About Pucking Time: A Why Choose Hockey Romance by Stone Stacy & Jules Charlie

Author:Stone, Stacy & Jules, Charlie
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: SVM Publishing
Published: 2023-11-21T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER

SEVENTEEN

AMAYA

As I enter the dimly lit fast-food restaurant with the twins and a rowdy group of high school boys, a sense of nostalgia washes over me. The familiar scent of sizzling burgers and greasy fries greets me at the door, instantly transporting me back to simpler times. The place is adorned with neon signs and checkered tablecloths, giving it a cozy yet retro atmosphere.

The booths and tables are occupied by a mix of families, teenagers, and local patrons, their laughter and chatter creating a lively backdrop. It's a place that has witnessed countless gatherings and shared moments, a true slice of hometown charm.

I take a moment to look around as we walk in, my heart warmed by the memories that come flooding back now that I’m here with them again. The twins and I used to be regulars here, celebrating victories on the ice or simply hanging out after school. We came here when we were happy, sad, bored, or even just plain hungry.

Seeing it now with them by my sides feels like staring at a time capsule of our youth. Absolutely nothing has changed about this place. Same decor, same menu, same everything.

Nostalgia and a twinge of bittersweetness washes over me with the memories, though. As with all the others, back then, our time here was filled with laughter, inside jokes, and shared dreams. I felt like I belonged when I was with them. Like I was an essential part of our trio. The twins and I were inseparable, and those moments were some of the happiest of my life.

As I settle into the booth next to Austin, across from Brooklyn and Travis, with my gaze wandering over the familiar interior of the restaurant, I realize that dwelling on the past won't change a thing. We’ve all followed our separate paths, and those carefree days of high school are just memories now. I can't turn back time, but I can choose how to approach the present. And the future.

The laughter and camaraderie of the boys and the twins brings a smile to my face. It's time to stop feeling like an outsider and to start enjoying their presence. They won't be here for much longer and I've spent enough time dwelling on what I've lost. It's time to make the most of the time we have now, to create new memories and enjoy the time we’re sharing now.

With newfound determination, I take a deep breath and focus on said present, ready to savor every moment with the twins and Travis before they inevitably leave again.

As the lively conversation unfolds around me, I find myself drawn into the banter and laughter. The older guys effortlessly engage with the high school boys, and their camaraderie is infectious. It's as if time has stood still, and we're back in our own high school days, sharing stories and jokes with the team without a care in the world.

Austin, always a joker in a group like this, regales us with an embarrassing story about Brooklyn from their first year as NHL.

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