Staal [A Jordan Staal Story] Sixteen

The road trip went well with the Pens winning two of the three games. They did beat Florida in Florida and Ottawa in Ottawa, but when it came to playing the Thrashers they lost in OT but still got a point out of it. Miriya had spent everyday for the last week working to try to make for the lost hours and to try to keep her mind off missing Jordan, the latter didn`t work. Every night Jordan called her and they would talk for about half an hour since Jordan wouldn`t have much time after games till the team left for the next city.

But finally Sunday came, they day the team, was going to be home. Since they had lost the night before they had practice and were working on four on four stuff so they could better their overtime play. Miriya had Jordan pick her up that morning & take her to practice with him. Practice ended with a speech by Therrien as usual then everyone went and showered.

A couple of players along with Michelle and Miriya decided to spend their Sunday with a nice relaxing game of paintball. Once they got to the paintball range they divided up into two teams and the war began. Michelle and Sid were on the same team and Miriya and Jordan were on the same team. After a while Sid took a shot to the back of the neck.

"Ahhh," He said. "Damn that hurts."

"Come on you take pucks to the head all the time, suck it up," Michelle said smiling.

Sid picked up his gun off the floor & shot Michelle in the leg. "How's that feel?" He asked.

"You`re mean," Michelle said starting to tear up.

"I`m sorry," He said hugging her. They walked to some random corner. " I love you."

"I love you too Sid," He kissed her & about fifteen minutes later Sid`s phone rang.

"Hello?"

"We`re leaving so you might wanna get out here," Colby said.

"Alright Army, we`re coming."

A few minutes later Michelle and Sid got to the parking lot and everyone headed home. Everyone got their share of welts and bruises, Sid on the back of his neck, Michelle's left leg, Miriya had one on her right arm, and Jordan on his left thigh. Miriya and Jordan went to Jordan`s house to ice their battle wounds and to play with Mo.

"Hi Mo, how are you?" Miriya asked when the dog jumped on her lap. "You`re such a cute little puppy, yes you are, yes you are."

"I`m glad you love Mo so much and he likes you too."

"So we`re playing Marc tomorrow, how do you think that'll go?" Miriya asked putting her head on his shoulder, but still petting Mo.

"I don`t know we1ve already played the Rangers three times this season so we know their style, so we should do fine."

"Good, it`s been like three months since I saw Marc."

"I know, but it`s okay he`s not that cool," Jordan said with a laugh.

"You`re so mean."

"I know but you love me," He said with a smile.

"Yes I do," She kissed him and it turned into making out.

After dinner Jordan too Miriya home and she did her homework. The next day went slowly as Monday's always did, lunch came after what seemed like a forever of classes. "So Michelle how's that leg?"

"Sore, how's your arm?"

"A lot better than it was, it doesn`t hurt anymore but the bruise is pretty."

"That`s good, at least it wasn`t your boyfriend who shot you."

"That`s true, I still think that`s funny, but not at the same time."

"Yeah, so we`re playing Marc tonight right?"

"Yep, it should be fun, I haven`t seen him in like three months."

"Yeah, all of Jordan`s family seems really nice."

"Yeah Eric & Marc are really sweet; I still need to meet Jared & his parents."

"Yep, but you have plenty of time to meet them."

"You haven`t met any of Sid`s family have you?"

"No, but I`ve heard they`re nice."

"Same, I think Taylor's like twelve or something & then there`s his parents."

"Yep, can`t wait to meet them."

After school Miriya caught the early bus, went home and got ready for the game. At four-thirty Jordan pulled into Miriya`s driveway and they went off to the Mellon. Before the game Marc came over to the Pens locker room.

"Hey Miriya how are you?"

"I`m good Marc how are you?"

"Good, ready to kick some Pens ass."

"Sure you are," Jordan said coming up behind Miriya.

"Oh hey Jordan, and we`re ready."

"Okay, we`ll see about that. You should probably get to you locker room and get ready."
"Okay, see ya on the ice, bye Miriya," He said giving her a hug then walked out of the home locker room.

The Pens went out & fought hard through all sixty minutes and came out on top. The Rangers went home with their fourth loss to the pens of the season and the Pens held the heads high.