Playing for Keeps, Not Cheats.

[lauren.]

I raised an eyebrow as I pulled away a little to see her face,"You actually want to go to a party with me?"I asked as a small grin began to form on my lips.

[haileyjordan]

"I'm willing to try it," I said with a nod, "I'm sure the
media will love that," I laughed as I moved my hair out
of my face.

[lauren.]

I smirked slightly,"They'll find out sooner or later that I have a daughter. Though I don't really want Taylor's name out there, more for her safety,"I said frowning slightly.

[haileyjordan]

I sighed, remembering the consequences of fame.
"I'm sure she'll be fine. As long as she's with us. It's
not like she can really go anywhere on her own."

[lauren.]

"I know, but I mean, even at her friends, school, dance, her sitter. It can get crazy. But we need to tell the sitter just so she knows in case reporters show up at her house,"I said running a hand through my hair. I hadn't even thought of the possibility of reporters following Taylor around. Or even Hannah for that matter.

[haileyjordan]

I nodded; this would be more work than I thought.
"We have to explain it to Taylor then also," I said.
"I think all of our lives are changing, and we just need
to be prepared for it."

[lauren.]

I nodded my head,"Absolutely,"I said breathing in. "I've missed two hockey practices so far,"I said quietly. I don't know why I said it but I guess I needed to tell someone. I mean, it has been eating at me but I keeping getting told I'll get kicked off the team if I miss so much. Being on a professional hockey team is business.

[haileyjordan]

"Sam!" I said, in shock. "Why the hell are you doing that?
This is your career at stake? You cannot keep doing that,"
I told him. I didn't want anything getting in the way of his
dream, of his life. He deserved it too much.

[lauren.]

I raised an eyebrow as she practically yelled at me,"Whoa whoa whoa, you told me sacrifices have to be made. And plus, I wanted to watch Taylor that night and I wanted to see her dance,"I said glancing at her, ready for her to yell this time.

[haileyjordan]

"I never said drastic sacrifices! Hockey is your passion
Sam. You can't just give that up," I sighed as I ran my
hand through my hair.

[lauren.]

"Oh,"I said feeling stupid as I stared at the ground. "Well I still wanted to spend time with Taylor,"I said glancing at her.

[haileyjordan]

"There are plenty of times you can spend time with her,"
I said, placing my hand on his arm. "Just work around your
schedule. Any time will make Taylor happy Sam," I assured him.

[lauren.]

I chuckled softly,"Though I'd like to be with her all the time,"I said shrugging slightly as I looked at her.. From Hannah's touch, my arm was tingling slightly and it felt good to have her touch.

[haileyjordan]

I looked at him when he said he always wanted to be with her.
"Even I can't do that," I said with a small smile. "Baby steps,"
I told him, taking my hand away from his arm.

[lauren.]

I gave a small smile,"Yeah,"I said as I looked at her. I wanted to kiss her but she wanted to take it slow. I stood up quickly so I wouldn't have the chance,"I'm going to go use the restroom real quick,"I said before heading down the hallway to the bathroom. Damn it Sam, get a hold of yourself. You've turned into an emotional bag of shit. I sighed and stared at myself in the mirror.