“Well, I thought we could go out tonight.”
“Sorry, maybe we can grab lunch sometime this week.” I zip up my bag and turn to look at him. He seems angry. “Zack?”
“What the hell, Pres? We’ve hardly spent any time together since I’ve come back. It seems like your little boyfriend doesn’t want us hanging out.” He’s shouting at me, and he is growing angrier.
“First, I’m busy with classes. Second, Levi isn’t little. Third, stop yelling at me.” I count out to him.
“Whatever. If you want to follow your boyfriend around like a lost puppy, so be it. But that’s bullshit. I thought you wanted to be your own person.”
“Get out, Zack. Just go.” I don’t need to listen to him putting down Levi or me.
“Fine. Just forget it.” Zack turns and walks out.
I roll my eyes on how he was acting like a jerk. I grab my bag, keys, and head out to Levi’s.
~
“Hello, Presley.” Nichols opens the door for me.
“Hello.” Even though Nichols and I had issues, I know that Levi and he have made up. I’m not going to hold a grudge either. “Where’s Levi?”
“He ran to grab the pizzas. He said that he’ll be back shortly. We’re in the living room getting ready to watch a movie if you want come in there.”
“Sure. Let me put these in Levi’s room.” I motion to the bags in my hand.
I take my bags and drop them on the bed. I put my purse on the desk, and it falls over, spilling my contents everywhere. I curse and begin to pick up my items. I accidentally move the mouse on the pad, and the computer wakes up. On the screen is an email. I look and see a Pittsburgh Penguins logo.
As I began to read the email, it states that Levi has an option of being drafted in June and there is an invitation for prospect camp in July. This June. Levi is going to be drafted in June. He’s going to Pittsburgh. Why didn’t he tell me? I look at the date, and it’s dated for today. He’s known about this all day and didn’t tell me. My heart is beating so fast with excitement, worry, and nervousness. What will happen to us if he gets drafted and leaves? Will he finish college? Will he get signed right away? My
brain is trying to process this information as I stare at the screen.
“You’re so nosey,” Levi’s voice brings me back to reality.
“Why didn’t you tell me?”
He smirks. “Well, I was going to tonight. I just got done telling Pops.”
“I’m so proud of you.” I rush to him and wrap him in my arms. My eyes fill with tears of happiness and anxiety of the future.
“I wanted to tell you the second I got the email.” He looks down at me. “Hey, why the tears?”
“I’m happy, Levi. I know you’ve worked so hard. Plus, you’ll be playing with Sidney Crosby and I’m a little jealous about that.” He busts out a laugh, and I’m glad that I can break some of the tension.
“Well, the guys don’t know yet. Let’s keep it between us right now.” I nod. “Come on, let’s eat.”
The guys and a couple of other bunnies have pizza spread out everywhere. I grab a slice, a soda, and sit next to Levi. I’m in no mood to eat since my nerves are bouncing everywhere. Finally, they start the movie. I stare at the screen and try to pay attention, but that doesn’t happen.
I excuse myself and was going to go to the bathroom, but instead I go to Levi’s room. I sit on the bed with my head in my hands and try to regain my thoughts.
“Smarty, what’s wrong?” Levi comes in and shuts the door.
I can feel the tears building up, and I just shake my head.
“Hey, tell me.” He kneels down in front of me and lifts my chin to meet his eyes.
“It’s silly,” I choke out.
“Smarty, are you worried I’m going to out-play Sidney Crosby?”