Chapter 11

They got to the arena and Karen sat in the lounge as Sidney got changed into his warm up clothes. She knew his pre-game routines would come into play and would be heading up to find Sheril and Diane in a little bit. Karen would love to just sit back and watch everything Sidney did to get ready and watch that intensity fill in his eyes but knew it was a ritual not meant to see. After a half hour, her cell phone beeped with a text message telling her they were outside. Karen grabbed Natalie and they said good luck to their men and headed out to meet the girls.

After the game got started, Karen could feel tonight was going to be a blow out. The crowd was nonstop cheering and the guys seemed excessively pumped up as they took the ice. Karen smiled and thought to herself 'only something good can come from this'. And it did. The Pens had romped over the Rangers 8-3 and the best part came when Sidney got a hat trick. Karen had to giggled after he scored his third goal of the night.

"What is so funny?" Sheril asked as they saw all the hats being thrown to the ice.

"When we were coming in, I saw all the hats and realized they were giving them away. Well I saw the look in Sidney's eyes as well and knew he was going to try for it."

"So you're not going to throw your hat?"

"Nah, I'll present this one to him personally" she said as they all laughed. The time ticked down and the game was over. Karen asked the girls to wait and she went down to talk to Sid. She told him instead of waiting around for the media hounds to finish up with him to meet her at Pops when he was done. He pouted but understood, especially when she told him if he wanted her, he had to come get her.

An hour later, Sidney, Max and a few others had shown up at Pops for a celebration of their win.

"Great game tonight studly" Karen said kissing him.

"Had a little inspiration I guess."

"The boxes of hats?" Karen asked with her eyebrows cocked.

"That and my beautiful wife cheering me on" he said kissing her.

"I just started drinking, can you two possibly wait maybe 20 minutes for the alcohol to take effect?" Sheril asked as the others laughed.

"Sorry, I will try and contain myself but why pick on us when the conjoined twins look like something's ready to pop over there" she said pointing to Natalie and Max.

"Well, they're over there and you guys are sitting here, see the difference."

"What's going on with her?" Sidney whispered.

"Don't know, she was fine at the game." They shared a look and continued celebrating.

A while later, Karen and Sidney were getting ready to head out when a sight stopped her. She shook her head and smiled at Sidney when he took her hand to leave the bar. As they were heading home, Sidney noticed how quiet Karen was and had to wonder what was wrong.

"Baby..." he said getting her attention "what's going on?"

"After Sheril's little tyrant and when we were leaving, I saw her near the bar kissing Kris Letang."

"Um, isn't she married?"

"Yeah and I know she's had a little crush on Tanger but to actually take the next step and make out with him, something's got to be wrong."

"Wait, Tanger?"

"Come on, he's a total hottie."

"My wife did not just tell me another one of my teammates is hot." Karen just laughed at him as he pulled into the driveway.

As they got into the house, Sidney took off his jacket and went into the living room, slumping into the couch. Karen just smiled and snuck upstairs, coming down a few minutes later. She walked into the living room and stood in front of Sidney who just looked up at her seeing she was completely naked and wearing the hat they gave out at the game.

"I'd ask if you're still sulking but that smile creeping on your face tells a different story stud."

"Why didn't you throw your hat onto the ice?"

"I wanted to give it to you in person" she said taking it off and tossing it to him.

"If this is the end result, I may try for a hat trick every game."

Karen climbed onto his lap and sat back looking at him "this might be the end result for now, who knows what the others may hold."

Sidney brought his fingers up and grazed her breast, watching her lick her lips and take in a breath "considering each time you'll be naked, trust me this will always be the end result."

"So you're saying you like what you see?"

"I definitely love what I see."

"I would love to see more of you though" she said as she started to unbutton his shirt.

"Well I think I can make that happen" he said grabbing around her body and standing up, placing her back onto the couch. Sidney stood in front of her and stripped off his clothes until he was completely naked.

"You do know that if you wouldn't have come in here to sulk, we could already be in bed having some fun?"

"You don't think this is fun?"

"Not when you take this damn long" she said smiling "by the time you get your erection, I'm losing mine."

"Well see, that's where it gets even more fun" he said kneeling inbetween her legs and scooting her to the edge of the couch "I like to help you get yours back." Karen just smiled before taking in another breath as she felt Sidney's tongue touch her very swollen lips. She brought her hand up into his hair and grabbed what she could, telling him to continue his assault. Sidney moved his tongue inside her slick opening, darting it in and out making Karen squirm her hips as the sensations pulsated through her body. Sidney sat up and hovered over her "are we getting impatient baby?"

"No" Karen said moving her hand inbetween them and lightly massaging his already hard cock "just getting you to play right into my hands."

"Nice choice of words baby" he said smiling and moving her hand off him as he guided himself inside her "but I'd rather play in here."

Sidney sat up and brought Karen with him. She managed to open her legs up wider as Sidney began to pound into her. He grabbed ahold of her ass, making her come into him with each thrust he made into her. As Sidney got a rhythm going, Karen grabbed his shoulder and laid back onto the couch and made Sidney hover back over her. She wrapped her legs around Sidney's hips as his pounding got harder and brought out Karen's screaming orgasm. Sidney pulled out of her quickly and lifted her up, turning them so Karen was now straddling him. She slid back down over his slick cock and put her hands on the top of the couch as Sidney gripped his fingers into her hips. Karen let her head fall back as she began moving up and down on him, letting the sensations continue throughout her body. Sidney watched her facial expressions as every wave of pleasure hit her, turning him on more. Karen moved to match her lips with his in a heated kiss, only to break apart and whisper "touch me, bring me over the edge." Sidney moved one hand from her hip to her mound and found her clit, rolling it inbetween his finger and thumb. "Oh god, right there...harder, pinch harder Sid" Karen breathed out and Sidney obliged. She felt the mind-numbing surge of pain and clamped her body down on his cock as her second orgasm hit hard. Sidney felt his brewing as Karen managed to keep her hips moving to bring it out. feeling the heat inside her as he let loose. Their lips met for a slow, deep kiss until Sidney moved Karen off him, laying her down and going with her.

"I'm glad you saved your hat baby" he said as Karen giggled.

"I knew you would like it better this way."

"I wouldn't have minded getting it like this at the arena though."

"You know, this fantasy you have brewing in that head of yours of wanting to fuck me infront of all your teammates needs to go."

"Like you wouldn't enjoy it" he said then laughed as she poked at him.

"I would only enjoy it if others could take their turn" she said as his head shot up quickly "gee, did I hit a nerve there Crosby?"

"Why do you ruin the game?"

"You know I would be up for it, but unless you put your teammates behind a pane of glass there would be more wanting to play too."

Sidney made a move and had his cock right at her entrance, inching it in slowly until he was completely inside of her. He moved his hips upward to get her going before really beginning his torture. He came out then slammed back inside of her, keeping it up hearing her moan out at every hard thrust he instilled upon her. The thought of any of his teammates fucking her, made him become possessive and the only one to ever be inside of her. Karen loved his intensity and felt her orgasm begin to build. Her breathing quickened and so did Sidney's thrusts. He got faster and harder as Karen grabbed his ass, digging her fingernails deep into the skin as she let loose and screamed out for him. Sidney didn't take long and let his own go after one last thrust into her.

"I think that just gave you my answer to that."

"If taunting you gets this as a result, I now have a new strategy to use studly."

"Like I didn't plan it that way."

Karen kissed him and made a move to get out from under him "yeah, keep telling yourself that stud" she said as she made her way upstairs. Sidney just laid there for a few minutes and smiled before heading up himself.

The next morning, Sidney awoke to the sun peeking into the bedroom. He opened his eyes and looked at his wife beside him, smiling after thinking about last night. He loved how they were together and still couldn't believe she was his. Karen stirred and open her eyes looking up at Sidney staring off in space with a goofy grin and had to smile at the sight.

"Do I want to know why you have a smile this huge so early in the morning?"

"Just thinking about last night" he said kissing her temple.

"Ah, do you do this often?"

"Always baby" he said leaning in to capture her lips in a soft kiss. Sidney pulled back and was about to dive back in when a small interruption stopped them...pounding on the front door. "Who would be here this early?"

"Not sure, I don't have plans with any of the girls today" she said as the pounding rung throughout the house again.

"DAMN IT WOMAN, GET UP AND GET DOWN HERE TO LET ME IN."

"But apparently I am about to have plans with Sheril."

"I'll go down and let her in as you get dressed" Sidney said kissing her then got up and put on a pair of shorts an a t-shirt before running out of the room and down to let her in.

"Bout damn time. Is she awake?"

"Yeah, she'll be right down" he said being polite eventhough he wanted to bite her head off for her rudeness "can I get you anything?"

"Just your slow ass wife."

"Ok, don't know what the problem is but please do not come into my house and talk to my husband that way" Karen said coming down the stairs.

Sheril looked at Sidney and soften her attitude "sorry, but I need to talk to my friend. I didn't mean how I came off."

"It's ok. How about I make us some breakfast and give you guys time to talk" he kissed Karen and left them alone.

"Sorry if I woke you" she said as they went into the living room to sit down.

"We had just woken up so you're fine. What's going on girl? Does this have anything to do with last night?"

"You saw that?" she asked seeing Karen nod her head. Sheril put her head in her hands and sighed "I guess to get even I had an opportunity and took it."

"What do you mean 'get even'? Did Steve do something? Did he cheat on you?" she asked flabergasted.

"Not technically but I guess you can call it cheating?"

"I'm lost, did he or didn't he cheat?"

"Here" she said handing her a couple letters "read these." Karen took the letters and read them to herself. By the end of the second letter she couldn't believe what she just read.

"I can't believe this. He wrote this to this other woman? Who is she?"

"Some girl he met I guess as he was driving. He got the address wrong or something and it came back. I thought it was suspcious and opened it, reading what it said."

"I can't believe this."

"He told her he can't wait to see her, or that he cares about her enough to love her."

"Did you question him about it?"

"No, he's not back until Tuesday night."

"Any idea what you're going to do?"

"Confront the bastard" she said startling Sidney as he walked in.

"Sorry, bad timing?"

"No" Karen smiled at him.

"Breakfast's ready if you guys would like to come eat."

"We'll be in shortly." Sidney just nodded and went back into the kitchen to plate up the food.

"I don't want to be a burden any longer, I'll let you and Sid enjoy breakfast together."

"Nope, you're not getting away that easily."

"What?"

"You have another part of last night to explain. So we are going to go eat and you're spilling everything." Karen smirked and dragged Sheril into the kitchen to eat breakfast with Sidney. "Alright, let's go. I want to know what possessed you to have a little make out session with Tanger" she asked only to make Sidney choke on his bite of pancakes.

"Do I need to leave?"

"No, that's ok."

"Ok, quit stalling."

"Well, after finding the letters I saw you two being all lovey and then looking at Nat and Max just put me over the top. I went to the bar and had a few too many shots and when Kris came over....all he said was 'you ok' and I just grabbed him and kissed him."

"Never thought of that approach."

"Baby!"

"Sorry stud" she said kissing him "does he at least know you're married?"

"Yeah, if he remembers. He joined me in a few more shots and a lot more kisses when I stumbled that I was sorry and couldn't do it. Told him I was married and things were rocky. Said I just needed something to feel like I'm getting back at Steve. He nodded and said he was ok with it, then I found Diane and we left."

Sidney sat there and listened but didn't want to ask any questions knowing Karen would fill him in after she left. They finished eating and talking for another hour before Sheril left. Karen came back into the living room and saw Sidney sitting on the couch, going over to sit with him and putting her head on his lap. Sidney heard her sigh and brought his hand up to run his fingers through her hair.

"You alright baby?"

"Yeah. Guess you want an idea of what's going on huh?"

"Well when she said she found letters I guess her husband was writing to another woman."

"He talked about missing being with her and he loved the time they were together and he ended it with 'love you', so of course it freaked her out."

"How long have they been married?"

"Just about 20 years. They dated during high school and after graduation he left for the Army so they got married before he left."

"Wow, I'm sorry." Karen just smiled and sighed again as he was relaxing her, caressing her hair "something else wrong baby?" She didn't say anything, just shook her head no "you know I would love to believe you but..."

"I guess it just has me thinking if you have secrets from going to games in other cities or even back home before I've come for a visit." Karen felt his fingers stop going through her hair "guess that's a yes?"

"It's not a yes but there had been other girls in other cities we've been to. Nothing ever happened once we got together, please believe me about that."

Karen turned her head to look at the sincerity in his eyes "I believe you Sid, but when you see your friends go through something like this it's hard not to wonder too, especially when you're gone for 10 or more days."

"I know baby but my love for you will never make me go back to any of that."

"You know if you're lying I will come down before every game and completely throw you off your routine."

"And for that reason, I am absolutely telling you the truth."

"Good boy" she said then turned her head back smiling. Sidney just shook his head laughing and went back to stroking her hair and looking forward to spending a peaceful day together.

Chapter 10

The next morning, Karen woke up to Sidney holding her against his body. She loved when they would switch positions during the night and he was spooning up behind her. It made her feel safe and comfortable all wrapped up in his arms. She made a move but it made Sidney grip on tighter.

"Sid, please let me go."

"Mmm, don't wanna."

"Baby please, I need to go to the bathroom" she said almost whining.

"Do you promise to come back?"

"Yes I promise to come back."

"To bed?"

"Yes to bed you nut, where else would I come back to if I was in bed originally?"

"I don't know, you've skipped out on me before."

"Will you just let go of me so I can go and come back?"

Sidney let go and Karen got out of bed, heading to the bathroom "if you don't come back you will suffer the consequences baby" he said before hearing the door shut. Karen just quietly giggled to herself. A few minutes later, Karen came out of the bathroom and saw Sidney laying on his side facing the other way. Karen started to move towards the door until Sidney's voice rang out "don't even think about it baby." He turned on to his back and Karen walked over to the bed.

"I was coming back stud."

"Really because it looked like you were going out of the room."

"Of course not, I was taking the long way back."

Sidney grabbed her hand before she could get away "you're in trouble now baby."

Karen moved the covers off his naked body and crawled on top of him "can I beg for forgiveness stud?" she said leaning down and pressing her breasts into his chest and grinding her mound over his cock..

"I'm listening."

"I'm sorry" she said kissing his lips "for making you think" placing a kiss on his neck "that I wouldn't come back" as the kisses continued down his chest. She kept grinding on him until she felt he was growing hard under her.

"I think you could do a little bit better baby." Karen just lifted her head and cocked an eyebrow as she moved off him and down over his legs. He saw her take his cock in her hands and smirked "I think I'm beginning to like what you have planned."

"I believe you are gonna love it Crosby" she said with a wink before dipping her head down and enveloping him into her mouth.

Sidney watched as she took all of him in her mouth and drew in a breath as he felt her tighten her lips all around his shaft. She bobbed her head up and down, making a sucking sound as she came off him. Sidney watched as she licked the length and then swirled it over the tip causing Sidney to buck his hips upward.

"Oh god baby...don't stop" he said breathless.

Karen made one more hard sucking motion and crawled up his body "who's begging now stud?"

Sidney made a move to sit up and grabbed Karen's hips to put her into his lap and directly over his rock hard cock. He gripped the base of the shaft with one hand and cupped her mound, inserting his fingers on the other hand "you will be in a matter of seconds." Sidney continued moving his fingers and Karen's breathing became erratic. She dug her fingernails into his shoulder "oh...god...Sid..."

"What baby? What do you want?" he whispered in her ear in a husky voice.

"...don't...."

Sidney smiled into her neck as he nuzzled it "don't what?"

"Oh god, don't stop..." Sidney removed his fingers and quickly replaced them with his cock. Karen pushed Sidney back down on the bed to get the leverage over him and take control once again. She leaned back, placing her hands on his thighs and rode his cock like it was their last time together. Their moans filled the room as their orgasms started to make an appearance. Sidney was close and sat up to flip them over. He hovered over her on his knees and pounded feverishly into her until she screamed her release. As Sidney felt the familiar tightness, he gave one last hard thrust and moaned out as he came fast inside her. He pumped a couple more times until both of their bodies stopped trembling. Their lips met in a soft, loving kiss not wanting to let go.

"I think you learned your lesson baby" he said staring into her eyes.

"Don't bet on it studly. If this is my punishment, I may start to like it and defy you more often." Sidney just laughed and placed another kiss upon her lips. He rolled off her and Karen laid there trying to calm her rapid breathing. She looked over at Sidney getting up when she felt the bed shift. Karen just smiled as she watched him as he stood there stretching. Sidney hated his body naked since he was so unproportioned but Karen loved it.

"What did you want to do today?"

"Go Christmas shopping."

"Really?"

"You don't want to?"

"Baby you work in retail everyday, you seriously want to go shopping on a Saturday after Thanksgiving?"

"A lot of stores are still having sales going on today. Besides, I need ideas for your mom, dad, sister. All my friends, you."

Sidney leaned back on the bed "I think between the wedding and us moving, we've given each other enough. How about we focus on family and friends this year and not worry about giving each other gifts."

"I don't know if you can stick to that pact. You always find something for me."

"And you always find something for me too. This year we both will just give each other all the love that we have."

"I can handle that." Sidney leaned in and kissed her before going to the bathroom. A few minutes later, Sidney came back and crawled into bed cuddling back up to Karen's body. "So shopping it is then. Oh wait, I can't go shopping" he said smiling and looking at the clock "I have practice in two hours. How stupid can I be to forget that I have a game tonight."

"Your sarcasm is noted Crosby. Of course a great blow job leading to fantastic sex could make the biggest hockey star forget about a game I suppose."

"Nice sarcasm yourself baby."

"How about a compromise?"

"Yes?"

"If you help bring down some boxes from the attic before you go to practice, will you help me decorate the outside of the house when you get back and I won't drag you shopping with me on Sunday?"

"That compromise I like. Maybe after the game tonight we can decorate the tree too."

"I love that idea."

"Any ideas yet where you want to put it?"

"How about in front of the big picture window? That way people coming up to the house will have a beautiful view of it."

"Then that's where we start the decorations outside, around the window and bushes."

Karen turns and looks up to him "I love you."

"I love you too baby" he said kissing her, letting it last for a little while until they needed to get up. Sidney put on a pair of shorts as Karen put on her robe to go down to make something to eat for breakfast. A little bit later, Sidney came downstairs and breakfast was ready and waiting for him on the table. "I brought the tree box and a couple with lights in them. There is about 4 boxes in the hallway ready to come down with decorations in them for inside and out."

"Thanks studly."

"Anything for you baby."

"Yeah, anything to get out of going shopping with me."

"We'll go shopping baby I promise."

"You know I will be holding you to that."

"I know. Maybe we could find a mall somewhere outside of the city."

"Don't want the fans in the 'burgh to know you're normal and go Christmas shopping like the rest of us?"

"No, I just would rather spend the time with you and not signing an autograph everytime I turn around."

"Well why don't you just get the other players to agree on a day and time and have them shut down the mall specifically for you guys and their families."

"Now see, why can't you have those briliant ideas all the time?" he said shovelling a bite of eggs into his mouth.

"Be glad that I love you too much to not acknowledge that with a response." They smiled at each other and finished their breakfast. As Karen was doing the dishes, Sidney had gone up to get his shower and changed to head into the arena.

"I brought those last boxes down for you to go through. I think there is one or two left in the attic."

"Ok. If I don't find what I want I'll go up and get them."

Sidney wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her passionately "I'll see you in a few hours."

"I'll be here waiting."

"Such sweet music to my ears" he said kissing her again before letting her go and walking out of the kitchen "I LOVE YOU" he shouted back.

Karen just giggled "I LOVE YOU TOO" she shouted back before finishing cleaning up and went to get her shower so she could dig through the boxes and find what she wanted to decorate and where.

A couple hours later, Karen had everything put in a pile to where she wanted the decorations to go. She had gotten the tree up and was thankful it was a pre-lit one so if they didn't decorate it yet, it could still be lit up. Sidney came home a half hour later and Karen told him her plan for the outside. He liked the idea and they grabbed the stuff and went out to put up the lights and garland. Karen hung a huge wreath on the door when they were finished and made sure the lights were on before they left for the game. Sidney had helped decorate the banister with garland going up the stairs as Karen went to start dinner. When he was done, he grabbed the empty boxes and took them back to the attic.

"Dinner almost ready?" he said coming in to the kitchen.

"Yeah, about 5 more minutes."

"Great" he said getting the plates and setting the table "I put the empty boxes back in the attic."

Karen just looked up at him with astonishment "ok, who are you and what have you done with my husband?"

"Believe it or not baby, I can put things away."

"Really? Maybe you can use that notion to learn what that tall wicker thing in the bedroom is for."

"I thought you loved to clean up after me?" he said standing by the table pouting.

Karen brought the food over and kissed his cheek "did I say love? I don't think I ever said loved...you're twisting my 'don't mind it' for 'loving it'."

"You love it, admit it?"

"Never" she whispered. They shared a kiss then sat down to eat.

"Are you going in with me?"

"Yeah I think I am. I want to go in as many times possible this year with you since it's the last year for the Igloo."

"Is that the only reason to go in with me?"

"No, but if I say I just want to go in to be with you, you might get a swelled head and not be able to play."

Sidney put his hand to his heart "I feel the love." Karen just laughed and they finished eating.

As time ticked down, Sidney had gotten ready and Karen went to see him. He was in the process of tying his tie and Karen went to sit in front of him on the dresser. She saw him smile and she continued on "this should be part of your routine for home games."

"I do believe when you tie my ties, we end up winning."

"Ooo, I like the sound to that. Maybe I should quit my job and come on the road with you?" she said straightening his tie and smoothing it down.

"Why do you tease me like that baby?"

"It's fun" she said kissing him.

"How about I show my appreciation in scoring a goal for you tonight?"

"How about you score a goal to help the team win and I will show MY appreciation afterwards?"

"Either way I think we'll both win."

"We always do stud" she said kissing him "now let's go kick some Ranger ass." Sidney just smiled and kissed her one last time before they left to head to the arena.

Chapter 9

The next few weeks passed and it was Thanksgiving. Karen was hoping to have dinner with Sidney, his parents and invite Natalie and Max to join them but the game of hockey had other plans. The game on the day after was an afternoon game and the Pens were going to be leaving after the game Wednesday night to spend Thansgiving in New York.

After the game, Karen was waiting down in the lounge until Sidney was done with the media talking about their 3-1 win over Montreal. She was sad that he wouldn't be home for Thanksgiving and tried to hide it as best she could, but Sidney picked up on it when he came out to see her before getting his shower.

"Baby I'm sorry. There's nothing I can do about it" he said taking her hand in his.

"I know, I just figured they would let you have dinner with your family then leave tomorrow night."

"I hate disappointing you Karen. I know you wanted to celebrate all the holidays at the new house this year."

"Well, we'll still have Christmas Eve and Day there so I guess I can quit bitching about you missing Thanksgiving."

"Well tomorrow, I will be thankful for you and your love if that helps" he said smiling to get her to.

"It does" she said before looking at her watch "you better get your shower to head out."

"I know, I love you baby" he said standing up and bringing her with him. He wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her slowly.

Karen broke away first as their foreheads connected together "I love you too stud." She kissed him again and left him heading to the door. She turned around and smiled, blowing him a kiss then left. Sidney stood there for a minute and closed his eyes, letting out a sigh before going back into the locker room and getting his shower so the team could head out.

On Thursday, Karen was invited to the Lemieux house for dinner and since she was by herself, she didn't hesitate to go. Natalie went to her mom's and of course Diane and Sheril had their families to spend the day with. Thanksgiving was never a holiday Karen cared about since she worked in retail. It was one day off and then the Christmas rush began. But since she and Sidney got married, she cared a little more to want to spend it with him all day. Maybe one year they'll have the day after game at home and it won't be an issue...at least for one year.

"Karen, you don't need to help. Go sit and relax today" Nathalie told her.

"That's ok, I love cooking."

"You wish you were at home making this dinner huh?"

"Does it show that much?" she said smiling.

"Well either you really, really miss Sid or you're disappointed that you didn't get to make dinner this year for him and his family."

"I guess since moving into the new house I figured I would be entertaining, especially this year."

"Yeah, Thanksgiving is harder with them having the next day game but Christmas they'll be home for two days."

"That does make it better."

"Damn girl, can you love that boy any more than you already do?"

"Yeah I think I can" she said as they both laughed and finished getting dinner ready.

Later that night after Karen had gone home, she was relaxing and watching tv when her phone rang. She smiled before hearing the voice on the other end.

"Hey studly."

"Hey baby."

"I miss you."

"You're going to make me feel bad already huh?"

"Not trying to but if it makes it harder being away from me then yeah."

"I love you." He heard Karen giggle into the phone and smiled "what did you do for dinner?"

"Nathalie invited me over, so I went there."

"Thought Nat was coming up to have dinner with you?"

"Well since her mom and stepdad have separated, she didn't want to leave her alone today. I'm just fortunate to have another family to take me in."

"I don't think Mario would have wanted it any other way baby."

"So what did you guys do for dinner?"

"Billy invited us to his house and his wife and mom had dinner for us."

"Aww, that was sweet."

"Yeah it was but I still couldn't help missing you today."

"I have forgiven you for leaving me stud, stop pouring it on so thick."

"How about when I put some whipped cream on my piece of pumpkin pie it really made me miss you."

"Well, when you get home you'll have to show me how much. I do have a piece of pumpkin pie and we definitely have whipped cream."

"We won't need the pie baby."

"Oh ok, so I'll eat the pie before you come home and save you all the whipped cream."

"Damn baby, I'm going to need a cold shower now."

"Or just use all that pent up energy and kick some Islanders ass tomorrow then come home to relieve it."

"I just might try that. You going to bed soon?"

"Yeah in about a half hour. Need to be awake for the mad rush tomorrow morning."

"Will you get home in time for the game?"

"I should since it's not until 2p."

"Then I am going to say goodnight my beautiful wife and I love you."

"I love you too Sid. Good luck tomorrow and I'll see you tomorrow night."

"Night baby."

"Night stud" she said then hung up smiling, holding the phone to her chin. She closed her eyes for a minute before finishing the tv show she was watching and then went to bed.

The next day was hectic and Karen had run all over the store for product and customers. She was a few minutes late getting out and called Sheril as she was leaving who told her to get her ass to the house before Karen could ask to watch the game with her. She told her she was on her way and headed there.

"Did I miss the start of the pregame?" Karen said as she walked in Sheril's house.

"Damn woman, can't you knock and wait to be invited in?"

"Um, you already invited me over so knock knock, can I come in?"

"You nutball and it just started with no signs of sexy Sid yet."

"How many times must I tell you to keep all perverted thoughts off my Sidney?"

"Can't help it, you got the best of the bunch."

"Um, excuse me" Natalie said walking in "have you two seen MY man?"

"Does no one visit someone's properly anymore?"

"Sorry Nat but Sidney wins hands down."

"Don't you mean ass down" Natalie said getting all the girls to laugh.

"It is a beautiful, powerful ass though."

"God girl, if you need a relieving moment you know where the bathroom is."

"Nah, I'll wait for the real thing tonight."

"Ok, changing the topic. I made some snacks if anyone is hungry."

"I am starving girl, only had time for a quick break and a handful of popcorn" Karen said going into the kitchen with Natalie and Sheril following her.

"So how was the mad dash this morning?"

"Oh my god, jeans went flying everywhere with people trying to find their size. Everytime I turned around I was handing jeans to someone."

"Glad I work in the cash office and didn't see all of it."

"Well next year, I am going to make my way to you and force my way in to hide" she said getting her plate fixed and heading back into the living room. She watched the pregame and saw Sidney was about to be interviewed. As soon as he came on she couldn't hold in her smile.

"You're pathetic" Natalie said but as soon as they talked to Sidney, Max popped up next as Natalie had the same look. Karen saw the same smile from her and looked at her "oh what, it's not the same thing."

"It's not the same, you mimic my look when your man pops on the screen and say it's not the same? Please girl, totally the same so stop making fun of me." Karen and Natalie both giggled as her phone went off "at least mine calls me before the game" she said smirking then heading out on the porch "hey stud."

"Hey baby. Are you at home?"

"No, I got done late and headed to Sheril's so I didn't miss anything."

"Ok, as long as you're watching."

"Ooo, you mean I get a choice to either watch you or movies I've seen a hundred times?"

"No smartass, you are only allowed to watch hockey" he said smiling when she started to laugh.

"Oh, ok. Well then I need to go cause the Capital's game is beginning on NBC."

"Ah, that's hurts baby" he said hearing her laugh.

"The whole NHL could be playing today but I wouldn't want to watch any other hockey stud then you."

"I love it when you get me going before a game."

"You just love it when I just get you going."

"Well yeah, that too."

"I love you" she said smiling "good luck today."

"I love you too baby. I'll see you tonight."

"Counting down the hours stud, bye."

"Bye baby" he said then hung up smiling.

Karen stood on the porch for a few more minutes and said a silent prayer that they pulled off a win before heading in to settle on the couch to watch the game. The game wasn't bad but the Pens ended up losing 3-2. Sidney was held without a point and Karen knew he'd be somewhat disappointed. The girls decided to head out for a quick dinner before she went home to wait for Sidney to get there.

The plane touched down and Sidney couldn't wait to get home. It was sweet but got pathetic at times that his thoughts were either on the game or Karen. The guys ribbed him of how bad he was in love with her but he didn't care because he was more in love with her now than when they first met. He made his way to his car and headed home.

Karen had fallen asleep on the couch watching tv when Sidney came in. He quietly put his bag down and took off his jacket, walking over to the couch kneeling in front of her "hey baby, wake up."

"Hey" she said after fluttering her eyes open "how long have you been here?"

"Just walked in."

"Sorry you guys lost."

Sidney smiled and loved it when she got all childlike in her voice when he lost games "it's ok, we got one tomorrow night to make up for it."

"And it's at home so it makes it even better" she smiled and made a move to sit up "maybe you'll score a few goals in front of the home crowd too."

"It's what I save it for...you and them" Sidney said moving to sit beside her.

"Hopefully more for me" she said curling up into his body.

"Ssh, that's our little secret baby" he smiled when she giggled into his neck "so, how tired are you?"

"Why do you think I took a nap just now?"

"Enlighten me?" he asked as he turned his head to be mere inches from hers.

Karen didn't speak words but let her lips do all the talking until she broke away "I still have that piece of pumpkin pie stud."

"Funny, that's exactly what I am in the mood for." Their lips met again for a kiss before they got up. Sidney led her to the hallway and stopped her. He let go of her hand and told her to wait while he went to the kitchen to get the piece of pie and can of whipped cream. He held it up and Karen laughed as she took the plate and held his hand going upstairs.

"Can I play first?" Karen asked putting the plate on the nightstand. She knew if she let Sidney play first, she wouldn't have the strength to go second after he got done with her.

"Absolutely" he said holding up the can of whipped cream. Karen took the can and put it on the nightstand by the plate. She slowly undressed him as he helped her off with her clothes until they were both standing there naked.

Karen leaned up and kissed Sidney before her head nodded towards the bed. He smiled and kissed her again before laying down on his back in the middle of the bed. She stood beside the bed, looking up and down his body before crawling up on the bed and straddling over his body, hovering over him.

"Don't worry stud, you'll enjoy it."

"No doubt I will baby."

Karen leaned down and kissed him. She sat up and reached for the can of whipped cream and the piece of pie, unwrapping the foil. She took her finger and grabbed some pie, then putting a dollip of cream on top. She offered her finger to Sidney, who opened his mouth and licked her finger clean.

"Mmm, Nathalie always did make wonderful desserts."

"Excuse me? Just because I didn't make dinner doesn't mean I can't make dessert for this time of the year."

Sidney thought he spoiled the mood until she smiled at him "sorry baby, didn't know you made the dessert."

"It's ok, couldn't go emptyhanded to dinner but made sure I made extra to have some to bring home."

"Aren't you going to have some?" he said after she fed him another bite.

"Definitely...just wanted to give you a preview." Karen smirked before getting another dollip on her finger and placing it on his stomach. She took the can of whipped cream and shook it a little before spraying some over the pie. Karen leaned down and stuck out her tongue licking it off. When she got to the last lick, Karen made sure she lightly grazed the skin sending chills all over Sidney's body. Karen grabbed some more but this time smearing it on his inner thigh. As she started to lick it off, Sidney couldn't pure his thoughts enough and his cock became hard waiting for her to touch him.

"God baby, I don't think I can hold on much longer."

"Are you begging me stud?" she asked leaning down to meet his lips.

"Yes I am" he said kissing her.

"Hmm, you don't want to play anymore?"

"There's time to play" he said before overpowering her and flipping them over "and there's time to do more than just play."

"That made absolutely no sense."

Sidney took his knee and spread open her legs, letting his cock find her opening and sliding inside. He looked into her eyes with a fire of need burning in them "make sense now baby?"

"Some but you might need to explain it a little more."

Sidney leaned in and kissed her as his hips started to slowly move his cock inside of her. He did his own bout of torture by going as slow as he could. Karen moaned softly each time he hit her sweet spot. She moved her legs to wrap them around Sidney's thighs, helping to bring him closer to her. He felt her fingernails dig into his back as he sped up his pace. Karen wanted a little more and made a move to get Sidney to roll over. He stopped thrusting into her to let them switch places and Karen was now on top. She leaned back and began to rock her hips getting them going again. Karen could feel her orgasm building and grabbed Sidney's shoulders bringing him up to her. As he sat up, he was able to find the can of whipped cream and sprayed some over each nipple. When his hot breath and moist lips covered one of her nipples, Karen's orgasm ripped through her body making her tug on Sidney's hair. As Sidney felt the tightness over his cock, his own orgasm came fast and hard. Their foreheads met together as they calmed down from their escapade. They broke apart and Sidney licked off the rest of the whipped cream.

"Couldn't let it go to waste."

Karen smiled "I had no doubt that you would." Their lips met as Sidney laid back bringing Karen with him. She made a move to get off him and they rolled over onto their sides, still locked in an embrace.

"I think people are right about us" Sidney said breaking the kiss.

"Right about what?"

"That our love gets sickening at times."

"I think it's because they're just jealous. No one has ever experienced the kind of love that we have."

"You could be right."

"I am right stud."

"Do you have to work in the morning?"

"Nope, it's Saturday and I am off, thank god."

Sidney moved to reach for the covers and pulled them over them "good, then you will be right where I want you in the morning...in my arms."

"Sounds perfect to me. Night stud."

"Night baby" he said as they shared a kiss before going to sleep.

So went to the Pens/Stars game last night....

Yeah, ok so we all know how the game turned out. but let me tell you ladies, SIdney's fight....holy mother of all orgasmic highs was it hot, hot, H...O...T hot to watch that in person. It was like you wanted to drag him to the locker room and reep the benefits of all that anger and frustrations. oh lordy was that a great fight. Morrow was a punk ass coward for holding Tanger's arm and of course our favorite little scrapper TK just set the night on fire. I love those Penguins!!!!!

oh and by the way, story updated soon *kisses*

Chapter 8

A few hours had passed and they were sitting on the couch watching tv. Sidney had held Karen's hand the whole time since they moved into the living room after dinner. It was like he wanted to show her he wasn't letting go.

Karen smiled to herself when she made a move to get on Sidney's lap.

"May I help you there Mrs. Crosby?"

"I have this urge and I believe you are the only one to help me Mr. Crosby."

"Are you going to tell me about this urge you're feeling?"

"I could, but it'll be better to show you where it my urge is so you could help curb it."

"I think I like the sound of that." Karen got off his lap and stood in front of him. She grabbed the bottom of her shirt and pulled it over her head. She then hooked her thumbs inside her knit pants and pulled them down until she was standing there in her bra and panties. "So where is this urge exactly?" Sidney said looking at her half naked body.

"Well it seems to start here" she said pointing around her neck "and builds as it moves here" taking her finger and making a trail down her body until she reached her mound "until there is this strong pulsating sensation that I can't get rid of on my own."

Sidney licked his lips and smirked "I have been known to be the right man for the job. Shall I prove it to you?"

"You do know my husband has set the bar really high."

"I do love a challenge" he said standing up to her, mere inches from her face. He brought his hand up and caressed her cheek before taking his own finger and retracing the line from her neck to her mound. Karen let out a gasp when she felt him graze her "looks like this could be an easy challenge."

Karen bit her lip before taking a step back "don't bet on it stud" she said before leaning up to kiss him, then took off running upstairs.

"YOU KNOW HUNTING YOU DOWN JUST TAKES TIME AWAY FROM WHAT WE BOTH WANT TO DO BABY" he yelled as he ran up after her.

"BUT TRYING TO CATCH ME IS WHAT MAKES THIS GAME FUN STUDLY" she yelled back.

Sidney spinned around trying to figure out which room she was in but knew he would need to draw her out. "THIS WOULD BE A LITTLE EASIER IF YOU WOULD GIVE ME HINTS TO WHERE YOU ARE." Sidney smiled "MARCO...."

Karen let out a giggle "POLO...."

Sidney thought it sounded like it was coming from his hockey room and headed that direction "MARCO..."

"POLO" she answered by the door of one guest room near their bedroom.

Sidney turned around and went to the room beside their bedroom and walked in, looking around "Marco" he said his voice a little louder than a whisper.

Karen was in the corner, which was darkened and smiled to herself. She saw Sidney head to the bathroom and quietly snuck to the door before turning around "Polo" she said before taking off to their bedroom.

Sidney turned around in time to see her run out of the room and went chasing after her. They both reached the bedroom at the same time and Karen ran to one side of the bed as Sidney stood on the other staring each other down "I believe I found you baby."

"Yes, but you didn't catch me stud. That is the outcome of the game, to catch someone."

"Maybe I'll just entice you to come to me."

"How do you plan to do that?" Sidney reached for the bottom of his shirt and pulled it over his head. "That is a start but not really enough to make me jump across this bed to pounce on you." He grabbed his jeans and unbuttoned then unzipped them, moving them off his hips and letting them fall to the floor, leaving him in his boxers. "Getting better, but maybe I need a little more offering."

"Tell you what baby, I'll offer up what I got when you offer up what you got at the same time."

"Bout time you came to this conclusion stud. Man you're slow at asking for what you want" she giggled.

"I believe I love you more when you're being a smartass baby."

"I believe you love me no matter what stud."

"That I do" he said making a move to crawl up on the bed. He was on his knees and motioned for Karen to join him. "You know, I can almost picture you skating around like that."

"Does everything have to do with hockey with you?" she said crawling on the bed and sitting on her knees infront of him.

"It is kind of a downfall with me huh?" he asked laughing.

"It's ok. It's part of your charm." Karen looked at the look he was giving her "you really want to see me skate around like this don't you?"

"More than anything baby." Karen just shook her head and left the room. When Sidney realized she might not come back right away, he left the bedroom to look for her. He found the light on in the basement and saw her putting on her inline skates. Sidney smiled and found his, getting them on.

"Since it's a little cold outside, down here will have to do."

"I don't care where we go right now, I'm blinded by the half naked beauty infront of me." Sidney skated towards her "tell me again why this had to happen?"

"My team lost the practice game and Stacy decided to humiliate me after."

"So all you had to do is skate around the ice?"

"Yep, why what did you want to see?"

"Maybe a small one on one before bed."

"Not like it could get any worse than this" she said pointing to her underwear clad body "but what do I get when I win?"

Sidney smiled at her confidence "what you've wanted since I came home."

"Tanger and Staalsy tied to one of the guest beds naked?"

"How about your husband tied to the bed naked?" he said crossing his arms over his chest.

"I guess. What do you want if you win?"

Sidney looked around the basement and smirked "I'll let you know when I win."

"First one to three then?" Sidney went over and got a couple sticks and handed her one.

"Before we start" she said and then stepped up to him and kissed him.

"Trying to get me off my game baby?"

"Nope just setting the tone for sportsmanship."

"Understood" he said as he kissed her and they went to the center of the man made rink to get their impromptu game going. They played around for a little bit and the game was tied 2-2. Karen had the puck and skated with it before she went to the top of the basement and stopped. "Problem baby?"

"No, just mapping out my move before making it and winning the game."

"So has being married to me brought out this cockiness?"

"It's always been there, it only comes out when we play."

"I've noticed" he said smiling at her. "You know, when you finally decide to quit working we can do this every night I'm home."

"Are you trying to sweeten the pot there Crosby?"

"Maybe. Here it is going on 11p and you should be in bed for work in the morning."

Karen smirked and started skating towards him. She stopped infront of him and got close to his face, almost touching his lips "I'll be in bed in a matter of minutes studly" she said kissing him but also moving her stick to get the puck moving between his legs and into the net. Karen removed her lips and looked into his eyes "mmm, I win stud."

Sidney just looked at her then processed what she said. He looked behind him and saw the puck acrossed the goal line and turned back around to see Karen smiling at him "dirty play baby."

"That's not dirty play Crosby, this is" she took off her inline skates, then her bra and panties and walked back upstairs, smiling all the way. Sidney shook his head but couldn't get his skates off fast enough. When he did, he took off running upstairs and stopped at the doorway to their bedroom when he saw Karen lying on the bed waiting for him. "I would like my reward for winning now."

Sidney walked to the end of the bed and took of his boxers before climbing up on the mattress and over her body. He stayed on his knees, hovering over her "I thought you wanted me tied to the bed if you won?"

"Well, I reconsidered what I wanted."

"Which is?"

Karen made a move and spread her legs, putting them on each side of Sidney's body, smiling at him and not needing to say what she wanted. Sidney dipped his head down and kissed her hard before leaving her lips and heading to her breasts. Karen arched her back as Sidney's tongue grazed her nipple making sure to pay the same attention to the other one. He heard her suck in a breath as he left and made a beeline to the top of her mound. He looked up at her and her begging eyes, before he practically dove into her heated core. Karen couldn't stop her hips from moving when she felt Sidney's tongue darting in and out of her. She reached down and grabbed his hair to show him how much she loved what he was doing to her. Sidney kept up his pace until he heard Karen scream out her release. He watched her squirm as she was calming down and moved back up her body. He started to massage his cock and placed the tip directly at her opening.

Karen felt his cock between her lips and wanted him to plunge into her. She pleaded with him with her eyes but knew he wanted to hear the words "please...please fuck me" she said in a desperated whisper. Sidney smiled and leaned in for another kiss as he laid down off his knees and entered into her at the same time. Karen brought her legs up, bending her knees, giving Sidney all the room he wanted. He let her lips go and sat up on his hands as his hips began their torture. He started slow moving in and out of her until her juices coated his cock to make slipping into her easier. Karen felt him pick up his pace, going faster but getting harder in his thrusts "oh god...harder Sid" she breathed out. Sidney kept pumping into her as her moans got louder to match his thrusts. He pulled out of her and moved to move her on her hands and knees. Sidney got up on his knees and found her opening again, sliding back inside of her. He grabbed his hips and forcefully pounded into her core. Karen knew when he got harder, it slowed down her orgasm which was her intention for him to switch on her. Karen helped out and moved backwards on his cock as he thrusted into her. Sidney reached forward and found her breasts, roughly squeezing them. He sat up and brought her with him making sure he was on his lap. He stopped moving with the exception of making small upward movements into her. Karen turned her head and met his lips for a heated kiss. She looked into his eyes and he helped her off him, moving to lay on the bed letting Karen straddle over his hips and sliding back down on his cock. Karen leaned forward and placed her hands on his pecks as she started to move on him. She started out slow then picked up her pace going faster to get her orgasm going again. When Karen felt it begin to build, she moved back and put her hands on his thighs, opening up her pace to bring her over the edge. Sidney lifted his head and watched her slide over his cock turning him on more to get his orgasm at its peak. Karen felt her body start to shake and let out a moan signifying her release as she kept moving to bring it all out. Sidney couldn't wait and in a swift motion, rolled Karen onto her back and made a couple of last hard thrusts before spilling the hot substance inside her. Sidney collapsed onto her while their fast paced breathing was insync with each other. Karen let go of the pillow she was holding and wrapped her arms around his sweaty body, closing her eyes to soak in all the emotions from earlier.

Sidney lifted his head and saw her eyes were closed, placing a soft kiss on her lips. He let go and her eyes opened slowly seeing his smile "I don't think I technically lost baby."

"Well you know, just because we play for one of us to win...ultimately we both do."

"I love you so much baby. I'm really sorry for jumping to conclusions about Ryan."

"I know" she said kissing him "it's because I love you with all my heart that nothing happened with him."

"I think we just proved that to each other."

"You just can't admit that you lost to me."

Sidney rolled off of her got up to go to the bathroom. When he came back, Karen was already under the covers and he crawled in behind her, spooning up to her warm body "I lost the game, but you definitely won the series" he said making her giggle. She felt him kiss her shoulder then drift off into a peaceful sleep.

Chapter 7

A while later, they were sitting in the restaurant eating dinner and talking about the home opener tomorrow. Karen could see how Sidney beamed with giddiness as he would be back on the ice again. Not to mention that they would be lifting the Stanley Cup banner but it was also the start of the last season at Mellon Arena. After dinner, they headed back to the house to relax and go for a late night swim. Karen had to leave the party early and go to bed for work, leaving Sidney with his parents.

"So Tay couldn't come down?"

"Not with school in session. I can't keep pulling her out."

"But it's me, opening night...am I not special anymore mom?" Sidney asked pretending to pout.

"Oh stop it" she said throwing a towel at him "I think your sister knows you can play hockey."

"Besides, we need her to focus more if she wants to leave home next year."

"Where would she go?"

Trina looked at Troy "she wanted to tell you but she's been thinking about attending Shattuck's next year."

"Well good for her. I hope she goes through with it. She must really want to be like me."

"Yeah because that's why we had her...to be exactly like you."

"Can't help that I was the perfect son" he said smirking.

"You might need to go to bed son and finish this little dream of yours."

"You'd think being my parents, you would agree with me on this."

They all got up and headed inside "you're old enough to realize that we only humored you when you were little."

"Oh that hurts" Sidney said putting his hand to his heart to make his mom and dad laugh. He bid them goodnight and headed up to bed and joining Karen. He went into the room quietly and got a quick shower, changing and climbing into bed cuddling with his wife.

"Mmm, wondered when you were coming to join me."

"Sorry baby" he kissed her on the shoulder "go back to sleep." Sidney wrapped his arms around her and fell asleep.

The next day, Karen had told her friends to meet her at the arena because she wanted to go in with Sidney for the home opener. They of course understood and she headed home from work.

"Hey baby" Sidney said when he saw her walk in the door.

"Hey studly. How was practice?" she said giving him a kiss.

"It was good, we're ready for tonight."

"Good to hear. I don't want to be disappointed for the first game in the final season at the Igloo."

"Have you ever been disappointed at a game there?" Sidney saw her eyebrows raised and start to open her mouth "nevermind, I don't think I want to know."

"Fine stud, but I hope at some point this year we say a proper goodbye to the Igloo."

"Sex at center ice?"

"If you can arrange it to where we are truly alone, then maybe."

"You're considering it, I like it."

"You like anything I consider when it pertains to our sex life."

"True" he said smiling as he put a stray piece of hair behind her ear "but you like it too, admit it baby" he whispered.

Karen smiled back at him "I admit it stud" she whispered before leaning in for a slow, passionate kiss.

"Hey now, my son needs his strength and energy for tonight" Troy said coming in from the pool. Being October, it was seasonably warm and everyone took advantage of it.

"Don't worry dad, she's the one that gives me my strength and energy." Troy just shook his head and went upstairs to change.

"I don't think that is something your dad wants to know about his son." Sidney shrugged his shoulders and leaned in for another kiss.

At 4p, they left for the arena and Sidney wouldn't let go of Karen's hand the whole ride there. She knew he loved playing the game, but also knew he got nervous before big games. he parked the car and they all headed inside. After an hour and a half, Sheril called Karen and she went to leave to meet them, but not before Sidney took her into the hallway for a private moment.

"You getting nervous stud?"

"I'm never nervous baby."

"I don't believe that Sid. Its your home opener, you always get nervous before a big game not to mention the first one of the season."

"You really think you know me don't you?"

"I know that you love it when I'm right about things."

"Nope" he shook his head "but I do love you."

"I know, but you know I'm right about this. You'll go sit in your stall and think about everything that could possibily happen tonight. Then you'll get intense, pumped up and get your gear on. Then as Coach Dan makes his speech, those wild nerves will come back until you stand on that runway and hear the roar of the crowd to get you pumped up again."

"Wow baby, you do know me."

"To know you is to love you" she said leaning in to kiss him only to be interrupted by her cell phone "good luck stud, I can't wait until we go home to celebrate your win tonight." She matched her lips to his before leaving him standing there with a smile on his face.

The game started with the raising of the Stanley Cup banner and Karen had a few tears escape as she watched it. She knew Sidney was thinking it was time to move on and start the new season as it was being raised that he probably wasn't enjoying the symbolism of it. It made her smile that he was so goal oriented and winning it again this year was #1 on his list. After the banner reached the rafters, the lights came on and the fans awaited the drop of the puck for the final season at the Igloo.

As quick as the game started, it had ended and the Pens won over the Rangers 3-2 with Sidney getting his first goal of the season during the second period. Karen couldn't contain her excitement and waited for the majority of the fans to leave before heading down to the lounge to meet up with his parents and wait for Sidney to get done.

"Congratulations stud" Karen said hugging him after he came out of the locker room dressed.

"Thanks baby. Where's mom and dad?"

"Out talking to Mario in the hallway."

"So we're alone?"

"Down boy, you still have a bus to catch."

"I know, hate that we have a game tomorrow night and need to leave in a few minutes."

"Me too, especially since its Friday night and we would have had all night to celebrate your win."

"Why?" he said whining "why torture me like this?"

"Well I am torturing myself too you know" she said wrapping her arms around him and leaning her lips to his.

"Maybe we can give each other something until tomorrow night" Sidney said before matching his lips to hers for a passionate kiss leaving them both breathless as they pulled apart.

"I'll miss you tonight."

"I always miss you when we're apart baby. We better go meet up with everyone."

"Yeah, I guess. I love you and good luck tomorrow night."

"Love you too baby" he said sneaking in a kiss before they left to meet up with his parents. They stood around talking for a few minutes before he boarded the bus and the team left to head to New York for their gme with the Islanders tomorrow night. Karen, Trina and Troy went to her car and headed home.

A month later, the Pens were on their West Coast trip when they were in Anehiem to play the Ducks. SInce Ryan was now in his full season with the Ducks, the night before their game he had caught up with most of the players from his old team at dinner. They all sat around talking about old times until it had gotten late enough to head out. As Sidney was about to leave, Ryan stopped him.

"Sid, could you wait a minute?"

"Sure man, what's up?"

"I need to apologize to you about what happened over the summer with Karen."

"You know what Whit, it's fine. She told me you kissed her and then she left to come be with me. We're over it so it's fine, you don't need to apologize" he said before walking out.

Ryan followed him "Sid, more than a kiss happened" he said seeing him turn around "I literally professed my love for her. She never said that?"

"No" he said quietly and looking down.

"Like I said, it was all me and she had no return feelings for me. I'm sorry for what happened and glad you guys have gotten past it." Ryan walked away and left Sidney standing there. He came out of his daze and left meeting up with the guys to go back to the hotel.

A week later, Karen was at home after work and was happy Sidney would be home soon. She was planning a romantic dinner and a special night for them afterwards but was going to wait to start dinner when he actually got home. Karen was sitting in the living room reading a book when she heard a car pull up. She smiled and put her book down, going to the door to greet him.

"Hey" she said smiling and went over to hug him but it faded when he took her hands and moved them off him "um, what's going on?" she asked when he walked past her and she turned to look at him.

"Found out something interesting on the road trip out West."

"Which was?"

"That a lot more happened on your road trip to see me in August."

"Sid, I told you what happened with Ryan."

"Yeah you did, only you failed to mention that he PROFESSED HIS FUCKING LOVE FOR YOU" he said yelling the last part making Karen jump back.

"Because I didn't think it was worth mentioning."

"Knowing another man not only made a move on my wife but actually told her he loved her and you didn't think it was worth mentioning to your husband. What made you not take him up on his offer? Don't like California, wanted to be with the one that made the money?"

"I can't believe you just said that to me" she said quietly.

"I don't hear you denying any of it."

"Yes, he told me he loved me. Yes, he wanted me to stay with him. But what did I do? I told him that I was in love with you and wanted to be with you. I left his apartment and came to you. If I wanted him and not you, I wouldn't have drove all that way to tell it was over. I would have stayed with him and took the coward way out by calling you or just sending divorce papers to you. I wanted to be with you, I chose to be with you. I chose to spend the next month with you and remarry you infront of YOUR family and friends to prove I wanted you in my life, not Ryan" she said as the tears streamed down her cheeks. "I can't believe you want to throw this in my face when I didn't even give a second thought to your stripper whore of a past friend that you kissed during your bachelor party. If that can mean nothing then why can't this?" she said before storming past him and running upstairs. Sidney watched her leave then saw and heard their bedroom door slam shut. He let out the breath he was holding and ran his hand through his hair. He wanted to go after her, but he knew they needed a few minutes apart to cool down.

Karen fell on the bed crying into the comforter. She knew she probably should have told him about Ryan telling her he loved her but since she told him she loved Sidney, there was no point in her eyes. Karen turned on her side and curled up. She remembered that day perfectly. Pushing Ryan away after he kissed her then hearing him tell her he loved her. She also remembered telling him she not only loved Sidney but was in love with him too and it meant her world to be married to him. Hearing those words from him didn't phase her since she knew where her heart was. Karen sat up and crept up to the top of the bed and sitting up against the headboard, clutching her pillow.

Sidney was sitting on the couch and remembered how estatic he was to see her a few days early. He even replayed the day before their wedding when they both confessed about kissing someone else. "She was so forgiving of my kiss to Chrissy like she knew nothing would come from it" he told himself "fuck, what did I just do" he said getting up and heading upstairs to their bedroom.

Karen sat there lost in thought when she heard a click and then the door opened revealing Sidney in the doorway.

"Can I come in so we can talk?"

"I think you said enough but do whatever you want."

"Baby I'm sorry, truly sorry for what I said. I had all these thoughts going through my mind the whole way home and I told myself not to take it where I just did."

Karen got off the bed when Sidney moved closer "fine, whatever" she said walking past only to have Sidney grab her arm.

"I shouldn't have said what I did but I did and I can't take it back except to apologize for it."

"You've apologized, now will you please let me go."

"Karen?" he said pleading with her "I'm sorry, please can we talk about this?"

"Your sorry and I'll forgive you for that but what you said to me is unforgivable Sid. How dare you think I only chose you for your fame or money. You could be the lowest paying player and I wouldn't care. This is what I love" she said putting her hand over his heart "and for you to even doubt that for a second makes me wonder if this marriage is going to work at all." Sidney let go of her because he was shocked at what she said and giving her the opportunity to walk out of the room, only to stop at the door "after Ryan kissed me I told him how much I was in love with you that even if for a split second I had any feelings for him, my love for you would always, ALWAYS rule my heart and no other man would be able to make that go away" she said letting the tears fall and leaving the bedroom to go downstairs to start dinner. Sidney watched her walk away for the second time that day and sat on the bed, letting a few of his own tears to fall. Sidney sat on the bed for about 2 minutes before he went back downstairs to find Karen. She was in the kitchen chopping up vegetables for a salad as dinner was heating in the oven. She had made lasagne and it made Sidney's stomach growl as it smelled so good. He saw the plates, glasses and silverware on the counter and walked over to pick them up to set the table.

Karen looked up and saw what Sidney was doing "thanks." Sidney offered a smile and thought she smiled back before looking back down to finish her chopping. Just then the timer went off "could you get the garlic bread out of the oven please?"

"Sure." Sidney walked over, grabbed an oven mitt and took out the bread putting it on part of the counter away from Karen so she wouldn't bump into it. He stood there for a second before he walked three steps and stood directly behind Karen, wrapping his arms around her waist. He felt Karen's body loosen up and heard the knife drop to the counter, leaning her back into him "I'm sorry baby" he whispered as he put his chin on top of her shoulder "I'm sorry for what I said and how I said it. We should've talked about it calmly."

"Or you should have remembered back to when I came to see you and I didn't bring it up then because what happened wasn't important" she said as Sidney turned her around to face him "the rest of the car ride up I was hating myself for not only letting it happen but realizing that since it didn't mean anything I still hurt you in some way."

"I had the same thought after Chrissy kissed me. I let it happen for that brief second and I thought about how this would kill you if you found out."

"Sid, our love is so unique and being together makes us happy. Ryan was never an option when he kissed me while we were apart and he wasn't a temptation when I stopped to see him. He might be in love with me, but there are no return feelings."

"I know that baby" he whispered as his forehead came together with hers "but hearing him say he professed his love for you made me crazy jealous that there is someone out there that could take you away from me."

"He can only take me if that was what I wanted too" she said moving her head to make him look at her "but its not. I love you and want to be with you."

"Until death do us part?"

"I don't know, did I agree to that?" she said sniffing back her tears and smiling at him.

"We both did baby."

"Well then, I love you till death do us part stud." Sidney leaned in and kissed her, letting their feelings flow between their lips. The kiss intensified but Karen pulled back to the dismay of Sidney "how about we finish this after dinner?" Sidney just smiled and shook his head yes before placing another kiss upon her lips and letting her go. They sat down at the table and began eating, forgetting about what happened.

Chapter 6

The next morning while Karen was at work, Sidney was getting ready to head to practice when his phone rang. It was the store to verify the delivery time for their furniture. He asked them to wait until after 2p to deliver the rest of the furniture and they agreed. He hung up and left for the arena. A little before 2p, Karen pulled up to the house and as she was walking to the door, a truck pulled up. She saw it was from the furniture store and unlocked the door, waving to the delivery guys to acknowledge they were there. They brought in the things for the upstairs first and got that altogether before bringing in the living room set. Karen told them how she wanted it and everything had it's place. As the movers left, Karen saw a truck from Best Buy and knew it was the tv for the living room. She let the guys in and they were getting everything hooked up when Sidney came in.

Karen came out of the kitchen when she heard talking "don't know stud, think we could've went bigger" she said nonchalantly to get a look from Sidney.

"It's not that big baby."

"Excuse me but what size it that tv?"

"60 inches ma'am" the technician said and she just looked at Sidney.

"What? I want you to have the feel like you're at the arena when I'm away for games."

"Is that the feel of sitting on your lap on the bench?"

"It'll enhance your NASCAR races too baby" he stated matter of fact to her.

"Really? Well I'm intrigued and for that I must give it a try then" she said walking back to the kitchen as Sidney laughed at her.

"I knew you'd see it my way beautiful" he said getting a laugh out of the technicians.

A little while later, Sidney was upstairs working in one of the guest rooms and Karen was downstairs hoping to get her surprise done for him. She had hung the last picture and was standing back admiring it. Sidney was about to come down and Karen hurried up and got the step ladder put away, going into the kitchen to finish up dinner.

Sidney came downstairs and looked at the tv in the living room as he walked past. But something caught his eye and he did a double take when he went back into the room.

"Baby?"

"Yeah?"

"Could you come into the living room for a minute please?"

Karen came walking in "what, I have something on the stove."

"Where did these pictures come from?"

"My guess is they were taken when you won the Stanley Cup. Have you blocked all that out already?"

"No" he said with a slight laugh "These weren't at your house and they weren't at mine before we came back. Where did they come from baby?" he said looking at her.

"I guess someone took them and blew them up, then framed them. I think they look nice and I need to get back to the stove."

Sidney saw her leave and looked back at the pictures. The one directly over the tv was him skating around with the Cup over his head after he just got it. The one to the right of the tv was a picture of him and his dad hugging on the ice, and the third picture was with him, Karen, Taylor and his parents around the Cup at his house in Nova Scotia at the party after all the festivities with the town. He smiled and headed into the kitchen.
"Karen, I'm being serious, where did they come from?"

"Do you not like them? Do you not want them up there?"

"No, I just want to know."

"For the two at Detroit, I got ahold of the photographer who took them and asked if I could have them enlarged for you, which he didn't mind and was happy to oblige and the third, it was taken by Natalie and she gave me a copy to enlarge. It was going to be a present for your parents at first, but figured it needed to be here."

"How do you keep surprising me like this?" he said walking up to her and wrapping his arms around her.

"Because if I told you things, you would want to do them or have someone do it for us and this way it's from me to you."

"I love you so much right now" he said kissing her.

"Only right now? Gee, must need to prove that I'm worthy for more later."

"You will always be worthy of my love if you keep doing this. I think I have the perfect place for the picture you gave me."

"Where do you want to put it?"

"On the wall as you go up the steps. Think it would look nice there."

"You don't want it in your hall of fame room?"

"It would look nice in there but I'd rather everyone see it."

"Then it would look perfect there."

"Ok" he said kissing her then let her go "I'm going to go hang it while you finish dinner." Karen just smiled and nodded her head as they kissed once more and Sidney left her alone.

After dinner, they were sitting in the living room on the couch watching tv. Sidney was laying down with Karen laying half on him, snuggled into his chest. As they were lying there, Karen moved a little and let out a sigh, getting the attention of Sidney.

"What's wrong?"

"Who said anything was wrong?" she said looking up at him.

"Baby, please. There are only two reason why you sigh. One is after we make love and the other is when you've been thinking and something's not right. From the look of us still being dressed and not reeling from an orgasmic high, I'm going with the latter and ask again, what's wrong?"

"I was just thinking about a conversation I had with Nat the other day."

"About her and Max."

"No, a different part."

Sidney laid there and waited for her to finish but when it stayed silent for a minute he got scared "are you going to finish telling me or do we play charades so I can guess?"

"We were just talking and I mentioned that since we're married and moved into a new house that it feels like we should taking that next step."

"You mean a baby."

"I know you're only 22 and not ready for everything to change this fast, but for some reason it just feels right for it happen."

"Baby, look at me" he said as Karen lifted her head and resting her chin on his chest "it feels right to me too. I was going to wait until we were truly settled before bringing it up about starting to look at agencies here."

"Is it really going to be that simple for us Sid?"

"You mean with it being private and not get out?"

"Yeah, I don't want any of this to distract you with the new season just starting."

"How many times do I need to say it...you and our life together will never distract my playing."

"It's easy to say it until it happens. Getting married is one day but taking care of a baby is everyday. We were already living together before we got married so it was no surprise. We're almost unpacked but that can be done over time. A baby will change the way we do things because we have another person to look after and take care of. You're hockey life will be challenged."

"Then we'll work on it until everything gets under control. Besides, adoption could take a while."

"I know."

"Karen, I don't back away from the things I want. I wanted you and I got that with ease" he said getting hit in the stomach by her making him laugh "I want a baby with you and we will stop at nothing to get that."

"How do you do that? Always turn everything I make impossible into something possible."

"Because I'm that good baby" he said getting a laugh out of her. Karen leaned up and kissed him before getting up "where you going?"

"Upstairs" she said getting his hand and helping him up "I want to know how good you are."

"Well who am I to argue a proposal like that." As he stood, Sidney wrapped his arms around her and pressed her body to his letting their lips meet again in a heated kiss. "You sure you don't want to stay down here and incorporate our new funriture in this adventure?"

"I have other plans for the new furniture."

"You will let me know what those plans are, right?"

"Maybe, but I think you like being surprised" she said before kissing him and heading upsatirs. Sidney ran to lock the front door and then up the steps to their bedroom. He caught her and they helped each other off with their clothes and getting into bed. Sidney covered her body with his, taking his time to make love to Karen. She embaced his body to feel every muscle as he moved inside of her and brought out more feelings he hadn't stirred inside her before. His last thrust sent her sensations for a loop as their bodies became one at that moment. Sidney laid still on top of her as their lips met for a soft loving kiss.

"So, did I meet up to your expectations baby?"

"On a scale of 1 to 10..."

"I'm off the charts right" he said making her giggle.

"But of course stud...but I'm not one to kiss and tell" she said getting out from under him and went to the bathroom.

"Yeah right baby...is that why your friends know all about our sex life?"

"Thats not kissing and telling" she said coming back to cuddle into his arms "that's more expressing my love and admirations for my husband to my friends." Karen heard him laugh "well what do you call all the locker room talk between you guys?"

"Now see baby, that is what you would call...um, it's right on the tip of my tongue, what is it....oh right, bragging."

"You ass."

Sidney smiled as he held onto her tighter "I love that you brag to your friends about me. I guess you could say it's a form of flattery."

"I think I'd be scared to know what the guys say about me from what you tell them."

"They all think you're great and love you, I think you can guess what they say."

"Geno's the only one I worry about, but other than that I just love how everything fits perfect between us."

"And a baby will fit even more perfect, trust me."

"I do Sid." She felt him kiss her temple before they laid their content until they fell asleep.

Before long, training camp and preseason games were over and the regular season was a day away. They had gotten everything put in place and just putting the finishing touches on rooms.

Karen hadn't seen or heard Sidney for the last few hours since she's been home and went looking for him. She found him in the room that he took over for all his trophies from playing hockey since he was little. Karen stood in the doorway and watched him for a few minutes.

"So studly" she said getting his attention as he turned his head to glance at her "when we get divorced, half of all this is mine right?" she said smirking but then got serious when he turned fully around.

"I don't think so baby" he said going back to placing everything how he wanted it.

"But law states that half of everything is mine and that would put all this hockey stuff in there too."

"We will not be going through this again. It is NOT hockey stuff it's my hockey memoriabilia."

Karen walked over to the cabinet and picked up his Stanley Cup ring "maybe I'll just demand this" she said putting it on and walking a few steps away.

"Sorry baby but I am being buried with that" he said holding out his hand "now if you would please give it back."

Karen looked between the ring on her finger and Sidney's outreached hand "no" she said shaking her head "if you want it, come and get it." Karen smirked and ran out of the room.

Sidney just stood there and smiled before taking off after her. He went into the bedroom but didn't see her in there. Karen was hiding in the bathroom and darted out and into the hallway before Sidney saw her and went after her. He followed her downstairs and throughout the whole house. Karen stopped in the dining room and was on one side of the table and Sidney was on the other side, staring each other down.

"We can do this the easy way baby. Just hand over the ring and you will only be punished as I see fit." Sidney started walking around the table but Karen started walking around staying away from him.

"Maybe I want to know what my punishment is first."

"I promise that you'll enjoy it, now give me back my ring."

"No" Karen said playfully and then stuck the ring down her shirt and inside her bra "like I said, if you want it come and get it." She took off running again and went into the living room stopping at one end of the couch and Sidney on the other end.

"You're not playing fair baby."

"This is how the game is played studly."

"Ok, how about we compromise?"

"I'm listening."

"For me to get my ring back, what do you want?"

Karen walked up to him seductively "I want to wear it while we make mad passionate love right here, right now" she whispered to him.

"I think I can make that compromise work but I want to see it so..." Sidney took off Karen's necklace and asked for the ring. Karen gave it to him and he put it on her necklace then put it back on around her neck "...it needs to be here."

"I love it when your kinky side comes out" she said lifting his shirt over his head.

Sidney grabbed the bottom of Karen's shirt and pulled it over her head as well "only you makes it come out baby."

They continued to undress each other until they were standing there completely naked. SIdney sat down on the couch and brought Karen down so she was straddling his lap. She leaned down to kiss him as his hands went to her ass and helped her grind over him. Karen heard the growl coming from SIdney's throat and knew he was getting turned on. Karen reached her hand inbetween them and found his hard cock, grabbing it and guiding it inside her. They got a rhythm going and Karen let go of Sidney and sat up away from him. She put her hands behind her and on his knees making sure he hit her spot. Karen could feel her orgasm begin to build within her body. She reached her hands up and massaged her breasts, letting her finger go inside the ring. Her chain was long enough that she could wear it and still play with her breasts, turning Sidney on more. He always loved watching her play with herself when they had wild sex and seeing the ring on her finger increased all his feelings. He could sense Karen was getting close and wanted to make this last a little while longer. He let her speed up and let her orgasm take over. He grabbed the base of his cock to make sure he didn't explode just yet. After Karen stopped moving on him, Sidney grabbed her ass and stood up, holding on to her. He switched postions on the couch and put Karen by the arm of the couch, to where she was sitting up a little bit. Sidney got as close to her as he could and began pounding back into her. The couch was moving a little from his hard movements and Karen gripped his biceps as he took over. Sidney had his eyes closed as he concentrated on his own pleasures and when he was ready, he opened his eyes and saw the ring lying in Karen's cleavage. As Karen's second orgasm took place, Sidney felt the tightness and seeing his ring on her body surrounded by the sweat glistening around it, made his orgasm come hard. He leaned down and kissed her before pressing his forehead to hers.

"Damn stud" she started inbetween the heavy breaths "between the Stanley Cup and your championship ring, I have to wonder what the sex will be like if you win the Gold Medal in February and I want to wear that."

"Well, you could wear yours and I can wear mine if I win it. Just think how hot that would make it?"

"I guess I'll have to get mine out of the safety deposit box at the bank then."

"I'd hope you would anyway since I would like it to go in the case with all my hockey stuff."

"I didn't think it was stuff stud."

"Memorabilia, stuff...it's all the same thing" he said leaning in to kiss her again before getting off her. As they sat up, the distinct sound of the doorbell echoed throughout the house.

"Are you expecting someone?" Karen said with a look of horror.

"Not that I'm aware of" he said and they both dressed in a hurry. Karen ran her fingers through her hair to tame it down, standing beside Sidney as he opened the door "Mom, dad...what are you guys doing here?"

Karen just smirked and looked at Sidney before stepping aside to let his parents in.

"Didn't Karen tell you we were coming? I told her we'd be in by 6p" Trina told her son after hugging him.

"No she didn't" he said looking at her as she was hugging his dad and smiling at him. After they finished their greetings, Sidney took their bags and put them by the stairs and walked over to Karen holding her back as his parents walked in front of them "forget to tell me something baby?"

"I guess I did."

"You planned this didn't you?"

"What, seeing if we could have sex and finish before your parents showed up? Why would I do a thing like that?" she said before kissing him and going to join his parents in the living room with Sidney shakng his head behind her.

"The house looks great. A lot more space."

"That was the whole point dad. You guys want a tour?"

"We'd love one" Trina said as all four of them got up and started to walk around.

They went upstairs and Sidney had their bags, putting it in the guest room designed for them "here you go, hope you like the room."

"It's wonderful Sid" Trina said looking around.

"Well Karen deserve the credit since she decorated it."

"I just made it simple, nothing to boast about."

"Well it looks beautiful Karen."

"Thanks. I'm going to go start dinner while you guys get settled."

"Baby, why don't we go out for dinner tonight?" Sidney said stopping her before she left the room.

"Sounds fine to me. I'll go grab a quick shower then." Karen gave Sidney a look and left the room.

"How about I go ready and we can head out for dinner? Let you guys rest for a little bit. If you need extra towels or anything, the cabinet in the bathroom has everything you can think of."

"We'll be fine Sid, go get changed and we'll see you in a little bit."

Sidney left the guest room and walked across the hall to his bedroom. He still heard the shower going and got undressed as he walked into the bathroom. He stepped inside behind Karen and took the soap out of her hands to help wash her body.

"You know this will go faster if you washed yourself stud."

"You wash my back, I wash yours remember."

Karen looked down and saw his hands over her breasts "that's not my back Sid."

"I'm getting there baby" he whispered as he pushed his know apparent erection into her ass.

"Feels like you want to get somewhere else."

Sidney let go of her breasts and turned her around to face him "where's my ring baby?"

"On top of the dresser. Didn't think it needed a shower."

"Good call baby" he said lifting her up against the wall "I'll clean it later, there's something more important that needs my attention right now."

Karen gasped as she felt Sidney slide inside of her. The soap on her back was making her move easier up and down the wall as he started to pound into her. Karen could barely keep her hands on his shoulders as the soap was making it hard to hold on. She dug her fingernails into the skin and tightened her legs around his thighs to stay in place.

"Oh god" she whispered knowing others were in the house.

"You feel so good baby" he said picking up the pace to bring them over the edge "so fucking good."

"Sid...." was all she could muster out when her orgasm rocked through her body and made her moan out. Sidney soon followed and spilled everything into her letting out a low growl himself. He made a couple more thrusts before holding her still for a minute then pulled out of her and set her down. She looked into his eyes as their lips met in a soft kiss. They broke apart and finished their shower so they could get ready to head out with his parents.