#but omg yeah for the traffic light to actually win against someone it would be Kei LOL

[origami10]

(In response to my discord icon being a traffic light)

LMAO OF ALL THE THINGS

KEI WOULD HAVE PROBLEMS

I'm curious let's go

[hockeyytrash]

Alaska - Chapter Six

GUYS MY UNTECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED SELF FIGURED OUT HOW TO GET THE PICS AND FORMAT THE TEXTS!! TODAY IS A GREAT DAY

-about 2000 words-

The days following my close encounter with Auston were boring. Carly almost pissed herself when I told her what had happened. She keeps saying that I need to get close to him, but I can't say I feel the same way. Apparently, she and William are a thing now and that's why she left the party early. Although I was still pissed she left me, I was happy that she and William were 'together.'

Classes, on the other hand, are starting to get easier and I'm able to actually come home and not spend four hours on homework. Instead, I've been spending a lot of time with Carly, talking about hockey and a certain Maple Leaf.

It's now 5 o' clock on Friday and all I'm doing is watching Dirty Dancing on my laptop. Thrilling.

My phone dings, notifying me of a new text just as Baby finds Penny crying in the kitchen.

Group Chat: Girlies Alaska, Carly, & Steph

Steph: wyd girlies

Carl: watching cat videos, why?

absolutely nothing

Steph: great! I'm picking you both up in an hour so we can all go to the Leafs game

Carl: omg yay!

wut

why would I go

Steph: moral support?

what am I supposed to wear

Carl: you can borrow one of my Leafs shirts

hard pass

Steph: you can wear my Matthews jersey :)

harder pass

Carl: oh come on, Alaska! we know there's something going on between u two

Steph: ^yes, for the sake of everyone here, pls own up to your feelings

feelings?!? I met the guy last week and I've talked to him twice

Steph: that's exactly why you need to come tonight!

Carl: agreed! then you can say you talked to him three times :)

he's a jackass

Steph: and you're a bitch so you two should get along just fine

Carl: ^ruthless

fine I'll go but only to hang with you guys

and my confidence thanks you, Steph

Steph: anytime!

Carl: yay!!!!!!

so what am I wearing again?

Steph: Matthews jersey!!

Carl: ^^^^!!!!!!!!!

plain t-shirt it is!

_________

And a plain black shirt is exactly what I wore. However, Carly and Steph were not happy at all with my choice of wardrobe.

"I didn't think you were actually going to wear that!!" Carly says as I hop in the car. I flash her a big grin as Steph speeds toward downtown Toronto.

"Did you actually think I was going to wear something Leafs related?" I ask her.

"Good point," she says, turning to Steph.

"Do you sit with the other wives and girlfriends?" Carly asks.

"Hell no. You can't see shit in that box. I sit in the stands along the glass," she huffs, causing Carly and me to laugh. I just wondered if she usually comes to games alone. Poor girl. But hey, a hockey ticket is a hockey ticket. It would be a crime to waste it.

"Y'all ready for my throwback jams?" Carly yells, plugging the AUX cord into her phone. Steph and I groan at the same time. Carly shoots us a death glare but continues nevertheless.

"You better not play trash, Carl," I tell her with a laugh. She rolls her eyes and smiles.

"Nothing I play is trash," she says as if she's stating the obvious.

"Then explain the Nickelback," I say, Steph and I bursting out laughing. Carly flips me off before pressing shuffle on her playlist. I strain my ears, trying to figure out what song it is right off the bat. The familiar beat of Let Me Take You Out by Bryan J blasts through the speakers. I scream in delight, excited that I was hearing it after so long.

All three of us sing/scream along to the song, the lyrics coming back to me easily. The playlist continues as we drive through town. Surprisingly we don't hit traffic on our way and we make it to the ACC by 6:45.

We pile out of Steph's Lexus and follow her around to the back of the arena and through a private entrance. Thank God Steph was there, or Carly and I would have gotten lost among all the hallways and doors. She tells us that we should probably use the bathroom downstairs before the game because it isn't as crowded as the ones upstairs. I happily accept her suggestion, seeing I had to pee the whole way here.

The bathroom downstairs was, in fact, less crowded and much nicer than the regular public ones. I quickly relieve myself then rejoin Steph and Carly in front of the mirror for some much-welcomed pictures. I take a cute one of Carly and I with me hugging her from behind her. Smiling, I upload it to Instagram as we make our way to our seats.

Smiling, I upload it to Instagram as we make our way to our seats

@alaskamay : pre-game

Tagged: @carlyyvalentine @stephlachancee

Location: Air Canada Center

562 likes | 9 comments

@carlyyvalentine : beautiful caption

@stephlachancee : ^couldn't have said it better myself

@marner_93 : y'all are going to miss my introduction smh

@alaskamay : @marner_93 so are u dumbass

@williamnylander : ^please don't speak to my friend like that

@43kadri : I have idiots for teammates

@morganrielly : @43kadri hey now

@alsakamay : I hope you all miss your introductions

@marner_93 : fam's all here except @austonmatthews

We reach our seats in record time, just moments before Mitch's precious introduction. The Leafs skate out, as well as the Capitals. I gladly join in on booing the Caps as they skate to their starting positions. I may not like the Leafs, but I definitely hate the Caps. No exceptions. Not even for Tom Wilson.

The first period flies by ends with the Leafs leading the game 1-0. Nothing interesting happens during the intermission, just random conversations and check-ins on social media. The second period was similar to the first: relatively boring and leaving the Leafs winning 2-0. Mitch assisted on both goals which made Steph go crazy in her seat. It was adorable to see how much she cared about Mitch.

Carly kept a close watch on William the whole game, making her feelings towards him even more obvious. Of course, she was quick to deny that anything was going on. The third period was much more exciting with Auston scoring at the beginning, followed by a Capital, bringing the score to 3-1. Nazem scored the Leafs' final goal of the game and the Caps managed to get another as well, but they were not able to come back, and the Leafs won 4-2.

"Oh my God!!! We won!! We beat the Caps!" Steph screams, pulling Carly and me into a big hug. I smile actually notice myself feeling happy the Leafs won. I try to tell myself that it's just because I hate the Caps so much, but there's something else that is making me feel this way. Honestly, I think it may be how hungry I am. Food and a lack thereof always makes me feel some way.

"Come along now, people! We're off to see Mitchy and the boys!" Steph shouts, grabbing our arms and tugging us through the crowd. She leads us to a set of stairs hidden from view and drags us down them. The staircase opens up to the area we were in before the game, filled with long hallways and too many doors. Luckily, Steph seemed to know where we were going considering her fast pace and determined expression.

We arrive in front of a set of double doors labelled 'HOME LOCKER ROOM' a minute or two later. I lean against the wall, assuming that we would be waiting for the guys to come out, but Steph has other plans. With a wild grin plastered on her face, she charges into the room shouting, "we're coming in" along the way. Carly and I hold off for a second, not knowing whether we should wait for Steph to come get us or follow her. As I predicted, Carly chooses the latter.

Carly and I push through the doors that opened into the spacious locker room we were in almost a week ago. I spot Steph hugging Mitch in one corner and a couple reporters in another corner sticking cameras in Auston and Nazem's faces. William looks up from his gear with a smile on his face and immediately makes his way over to us.

"Hey, I'm so glad you guys could come," he greets us. Carly's face lights up when he speaks, causing me to feel happy and awkward at the same time. Happy that William makes her so happy and awkward that I'm pretty much third wheeling.

"I'm glad we could make it!" Carly says, blushing.

"Yeah, great game," I compliment honestly, looking around the locker room. William smiles and thanks me.

"Are you guys coming to my place tonight?" he asks us. Carly's smile grows as my eyes widen. If this is another party, I'm out. I do not need to get drunk and be forced into going home with Auston.

"What's at your place?" Carly asks, knowing I would have asked if she hadn't. She knows I like to be prepared and know all the details.

"Steph didn't tell you?" William asks with a surprised face. We shake our heads no, causing him to groan.

"You would think with how talkative she is, she would have mentioned it to you," he says with a chuckle, "but usually after every win or good game, all of the guys and some of the WAGs go to someone's house to hang out and stuff. I volunteered to host today, so everyone's heading to my place right after this."

"Sounds great! We'll be there!" Carly exclaims. William looks at me as if to ask if I was okay with it. I nod in confirmation even though I'd love to just go home and shower. William smiles before turning back to Carly.

"Would you want to ride back with me? It's okay if you want to ride with Steph and Alaska, but I just thought-" Carly cuts him off before he can finish his statement.

"Yes! I mean, yes, I'd like that," she says awkwardly, but William doesn't seem to mind. He puts his arm around Carly then looks at me.

"We're gonna head out now, so we have a headstart on everyone. Is that okay with you?" he asks me.

"Yeah, go ahead. I'm going to grab Steph and we'll probably leave here soon, too," I tell him, scanning the room for my blonde friend.

"Perfect! We'll see you there then," he says then guides Carly out of the locker room, leaving me alone in a room full of hockey players. Talk about intimidating.

Steph was still in the corner with Mitch, chatting away with a few other guys. I head on over to them, stopping next to Steph.

"Hey, are we heading out soon?" I ask her after waving to Mitch.

"About that... I was going to head home with Mitch first to take care of a couple of things. You can take my car if you want," she explains, handing me her keys. I force myself to hold back an incoming groan based off of her response. How the hell was I supposed to find William's house?

"That's fine, but how am I going to find Will's house?" I ask, catching the attention of Mitch. He looks at me with a mischevious expression that says it all.

"Auston and I carpooled, so he needs a ride now. How about he goes with you! That way he can tell you how to get to Will's," he says. I don't stop myself from rolling my eyes at the idea. I would have been fine with any of the other Leafs, but of course, it has to be Auston.

"What am I doing?" Auston asks, inserting himself into the conversation. I look to my right to see the tall centerman standing there with a smirk.

"I was just suggesting to Alaska that you ride to Will's with her since Steph and I have to run home and so she knows where she's going," Mitch explains once again. Auston's grin enlarges, causing mine to deflate.

"Wow, Mitch! You know, that's a great idea! As a matter of fact, let's head out now so we have time to take the long way," Auston says in an annoying tone. I roll my eyes and glare at him which only makes him smile more.

"Perfect! We'll see you two in a little then, right?" Steph asks with a wicked smile. I glare at her but maintain my fake happy expression.

"Hopefully very soon," I respond, looking up at Auston. He bids the happy couple goodbye then places his hand on the small of my back, making my cheeks heat up. He begins to usher me through the locker room and through a set of doors that open up to the parking lot.

"I hope you know I'm not taking the long way," I tell him, walking over to where Steph parked. Auston follows me, staying no more than two feet away from my side.

"How will you know if it's the long way or not?" he asks. I can practically hear him smirk through his voice. I hate that he's right. Goddamnit.

"You know, it would be a lot easier if you just gave in and started liking me," Auston says, stopping in front of me, causing me to have to stop walking and look up at him. I smirk at his comment, knowing that it's true.

"Yeah, but it wouldn't be nearly as fun."