Chapter 16

I just nodded my head as he grabbed a lawn chair and pulled it over in front of mine so that we were facing each other.

"I'm not the type of guy who tries to come in the middle of another relationship." He began, pretty calmly.
"I know but..." I said before getting cut off.
"And I hate cheaters so I don't get why you didn't tell me about Ethan."
"Sid..."I tried again but got cut off again. This time he sounded a lot more agitated.
"How the hell was I supposed to know he was your boyrfriend if you didn't mention him to me once?"
"If you..." I tried but once again got cut off.
"I guess I was wrong, you're not the type of person I can see myself with." He snapped as he got up and began walking away.

At this point I was pretty pissed off that he wouldn't let me say what I wanted to. I caught up to him when he got a few feet away from me and stood in front of him.

"You are not going to talk to me like that and then just walk away from me without letting me say anything." I basically yelled at him.
"And you're going to stop me?" He yelled back.
"Yes. You may be Mr. hot shot golden boy captain of the Penguins to everyone else but not me. I don't give a damn who you are I'm not going to deal with what just happened."
"Fine, talk. But what could you possibly have to say that'll justify yourself?"
"How about the fact that I am NOT with Ethan and that was the first time I've heard from him? Yeah and I also told him that I couldn't go out with him because I might be seeing someone else. What a mistake that was." I snapped and turned around walking away from him and going back inside.

"Max can you please take me home now?" I asked as soon as I got inside and met up with him.
"What's wrong, is everything OK?" He asked looking concerned and signalling for Logan to come over too.
"It's fine I just want to go." I stated.
Him and Logan just looked at each other but they both headed out with me.

As we opened the door we were met by Nathalie coming inside from the store. "You three leaving already?" She asked.
"Yeah I'm going to bring these two home and head home for some rest myself." Max answered.
"OK then well I hope you had a good time tonight. Max good luck in the playoffs and it was nice meeting you two Logan and Brooke." She said smiling at the three of us.
"Thanks Nat." Max said with a smile of his own.
"Yeah thanks for inviting us and it was nice meeting you too." I responded while the three of us walked to Max's car waving to Nathalie as she went inside.

The three of us walked over to Max's car in silence and we all climbed in. Logan had offered me the front seat but I let him sit up there so him and Max could talk while I calmed down some. I was lost in my thoughts until Logan said my name snapping me out of it. We were in our driveway and the two of them were laughing at me.

"So are you going to tell me what happened to make you upset?" Max asked as he opened the door for me to get out.
"Well first of all I'm pissed not upset. And second, it's only early yet why don't you come hang out with us for a while since I dragged you away from your party?" I offered with a smile.
"I would love to come in with you guys for a while."
"Great." I replied with a smile as he held out his arm so I could loop mine in his. Then we walked side by side following Logan inside the house.

"So Max, would you like a cup of coffee or anything?" Logan offered.
"Yeah I'll take a cup of coffee if it's no trouble." He answered.
"No problem I was going to have one anyway. Brooke you want one?"
"I'd love one. I'm going upstairs to get out of this dress and into something more comfy." I said as I headed upstairs to my bedroom and the two of them talked about random things. I decided to shove on a pair of pajama pants and a tank top. When I had that done I headed back downstairs in time to see Logan mixing up our coffees.

"Looks like I have good timing." I said as I entered the kitchen and grabbed the coffee Logan had mixed up in my pink mug for me.
"You're good at coming around when the work's all done." Logan stated joking around with me.
"Whatever, I do all the work around this place while you're still asleep." I said joking back with him.
"Play nice you crazy kids." Max said as we all entered the living room. As soon as we had sat down Max's phone went off. He looked at his text and smiled while responding back. "You guys are going to get a text now." He said and as soon as he did both Logan and my phone went off signalling a text.

What the hell, you guys left without me. Didn't even say goodbye.
-Jordan

"Awwe I feel bad now." I said as I noticed Logan laughing at his text as well. "Yours from Jordan too?" I asked, laughing.
"Yeah, that guys is funny." Logan answered as the three of us kept texting Jordan.

Sorry Staalzy, you could've followed us.
-Brooke

I didn't know you were leaving.
-Jordan

I didn't see you.
-Brooke

I'm so hurt, I feel so abandoned.
-Jordan

LOL, awwe next time I'll make sure to find you before anybody else.
-Brooke

Promise?
-Jordan

I promise.
-Brooke

Ok then you are forgiven.
-Jordan

I'm so relieved.
-Brooke

You should be lol. I'll ttyl hun.
-Jordan

Ttyl. Xoxo
-Brooke

We all put our phones away laughing at how comical Jordan is. I sat back for a minute wondering how Logan and I were lucky enough to get so close with this awesome group of guys until Max snapped me out of it once again.

"Well you're always out there. Care to tell us what happened with Sid now?" He asked while we all sat back and drank our coffee.
"Are you sure you want to talk about this? I mean you guys are really close." I responded.
"I'm sure. I know we've only known each other for a few months but you guys are like my little bro and sis. So I kind of feel protective over the two of you especially since you're basically here alone, with only each other to count on." Max replied causing Logan and me to smile.
"Thanks man." Logan said to him.
"OK so here goes." I said. I then described to them everything that had happened.

"Wow I didn't think he would do that." Logan said sounding a little angry. "Who do he think he is?"
"Alright I know that wasn't fair for him to jump the gun like that." Max began. "But look at his side of the story. He's always being used by girls for his name or money. Imagine how frustrating if must be for him, never knowing if the girls he likes are being honest with him or only using him. And thinking that you were with Ethan and yet led him on kind of must've been like a slap in the face for him"
"True." Logan stated.
"I understand that guys I really do but not everyone is like that and he could've at least given me a chance to speak. I won't let people walk all over me. Now can we change the subject?"
"Sure but I think you should just talk to him about this. He's a really nice guy he just has to have his guard up at all times." Max said with a little smile as him and Logan went off talking about hockey, and leaving me with thoughts of what I should do about this whole Sid situation.