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“It’s thrilling, isn’t it?” she asks with a silly grin “Watching yourfor every inch of ice?”

I scan the arena, noting Kane’s currently on the bench while the third line has the ice It’s halfway through the second period, and the Vengeance is up by one goal Kane has played well tonight, but his ice ti those who are questionable to decide on the final tea the playoffs that his spot is virtually guaranteed

At least, that’s ht

But it is thrilling to be here Kane gave me a jersey with his na In all the years I’ve been his best friend and a fan of his, I’ve never had a jersey But it was clearly iht, and noonder how I ever ithout In fact, I’m not sure if I’ll ever want to take it off

“You’re still good for to me from my other side

“Daht,” I reply

We have a girls’ night planned I’irls’ night We’re not going to be going out for drinks, dinner, and

Nope

Blue has invited us girls over to her house—although I’a-mansion—for a sleepover There will be food and alcohol Probably be our own type of clubbing right there in the house, but it’s going to be done in pajamas

I mean… it’s like an adult pajama party

It’s theI’ve heard about I’irlfriend Once Kane filled the role ofwith or confide to I was happy having lots of acquaintances and cool friends to go out with now and again Once I was on the road, I enjoyedout at campsites

But I’ve never, ever had girlfriends I wanted to be close to To share things with

And yet, I know these are the girls I’ve had a lot of one-on-one tiroups—especially since —but this will be the first tiether for an extended period I’m psyched

“What’s Kane doing toht? Aaron asked hi, but he said he had plans”

For a moment, I wonder if I should keep this secret to irls I motion Clarke to co to follow Ella toet a read on the guy”

“But why?” Clarke asks, brows draard