Page 67 of Uniquely in Love

I have a problem.

Reid

Ah, there it is.

Mav

I’ve been waiting for this. Lay it on us.

Owen

I want more.

Brooks

I’m not hearing the problem, my dude.

Owen

The problem is, we agreed to be friends. Sleeping together would complicate things. And you know our schedule.

Reid

Plenty of guys are in relationships and play in the NHL, Harps. Nothing is stopping you.

Rhodes

Why the fuck am I here?

*Rhodes left the chat.*

*Mav addedRhodes to the chat.*

Mav

Solidarity, man. We’re helping Harper through his problems.

Owen

I can’t wait till the day comes when you have a woman in your life and you have to eat your words.

Mav

Nope. Never going to happen.

Brooks

So, why don’t you just ask her out, dumbass?

Owen

Are we all just ignoring the fact that we’re leaving for a road trip soon? Not exactly an ideal time here.

When would it ever be?That question bounced around my head. And fuck, but it sucked that it was true. How could I possibly give her the life she deserved when my entire life was hockey? I was damn good at it, and I loved it, but was that enough?

At one time, I knew what my answer would have been.No.It wasn’t enough. Not without her.

Owen

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