Page 44 of Ice Contact

Hmm…interesting. How can I help you prove she exists?

Hayes

Well, I gave her a spare key to my apartment. I thought maybe, she could use it on Wednesday night and stay at my place. That way, when I get home from my road trip, I could crawl into bed with her.

Olivia

I think that is a fantastic idea. But…what if she is fake, and you end up going home alone?

I really love egging this man on…and I love that he eats it up.

Hayes

I’m 99% sure she’s real, and I’m pretty sure she’ll show up.

Olivia

I think you’re right.

Hayes

So, it’s a date?

Olivia

A date in your bed? Sir, I would NEVER!

Hayes

You can call me sir then too

Holy shit.My thighs squeeze together as I do a quick scan around the office. Maggie is giving me serious side-eye while she’s on a call, but I breathe a sigh of relief seeing everyone else staring blankly into their monitors.Thank God no one can see the wetness building between my thighs.

Olivia

Okay, in all seriousness, I’m at my desk at work right now, and this conversation is causing me all kinds of issues lol

Hayes

My plan is working then

Olivia

But I’ll be there Wednesday night.

Hayes

Feel free to put on my jersey again, just the jersey, and watch the game from my bed. In case you see anything on TV that excites you

Olivia

Nothing more exciting than watching 22 skating past the blue line and shooting the puck toward the goal.

Hayes

Why does you saying ‘blue line’ get me all worked up like when you knew what a deke was? I’m pretty sure you’re perfect.

Did he call me perfect?My heart is pounding in my chest as I try and calm my shaking hands enough to respond to the text. But how do I stay calm when the most perfect man in the worldjust calledmeperfect?No big deal, right? Oh my God, this is such a big deal.

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