The Hockey Star’s Remorse by Riley Above Story novel Chapter 10

Chapter 10 

Evie 

I stammer, shifting uncomfortably on my feet. I had never told him this is my dream. At least, I didn’t remember that I did. It scares me to think about what happened back then. That night had caused a lot of personal issues with who I was as a person. I had to work so hard to find the girl I was. Even now, my past distorts 

who I am. 

But if I look hard enough at the events that had occurred, even before that night, I would see it all so much more clearly. 

Six Years Ago 

The bell rings and I pack up my backpack. Relief flooded through me as I toss it over my shoulder and start to head out of the classroom. With my head down, not expecting anyone to try and approach me, I ram face–first into a solid chest. 

“Ouch,” I groan in annoyance. “Watch your pectorals.” 

“Sorry,” a hauntingly familiar voice laughs softly. “You okay, Evie?” 

I slowly look up into the eyes of my one true crush. Timothy. Words became foreign to me as I tried to utter something, anything. 

All I manage to say was, “Solid chest.” 

Timothy laughs again, the sound tickling every inch of my skin. “I’m glad we ran into each other,” he jokes easily, running a hand through his longer hair. 

“How do you even know me,” I ask in horrified amazement. 

Timothy snorts. “We live in the same neighborhood,” he answers. “I’ve seen you. walk to school for the past three months. I could’ve driven you, you know.” 

I shake my head in disbelief. “I prefer to protect the environment,” I utter hazily, unable to pull my eyes off him. “Wait. You’ve been watching me?” 

“Don’t act so surprised,” he chuckles. “I’m not completely self absorbed.” 

Could have fooled me. 

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“What,” he asks, laughing awkwardly. 

“I did not just say that out loud,” I gasp, covering my mouth in absolute horror. 

“Damn, Sinclair,” he laughed. “Tell me how you really feel.” 

“Oh, my god. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean- 

“Relax,” he grins. “I like girls who can put me in my place a bit.” 

“Really,” I ask worriedly. 

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He nods. “I was actually hoping to extend an invite to the class grad party,” he smirks. “No parental supervision. Just us kids being idiots and living it up. It’s okay if you don’t come, but just know you will be sorely missed.” 

I laugh awkwardly. “I didn’t think I was that big of a deal,” I say slowly. 

He nods, brows furrowing. “Absolutely you are. How could not invite our valedictorian?” 

“I’m not even going to be the one giving the speech,” I whisper up to him. 

“Who cares,” he dismisses. “Everyone zones out during the speeches anyway.” 

I nod. “Okay,” I swallow. “What time is the party?” 

His face lights up. 

“Are you actually going to consider it,” he asks hopefully. 

“I’ll ask my dad,” I answer. 

“Party starts at nine,” he says, smile still wide. “The actual party doesn’t really start till ten. But you’re always welcome at my house.” 

Oh, god. Did Timothy Hayes just invite me to his graduation party? Did he just tell me I was always welcome? 

Butterflies erupt through every inch of my body. 

“I’ll see you there, then,” I swallow. 

“I’ll see ya there, Evie.” 

My gaze followed him as he walked off. 

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What am I supposed to do with this? I wasn’t the partygoing type. I am strictly an academic who follows the book. I don’t even have anything to wear to a house party. From what I’ve gathered, girls like to wear skin–tight clothes and short, short dresses. I had none of those things. 

I look down at myself. I was wearing a cable knit sweater and a pleated skirt. I look like a nun for god sake. 

Even still, Timothy had noticed me in this attire. He made a point to find me. Maybe it didn’t really matter what I wore because, maybe, he found me attractive. for my intellect. 

Maybe he liked me for who I was. 

Six Years Later 

We hadn’t moved from our spots. My weariness toward Timothy’s congratulatory remarks had curbed much of the overwhelming feeling of giddiness. I had been. made a joke because of him and his friends. He had turned me into the butt of a joke.