10. Tarek

Tarek

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The crowd's cheering does nothing to improve my mood. Britt didn't show up for our game tonight. I wonder what she would say if she knew she's the reason I still play hockey.

As much as I love my family, I was feeling burnt out playing hockey every weekend as a teenager. The only reason I continued doing it was because of Britt. Having her at all my games and with my family every weekend was the driving force that kept my love for hockey alive. Not having her at my games the last two years has been hell.

The only thing I regret from that night is losing Britt's presence at our games and in our lives.

"Tarek! Get your head in the game!" Coach Davis yells as I pass him to take a seat on the bench next to Torin and Talen since Coach has pulled all three of us.

I tried to figure out my shit during the first-period break, but I couldn't. Something has to give because I can't continue like this.

Torin and Talen are playing just as shitty as I am, missing pass after pass. Luckily, Teagan's playing a great game and living up to the Hayes' name.

"What the fuck are we going to do?" Talen asks. "I can't stop thinking about Britt. It was bad enough when she stayed away from us for the last two years after having a taste of her. But having her around day and night, I'm going fucking crazy."

Talen looks as dazed as I feel. I'm surprised any of us can function.

"When can we finally claim her?"

"Soon, Tarek. She needs a couple more weeks to get comfortable with her new job, then we'll make her ours."

Talen and I both growl at his words.

"You guys have to trust me. We've gone almost two years with out her or any female companionship, we can go a few more weeks."

I knew I had gone without sex ever since that night with Britt. I wasn't sure about Torin or Talen but now that Torin confirmed it I feel a weight lift off my shoulders knowing they are just as committed to Britt as I am.

"I hope you're right." I growl as Coach Davis yells for the three of us to get into the game.

We'd better buckle down and do our jobs. Not that I'm worried about losing our starting positions on the team, no I want Britt to be proud of us.

We managed to keep it together for the rest of the game, winning by one goal, once again thanks to Teagan. Now to go home and keep our hands off of Britt.

I sigh and make my way to the locker and the cold shower that's waiting for me.