The Hockey Star's Chasing Game

room, enthusiastically urging me to tell her about him. That would be the last thing I need.Over the years, I've certainly learned a lot about him, but I don't really know him. I only know how he presents himself to the outside world, what he really thinks, and how he's with his close friends-I have no idea about that.My plan to avoid him is actually going extremely well. I've seen him a few times from a distance, but that's it. As far as I'm concerned, I'd like to keep it that way.I've resolved to end this crush, even if I'm not there yet, I'll make it happen. After all, I've already been on two dates. That's a hell of a lot for me in just two months. Unfortunately, I quickly realized that it would never amount to anything, which meant it was over. Still, every beginning is good, right?I wanted to be more open, and I think I've been doing pretty well so far. Sure, I could do more and spend less time stuck in this tiny room, but it's already

s team in a house near the ice rink, which is about a mile away. I was glad the dorm I got a spot in was located so he wouldn't have to pass by it-at least, I thought so."See you, Emmy," he says, putting his hand on my shoulder as he passes before hurrying over to his friends.I take another deep breath to calm my racing heart. Once again, Asher has managed to completely shake me up, and on top of that, I've been acting completely stupid. He probably thinks I'm socially incompetent now-if he hasn't already.On top of that, I can still feel the tingling from his touch on my shoulder that just won't go away.***The lecture passes me by as if I were seeing it thr

good combination for a successful evening.***When I enter my room a little later, the next surprise of the day awaits me.There, I find June wildly making out on her bed with some tall, brown-haired guy. I'm just glad they're a

ition also appears in his eyes, and the next moment his grin widens. "You're the one with A-""I'm already gone," I interrupt frantically, unable to get out the door fast enough.I pull my phone out of my pocket and reply to Isla. Netflix is ​​probably on the agenda for today after all. But anything's better than staying in the room for another second.***At Isla's, we've made ourselves comfortable on her loft bed, and her laptop is on the mattress in front of us. We're scrolling through the movie selection, or rather, only Isla is doing it, because my thoughts are once again on Asher."Emmy... Hey Emmy," her voice slowly reaches me as she waves her hand in front of my face.I flinch and look at her in shock.She laughs quietly to herself and says, "I'm sorry. But I asked you something several times and you didn't respon