin would.

Gemma listened to Keefe talking to them after the game before she was allowed to head to the showers and got dressed back in her suit before grabbing her few things and walking out of the locker room.

Gemma walked out and saw her mom and dad waiting for her and she quickly walked over to them hugging them both at the same time.

“Our Gem you were incredible.” Julia softly cooed smiling at her only daughter.

Giuliano pressed a kiss to his daughter’s cheek, “Amazing Gem.”

Gemma smiled at her parents and leaned into the them as they walked out of the arena and headed to a small restaurant to get dinner together.

Gemma really wanted pizza so they found the cutest little pizza restaurant and face timed Adam and Luca.

It wasn’t perfect because Adam and Luca weren’t there but it was almost perfect and that’s good enough for Gemma.

Gemma spent a few hours with her parents and on the phone with her brothers before she was getting exhausted and headed back to the hotel.

Gemma quickly got into a pair of Macklin’s sweatpants and t-shirt and got into bed cuddling with her flower bouquet stuff animal immediately face timing Macklin.

“HOPEY!” Macklin cheered the second he answered the call, “You were so incredibly love!” Macklin had a proud smile on his face.

Gemma smiled softly, “Thanks Macky.”

Macklin started to ramble about everything he loved she did in the game and her eyes started fluttering shut listening to his voice as she eventually fell asleep.

Macklin smiled lovingly seeing her fast asleep.

The next game went just as good for Gemma, she got one goal and an assist on Seamus’s first goal, The Devils won that game too meaning they won both games in Prague.

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again

October 9, 2024

Gemma unfortunately was not able to get to Pittsburgh to be at Macklin’s first NHL game, something that made her incredibly sad but Macklin completely understood especially as he couldn’t make it to her first game.

Gemma was sitting on their couch wearing Macklin’s Ranger hoodie as she watched the Rangers win 6-0 against the penguins and Macklin got his first goal and assist.

Gemma was beaming proudly watching Macklin but became worried when Macklin slipped and went weird into the boards and he took a while to get up, she saw how he hit the hip that was still healing.

Gemma bit her lip as she watched how slowly Macklin got up but he didn’t go down the tunnel so that made her feel a bit better.

Gemma still was extremely worried the rest of the game and she could tell Macklin was in pain.

The game ended and it was already late and she knew she needed to try and sleep even if it was unlikely with her worrying about Macklin.

Luckily Macklin and his team was flying back that night so Macklin would be home in a few hours.

Gemma got ready for bed and stayed in clothes she stole from Macklin and went into his room cuddling under his blankets in his bed.

Gemma tossed and turned for a while just worrying about her boyfriend until she decided to go on her phone for a while as she couldn’t sleep.

Gemma didn’t even realize how long she was scrolling on her phone and was focused on the video playing she didn’t hear the door quietly open and Macklin drop his bags and shoes at the door and slowly walked to his room.

Gemma immediately sat up the second Macklin stepped through the doorway, she narrowed her eyes seeing him leaning more on side, “Is it hurt again?” Gemma immediately gently questioned getting out of bed and walking right to Macklin.

“Agitated it, they might have it fully heal before i play again.” Macklin whispered dejectedly having the saddest eyes, it was supposed to be one of the best days of his life but the joy was overshadowed by the pain and the lingering injury.

Gemma’s face soften seeing his sad face, she cupped his face softy bringing her face closer to him, “I’m proud of you. You played amazing amore.” Gemma cooed lovingly as she nudged her forehead to his forehead.

Macklin smiled slightly for the first time in hours. Gemma let out a small sigh of relief glad to know he’s kind of okay, she was worried he got badly injured and only agitating his hip is the best case scenario for him being injured.

“Let’s get you to bed Macky.” Gemma softly whispered seeing how Macklin was just in sweatpants and t-shirt and she gently brought him to his bed.

Macklin laid down on his back finding a comfortable position for his hip as Gemma laid down gently next to him and curled up to him on his good side.

“I love you.” Gemma whispered softly feeling herself finally starting to fall asleep now that she knows Macklin is okay and he’s back with her.

“I love you too Hopey.” Macklin softly whispered pressing a kiss to her head as he pulled the blanket more over her shoulders and they both slowly fell asleep.

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trust

November 6, 2024

Gemma has been having dinners with Luke and Jack mostly once a week since they all got to New Jersey and most of them have been at Jack and Luke’s apartment and Nico has joined most of the dinners as he only lived two floors away from the Hughes.

Tonight Gemma invited Nico over to her apartment for the first time for dinner with Jack and Luke knowing Macklin will be home and Nico will meet him.

Macklin had a meeting with his team so he most likely would show after the other three got there.

Gemma heard a knock on the front door and quickly wiped her hands off walking out of the kitchen to the front door and opened her door seeing Jack, Luke and Nico all standing there, “Hi.” Gemma smiled at the three as she stepped back letting them come in.

Jack and Luke started talking off their jackets and shoes having been to her apartment many times already but Nico looked at Gemma not wanting to be rude and she just nodded giving him kind smile and gesturing for him to take his beanie, jacket and shoes off just wanting him to be comfortable.

“It’s smells good!” Luke immediately started walking to the kitchen as he always does especially if Gemma is cooking.

Gemma shared a fond look with Nico and Jack.

“It’s very you.” Nico complimented Gemma as he looked around her apartment seeing so many things that are so Gemma and he noticed a few things that are a guys and knew it was Gemma’s boyfriends, he wasn’t sure if her boyfriend lived with her but it wasn’t his place to ask.

“Food should be ready in a few minutes.” Gemma told them as Luke and Jack immediately sat at the bar stools and already eating some of the garlic bread. Gemma made extra knowing that boys wouldn’t wait for dinner.

“Do you need help?” Nico politely asked her.

“Not necessary but if you want to chop these up for salad?” Gemma offered knowing Nico likes to help and Nico immediately nodded and walking over to the cutting board to start cutting up vegetables.

Jack immediately started telling Gemma about something as Luke kept stealing the vegetables Nico was chopping up.

Gemma giggled quietly as Luke tried to sneakily grab another piece of cucumber when Nico turned around but Nico just smacked Luke’s hand without turning making Luke groan and put his hand back.

Gemma drained the noodles she was cooking and turned off the stove for the chicken as it was done cooking.

Gemma just made a simple pesto pasta with chicken, garlic bread and salad.

Gemma gave each other of the boys plates and let them each plate their plates before she grabbed two plates and made a plate for Macklin knowing he will be home soon.

Gemma left Macklin’s plate on the counter and walked out of the kitchen to the dinning room seeing Luke, Jack and Nico all sitting down and Luke was already eating.

Gemma sat down next to Luke with an open spot next to her and Nico and Jack across the table.

They all started eating and Nico hummed pleasantly surprised at how good the food is, “Bows this is incredible.” Nico praised, she was so young but already an amazing cook.

“Thank you.” Gemma shyly smiled back her cheeks warming at the compliment.

Gemma perked up hearing the front door opening and knew Macklin was home, “Hope?” Macklin called out knowing she was gonna be having dinner with Jack and Luke and she invited Nico wanting Macklin to meet him.

“In here! Your plate is on the counter.” Gemma called back softly.

Nico’s eyes widened looking worried, he didn’t want to make Gemma feel like he needed to meet her boyfriend. Nico looked at Gemma and she nodded giving a kind smile.

Macklin walked in holding a plate with Will following right behind him with a plate too, Will smiled at Gemma ruffling her hair as he took an empty seat and Macklin sat between Gemma and Will.

Gemma just shook her head fondly not surprised Will came over for dinner. She had introduced Will and Macklin at Worlds and they became quick friends even more so when Macklin was drafted to the Rangers the same team as Will and they are rookies together.

Macklin pressed a quick soft kiss to Gemma’s cheek as he sat down next to her.

“Neeks this is Macklin my boyfriend and Will.” Gemma introduced her boyfriend and one of her best friends to her captain.

“It’s nice to meet you!” Macklin kindly smiled at Nico having into heard great things about him from Gemma. Will waved softly as he quickly started eating.

“It’s good to meet you too.” Nico smiled at Macklin and Will.

Nico knew who Macklin and Will were when they walked in, he’s always learning the new players coming to the league but especially to the Rangers, he knew Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith.

Nico has seen how much the media has talked about a rivalry between Gemma and Macklin and it’s amusing to him realizing it wasn’t a rivalry but a relationship.

“Oh this is why you live in Hoboken.” Nico realized as he was quite confused coming over to her apartment today realizing she lives in Hoboken but now knowing her boyfriend plays for the Rangers it makes sense as Hoboken is right in the middle between the Devil’s and Ranger’s arenas.

Gemma nodded with a small smile, “It’s right in the middle.” Gemma shared a small smile with Macklin, Hoboken was perfect for them.

Nico got to know Macklin and also Will as they ate dinner all together and they all ended up just talking for a while after everyone was done eating.

Gemma walked out with Jack, Luke and Nico as Will left a few minutes earlier and Macklin was cleaning uk the kitchen.

Jack and Luke walked out do her apartment after saying their goodbyes.

“Thank you for introducing me.” Nico softly thanked her knowing it was Gemma trusting him to introduce him to Macklin.

“Of course.” Gemma smiled softly and hugged him softly, Nico has become someone she really trusts on the team and she wanted him to meet Macklin first.

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first day

September 12, 2024

Gemma took a deep breath as she got out of her car after she parked in the parking lot for going into the Devil’s Prudential Center.

It was her official first day of practice and training camp and she didn’t know too many people on the roster for the first training camp.

Gemma walked into the arena and headed to the locker room where she saw a few people but not to many yet and looked around the room for her stall, she found her stall and looked to the left of her stall and smiled seeing who was gonna be next to her, Seamus.

Gemma met Seamus playing on the US team together and she would say they are good friends especially as they won gold together.

Gemma sat down on her stall getting ready for practice.

She was braiding her hair when she felt someone sit next to her and she smiled seeing Seamus, “Shea!” Gemma grinned and stood up hugging him.

“Hey Fants.” Seamus smiled hugging her back glad to see someone he’s close to here.

Seamus and Gemma sat down in their stalls and started catching up as they both finished getting ready for practice.

Gemma and Seamus walked out of the locker room together still yapping to each other until they got on the ice.

Gemma perked up seeing Jack Malone on the ice as she didn’t see him in the locker room, “Hi Malo.” Gemma smiled softly nudging his gently as she skated next to him.

“Hey Gemma.” Jack smiled softly at her patting the top of her helmet and smiled at her once more before she had to skate away to where she was being called.

Gemma looked around the ice and realized she was one step closer to get accomplishing her dream, she knew the coaches said she would be staying for the next training camp with the Devils roster but she wanted to make sure she still played and worked just as hard.

Just because she was being told she was gonna be staying she wasn’t gonna stop working as hard.

And anyone could tell, it the first day yet Gemma was practicing just as hard as she plays in games and just skating around everyone with ease.

The coaches watching knew they made the right choice with Gemma and Sheldon gave Gemma a proud nod as she walked off the ice. Sheldon knew Gemma was gonna become one of the better players in the league and she is only barely eighteen and has so much room to grow.

Gemma headed into the showers after the long practice and slipped on her Devil’s sweatpants and sweatshirt after and luckily she managed to not have to any media on her first day and grabbed her stuff quickly heading to her car wanting to go home to Macklin.

Gemma drove back to her and Macklin’s apartment and walked through the lobby and took the elevator up to their floor.

Gemma opened the front door slipped her shoes off setting them next to Macklin’s and tossing her keys into the little bowl on the front entrance table, “Mack i’m home!” Gemma called out softly as she walked into their apartment and found Macklin on the kitchen.

Gemma saw Macklin platting some food on to two plates, “Please tell me you did not cook that.” Gemma blurted out looking worried. She hopped Macklin was not cooking when she was gone and he was alone.

Macklin scoffed playfully knowing why she is worried, “I didn’t.” Macklin pouted giving her his puppy eyes.

Gemma smiled sheepishly but she knows Macklin in the kitchen is not a good idea, he burnt water trying to boil noddles, “Sorry.” Gemma softly whispered as she pressed a kiss to his cheek.

Macklin just smiled never being offended by anything Gemma says.

“Smells good.” Gemma nodded her head stealing a cucumber off the plate as Macklin wrapped up platting the food he got them from takeout.

“Good.” Macklin softly spoke back grabbing the plates as Gemma kissed his cheek once more and grabbed drinks for them and followed Macklin to the dining room table.

Gemma beamed seeing a new bouquet of pink flowers in the vase on the dining room table, “Thank you Amore.”

Gemma looked so happy seeing fresh flowers just as happy as she is every week Macklin gets her flowers and that’s the main reason he gets her flowers so often because they make her so happy.

“Always.” Macklin promised pressing a kiss to her wet hair and pulling out her chair for her to sit down and grabbed the chair next to her spotting closer to her.

Gemma gave him a soft look as he scooted closer to her and Macklin just grinned shrugging nonchalantly, “I missed you.”

Macklin’s words made her face soften and she scooted her chair closer to him and now their chairs were touching even other and it made Macklin smile satisfied.

“How was your first day?” Macklin asked always genuinely curious when it comes to his Gemma.

Macklin would have his first day tomorrow with the Ranger’s.

Gemma started telling Macklin everything she did on her first day as they ate their early dinner together.

Macklin happily stayed quiet content to listen to Gemma talk about everything, he loves where Gemma will ramble and he gets to just listen to her.

Macklin smiled softly pressing a kiss to the side of her head as he finished his food but was still happily listening to her talk.

Gemma finished her food and grabbed both of the plates here Macklin could making him give her a playful glare and she just grinned at him as she walked towards the kitchen and started washing the dishes.

“I would’ve done that.” Macklin softly told her as he walked up behind her wrapping his arms around her resting his head on her chin.

“I know Macky.” Gemma softly spoke as she leaned into him as she washed the few dishes. Gemma giggled as Macklin pressed a few soft kisses to her neck.

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exploring

September 31, 2024

Gemma was laying in bed having slept in a little as she is still getting use to the time change in Prague.

She didn’t know how she got lucky but she got her own room the trip and it was perfect because she could talk to Macklin as much as she wanted.

Gemma fell asleep last night on facetime with Macklin and she was still currently on face time with him as Macklin slept and she scrolled on her phone.

Gemma eyes flickered to the small box on her screen seeing Macklin’s eyes fluttering open and she pouted slightly wishing she could be with him as he woke up, “Morning Amore Mio.” Gemma softly cooed, she smiled as he cuddled to one of her stuff animals.

Macklin blinked smiling sleepily hearing his favorite sound, “Morning Hopey.” Macklin softly mumbled back reaching out for his phone and dragging it close to his face, smiling even more when he finally saw Gemma.

Gemma smiled softly back at Macklin before continuing to scroll on her phone letting Macklin wake up.

Macklin eventually after a little while woke up a little more and they talked a bit until Gemma got a text from Jack asking her to join a later breakfast with him and some of the boys.

Gemma blew a kiss to Macklin as they said bye to each other and hung up the facetime after hours. Gemma got up heading to the bathroom getting ready and changed into a black and white plaid tank top with black denim shorts a few pieces of vintage jewelry and her seventeen necklace.

Gemma slipped on her black and white Teeva sandals and grabbed her small black purse tossing it on her shoulder as she walked out of her room and headed down to the breakfast room.

She saw some of the boys sitting ar a table and grabbed some breakfast and some juice before heading over to the table where Jack, Nico, Dawson, Nate and Seamus were all sitting.

Gemma plopped down next to Seamus smiling sweetly at her teammates.

Gemma paused giving Dawson a look seeing him look shocked, “What?” Gemma softly asked.

Dawson shook his head surprised, “Sorry i just realized we have never seen you in just your clothes.” Dawson explained as they have only seen her in workout clothes, Devils clothes and hockey equipment.

“Oh.” Gemma shrugged nodding as it made sense why he was surprised.

“I have.” Jack shrugged giving a proud grin to Dawson making him roll his eyes and toss a napkin at Jack.

Jack smirked catching the napkin before turning to Gemma, “Gigi.” Jack sung out gently pulling on the ends of her loose hair.

“How’d you sleep?” Nico asked concerned, as he always is concerned of his team.

“Good.” Gemma shrugged softly not sleeping bad and only would’ve slept better with Macklin.

“Better if-“ Seamus went to playfully tease with a small smirk and Gemma immediately stepped on his foot making him stop talking, “Ow!” Seamus gave a playfully offended look to her.

Seamus had seen Macklin and Gemma at the last WJC and he wasn’t very close with Gemma at the time so he never asked but he found about Macklin during training camp.

It’s been very rare if Gemma or Macklin slip up at all about their relationship and it’s only happened once or two times and Seamus got lucky seeing the rare time.

“Shush.” Gemma softly told him as she still would so kind that Seamus couldn’t help but shake his head fondly.

Jack smiled slightly having a feeling he knew what Seamus was gonna say, He met Macklin when he met Gemma this summer and while the two never said if they were together there was some vibes there and Luke seemed to know more so Jack assumed the two were together especially as he knows they are living together.

The rest of the boys shared a shocked and surprised look seeing Gemma not wanting Seamus to say something but dropped it as Jack changed the topic.

They all had a free day and a lot of the players who had family near by left to go see their families so Gemma and the boys she was seeing breakfast with decided to start walking around Prague.

Nico was their tour guide as he has been here many times before with Gemma piping here and there from her time she spent in Prague the past summer.

Gemma found a few souvenirs she wanted even though most of them are for Macklin.

Gemma was looking at a table full of rings and paused seeing a rang they caught her eye, she gently picked up the ring noticing it was a male ring and it was a silver ring with a gem but the gem was the perfect mix of bright blue and red exactly like Ranger and Devils colors mixed but also team USA and Canada colors mixed.

Gemma smiled knowing Macklin would love it and she quickly to bought it putting it into her bag as she started walking to find the boys again.

Gemma nodded at something Jack showed her agreeing Luke would love and Jack went and bough it.

Gemma walked over to Nico as the rest of the boys were all at different booths buying things.

“You feeling good for the game?” Nico gently questioned her, he tries to check up on his team as much as possible but also wants them to feel comfortable enough to they can come to him.

Gemma slowly nodded she was obviously a bit nervous for her first game but mostly just looking forward to it, “Yeah i think it’s going to be good, i’m looking forward to it.” Gemma answered honestly with a small smile.

Nico smiled fondly as she answered, “Is any of your family able to make it?” Nico asked feeling slightly worried hopping she can have family at her debut.

Gemma softly nodded, “My parents, Adam can’t come because of his season and Luca might be coming.” Gemma was a bit bummed that Adam couldn’t come at all and Luca most likely won’t be able to come.

Nico nodded softly, “I’m glad you got someone to be able to see your first game.”

Gemma smiled sweetly at Nico back.

Jack came walking over and tossed an arm over both of Gemma and Nico’s shoulders.

The rest of the boys walked back over to them and they all continued to walk around Prague for the rest of the day.

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worlds

May 2, 2024

Gemma was rooming with Luke for worlds luckily and she’s already enjoyed the first day and night in Prague getting to catch up even more with Luke.

She’s basically going to be practicing for the next few days until they head over to Slovakia for the preliminary rounds.

Gemma unfortunately doesn’t think she will be able to see Macklin anytime during the tournament especially as he might not play at the tournament, same with Adam as he is onto practicing with team Canada right now.

May 5, 2024

Gemma nodded quickly at Matt focused completely on him as he spoke about a game he played at Boston College.

Matt Boldy definitely seemed to have become the favorite from the four youngest on the team purely because they all go to Boston College and Matt went there.

The BC four have also got to talk a lot Johnny Gaudreau so far something they all were happy about because he’s such an incredible hockey player but also a BC legend.

Ryan mostly but Will too and a little from Gabe have been teasing the Boston University Alumni’s as much as than can and Matt happily joined them as Johnny and Gemma just laughed watching.

On the US World cup team the players that went to college most of them went to Boston College.

Gemma did a Michigan goal at the end of practice as Trevor told her too and she playfully bowed messing around as the boys all cheered.

“Let’s go baby eagle.” Matt gave her some head pats and a brotherly smile making her beam back.

This was there last practice before they headed to Slovakia tomorrow.

May 7, 2024

Gemma was sitting on a couch in a private room on the hotel they are staying at for the Word Cup.

Gemma was getting dinner with some of her teammates and on the TV was the draft lottery that was starting.

She smiled to her self seeing Macklin on the TV, she had denied doing the draft lottery wanting to play in the tournament so Macklin headed to New Jersey to do the draft lottery.

The third pick went to San Jose sharks making Luke, Will and Gabe all sit up more. The two picks that are left are the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils. The three of them all wanted Gemma on their team.

Gemma let out a sigh of relief seeing the two remaining teams. She wasn’t fully sure if she would go first overall but it was very likely she would at least go second and Macklin first, meaning they will be as close as they possible can to each other when they get drafted to the Rangers and Devils.

Luke cheered as the card was flipped revealing the Devils got the first overall pick and he knew Gemma would be going first.

Luke pulled Gemma into a tight hug squeezing her tightly. Will and Gabe shared a disappointed look but at least Gemma would be close to them when they all got to the NHL.

“Congrats!” Trevor grinned and walked over ruffling her hair softly, Trevor doesn’t know if anyone has ever been more adorable than Gemma.

Gemma just laughed softly and tried to fix her hair.

May 10, 2024

Gemma sat in her stall in Ostrava before the first game of the tournament, she finished taping up her stick before getting up and heading onto the ice.

The last time she played Sweden she won the gold medal and she shook her head seeing the looks Ryan, Will, Gabe and her were getting from Sweden fans and focused on the game.

Gemma didn’t play her absolutely best and she only got one goal, she knows she still played good but in her opinion it wasn’t what she is capable of and she knows she plays better.

She needed to head to the hotel and talk to Macklin for a bit and play a better game tomorrow.

“You played well kiddo.” Johnny gently patted her on the shoulder giving her a reassuring smile, he knows how hard you can be on yourself when you’re young and he could tell Gemma is hard on herself.

US lost 5-2.

May 11, 2024

Gemma spun around and passed the puck. across the ice to Luke and Luke took the shot getting the first goal of the game against Germany.

Gemma smiled and skated into Luke’s side hugging him.

Gemma shot a snipe from the side of the goal line after a pass from Luke and got the second goal of the game.

US kept leading the rest of the game going into the third period with a leading score of 5-1.

Matt had the puck on a breakaway and passed it across ice to Gemma and she easily scored getting the six goal for US with just a few minutes left in the game.

US won 6-1.

May 13, 2024

The third game was against Slovakia and Matt scored the first goal of the game from a puck from Gemma that was passed by from Luke.

Slovakia scored next and Gemma won the next draw passing to Matt and Matt took the puck up and flicked it back to Luke and Luke passed across the ice to Gemma and Gemma quickly scored.

Gemma quickly dragged the puck up the ice and passed right in front of the goal to Luke and Luke got the third goal of the game.

Gemma bonked her helmets to Luke’s softly after he leaned down so she could could reach his helmet.

Slovakia tied up the game making it go into OT, US didn’t end up scoring.

US lost 4-5.

May 14, 2024

Gemma was finishing up tying her shoes after getting dressed after their morning practice and stood up grabbing her things to head out just as her phone started ringing and she smiled seeing Macklin calling, “Hey!”

Gemma beamed as she started talking as a few of the boys looked up hearing her talking and saw her smiling on the phone.

Gemma didn’t see the looks as she started talking to Macklin as she walked out of the locker room.

Gemma walked back to the hotel by herself talking to Macklin for a few minutes as he just woke up.

Gemma sat in the hotel lobby talking to Macklin because she was heading to brunch in the hotel with her BC trio once they head back to the hotel.

“Yeah we’ll talk later, I love you amore.” Gemma softly spoke smiling to herself.

“I love you too baby.” Macklin softly spoke back and they hung up.

Gemma looked up seeing Will, Ryan and Gabe standing in front of her looking shocked.

“You have a boyfriend!” Ryan’s jaw was dropped.

“Yes.” Gemma hesitantly spoke knowing they probably deserve to know now.

“How long?” Will asked as Gemma stood up and they all started walking to the restaurant.

“Uh six months.” Gemma awkwardly smiled at their shocked faces.

“Do we know him?” Gabe asked curiously.

“Kinda.” Gemma shrugged sheepishly, “He played at BU last year.”

“YOUR DATING A BU!” Ryan whispered shouted.

“I knew him before.” Gemma explained to them giving them a pleading smile.

“Macklin.” Gabe realized remembered how they saw Gemma and Macklin after one of the BC VS BU games.

Gemma nodded softly..

“Wait don’t you hate each other?” Ryan looked so confused especially as Gemma started laughing.

The boys spent all of their brunch asking questions.

May 16, 2024

Gemma quickly got the first goal of the game again France only seconds in.

Gemma was back out on the ice and passed back and forth with Luke before quickly passing to Matt and Matt got the second goal of the game.

Gemma got the puck from Johnny and passed it between her legs to Matt and Matt scored his second goal.

She was on a shift in the third period with the puck on stick as she went behind the net and passed to Johnny and he scored the fourth goal of the game.

Gemma got the last goal of the game on an empty net making US win 5-0.

Gemma laughed as Cole smushed the team helmet on her head as the team all knew she played the best this game.

May 17, 2024

US was up 3-1 in the third period against Poland and Gemma remembered what Trevor had bet her to do in the tournament and she grabbed the puck going around the back of the net and picking the puck up and tossing into the goal getting her first Michigan goal in a game.

Gemma laughed at the cheers and pointed at Trevor who was just beaming laughing at her and she skates over to the bench and Trevor hugged her over the boards patting her head like crazy.

US won 4-1.

May 19, 2024

Gemma passed the puck to Matt and he got the first goal of the game against Kazakhstan.

She went out on her next shot getting the puck from Johnny and scored a goal.

It was the middle of the first period when Matt passed the puck to Gemma and she got her second goal.

Her next shift out Luke passed to her and she scored, her third goal of the game getting a hat trick in the first period.

Johnny and Luke squished her into a hug shaking her after her goal and she laughed before she headed to the bench and Gemma smiled as all the boys congratulated her.

Second period started and Gavin scored for US and Gemma went out next and got an assist on Matt’s goal.

Brady also got an hat trick in the game and they won.

Gemma had three goals and four assists.

US won 10-1.

May 21, 2024

Gemma had two goals with Matt and Luke assisting and Cole had a hat trick by the third period against Latvia.

US was leading 5-3.

Gemma stumbled genuinely surprised as she got a cross check harshly to her side and it knocked her down on the ice.

She looked up just as she saw Ryan skating over furiously and shoving the lander away and immediately started fighting. Gemma wasn’t surprised because Ryan is always protecting her on the ice.

Gabe skated over and held out a hand for Gemma to take and helped her up, “You okay Gem?” He looked worriedly and she nodded it was a painful hit but nothing worrying.

The fight was broken up and Ryan still looked furious but calmed down seeing Gemma’s reassuring nod.

Gemma got a breakaway with two minutes to spare and scored a goal getting her second hat trick in the tournament and she laughed as Ryan squished her into a hug putting a dramatic kiss on top of her helmet.

Ryan saw the empty net open and smirked passing the puck to Gemma and she shook her head but scored her fourth goal of the game.

US won 7-3.

May 22, 2024

Gemma had gotten into Prague last night and she had multiple invites to join some of the boys to do different things on their free day but decided she just wanted to spend some time with Luke.

Luke and Gemma started bright and early getting some coffee and Luke getting a smoothie before heading to breakfast, they walked around after getting snacks here and there and eventually lunch.

Then got even more snacks trying so many new things before they found a cool place for dinner.

Gemma and Luke may have spent most of the day just eating but it was a perfect day for them and they both had so much fun enjoying a Luke and Gemma day.

May 23, 2024

Gemma was sitting on the bench in the third period and watched as Czech got their first goal of the game but also the only goal of the game.

Gemma was on the ice as the buzzer went off and Czech won meaning US was done in the tournament.

Gemma frowned sadly she wasn’t as disappointed about losing but more the fact she wouldn’t be playing with all of her teammates again, she has become friends with all of them.

But she was mostly upset about Ryan, Will and Gabe. They all throught their last game together was the heartbreaking game in the frozen four but they had got lucky when they all got picked for the tournament but who knows when they will all play together again.

Ryan and Gabe would be going back to BC, Will was heading to New York most likely starting his career with the Rangers and Gemma was most likely heading to whatever team drafted her.

Ryan opened up his arms as he skated over to her and Gemma quickly hugged him and Will and Gabe came around her and hugged her too.

BC four was most likely never gonna play all together again.