The air of the Turks and Caicos is laced with the scent of the salt from the sea and that very expensive sunscreen that makes Bella's skin flawlessly sparkle. The humid air is sticking to Bella's skin like a layer of silk, second layer, the first one is slung across her hips over her very string bikini. She's standing on the deck of the huge rented private villa on the water, looking out over the ocean and it’s vast nature. How this ocean looks like a hammered sapphire, rhythmically pulsing and dancing. Everything feels so very saturated here, the neon pink of her freshly made drink, the gold of her jewelry on her skin and the sharp clean line of the horizon beyond that sapphire ocean. Everything feels a little bit more emotionally saturated and touchable.

Matt had never been to Turks and Caicos, and he was in awe of the beauty that he was surrounded by in the private villa that they had rented. The villa was something like out of the movies; it was so gorgeous, and the water was unlike anything he had ever seen; it was so blue and clear. He could hardly believe his luck that he was in a place like this, for one, but the fact that he was in this place with such a gorgeous woman like Bella was surreal to him too. It still blew his mind that someone as gorgeous as her wanted to be his girlfriend, and he felt very lucky to be here with her, to have her as his, and he just wanted to spend this whole vacation spoiling her and showing just how much she meant to him.

i know this is probably a question you get nonstop but is it really a thing that most hockey player's teeth aren't real? @rempesmatt

Yeah, a lot of us take pucks and sticks to the mouth, so it's just a risk of the game. It's rare for a hockey player to have all his real teeth, so if you ever want to date one, sorry to say they're going to have fake ones. At least one or two fake ones anyway.

i've been ridin' hard for the w lately so gettin' my sports fill by supportin' the girls but i think i been sleepin' on hockey. i saw they got the women's league, too, but been knowin' about the nhl. just never got on board since oakland doesn't have their own team. but i'm thinkin' i need to change my ways so give me the deets. what should i know? who do we hate? @rempesmatt

I have to agree that you've been sleeping on hockey, because I'm going to say right now it's the best sport in the world. And I'm not just saying that because I play; I've just always felt that way about hockey since I was a little kid. Though, I will say you should watch the PWHL because those ladies are amazing, but yes to watching the NHL too. I mean, obviously I'm going to tell you to hate everyone but the New York Rangers, since that's who I play for. Though you should really hate the Bruins, the Penguins, the Flyers, the Islanders, and the Devils, the Rangers hate them the most.

Wait? are you really being serious right now?? If you happen to be, you just made my entire week if not month. As much as I know you have to be there even injured for the importance of it all, but having you here and all to myself sounds the best for both of us. I am currently at my place in Austin, and it feels like the only right answer to that is fast as possible? I mean does that sound good to you? There is so much even injured and limited that we could do here. Ill be gentle though, no line dancing yet or bull roping.

I do love hearing that I've made your entire month, baby, because you know that's what I always want to do. I had to go to a couple of games, but now that I've got the all-clear, I can come to Austin until our away games in Florida, okay? I wanted to come sooner but had to deal with some doctor appointments and trainer meetings, but now that I've got the free time, I can come to you, and we can stay in Austin until next week when we have to head to Florida for those games. But thank you for promising to be gentle with me, though; you don't have to worry too much about me. We can maybe do a little line dancing at least, alright?

Happy bunny day to my guy

You're doing a dangerously good job you somehow keep me warm in the distance with all these sweet words. That's what I went to sleep thinking about last night after a party. I know you think that and even feel that and I dont want to disregard your feelings in anyway I only want to hold you every time you tell me. But I don't see how anyone could resist you in looks or charm or personality. If you ask me Im quite pleased that it's like our little thing and I am changing that for you, changing rejection maybe? They were all fools in the past if you ask me. I’m missing you like crazy but please distract me any time you like. Even when you're miles away I can't tell you how much space you are taking up in my mind now and how magically you make me feel. Best decision of my life thus far when Valentine's shifted it all. As for my 'hockey era,' and I agree I need some totally appropriate gear for it, jersey falls into that. I'd be proud to wear your number. I would love to be your girl. The idea of throwing on your Rangers jersey, just your jersey on that night and cheering you on at Madison Square Garden sounds like pure heaven to me. Some away-game trips sounds absolutely perfect to me and we can make them romantic around your demands. You better get used to me being around, because I'm definitely not going anywhere. I love being with you, if it isnt clear.

It makes me happy every time you say that I'm doing such a good job keeping you warm even when we're far apart, because you know that's my goal, right? Plus, the idea that you were thinking about me after a party last night while you went to sleep has the biggest smile on my face right now. You're the sweetest, most beautiful girl that I've ever had the luxury of having in my life, and I'm going to keep pinching myself for being lucky enough to get you. Plus, you're always talking me up and making me feel so good about myself. Glad we're both missing each other like crazy. Do you know when you'll be back in New York? I hope soon! Though I love that we've been able to FaceTime each other most nights and still see each other, because I would die a little if I didn't at least get to see your beautiful face every night like I have been. I still can't help but smile that all of this started on a drinking game and me getting naked and diving into the ocean. Who would have thought? Hopefully you like the jersey I got you with my name on it; I know it'll look amazing on you. Plus, hearing you say that you're proud to wear my jersey and proud to be my girl makes me smile so much. I can't wait to have you cheering me on with my jersey on; it's going to make me do amazing things on the ice, I just know it. In April we've got back-to-back games in Florida, and I was thinking maybe you could come with us for that. What do you think? And I know I can do something romantic for us in Florida. I love the idea of you being around and that you're not going anywhere, because I love being with you too a whole lot. And I'm still going to be pinching myself now that Bella Hadid is my girlfriend. I hope you know that.

Biggest goal these days is to come to one of your games and see you in action. I feel like I'm busy a lot of the time and miss out on doing all these cool things. Don't get me wrong, I love my job and wouldn't change a single thing about it. But all work and no play makes Joe go crazy. Have you always wanted to be an athlete? My love for music came before my love for acting and I've been really fortunate that I got the opportunity to work in both fields. Tell me more about where your love came from. @rempesmatt

I would love to have you at one of our games, man. It would be an honor to see you there, as I'm a big fan. But I can understand you being busy, especially since you're either doing music or acting, you know? Do you ever have any free time to do anything? I've pretty much always wanted to play hockey; I started to learn when I was three years old and just knew that being in the NHL was my goal from the start. I just always hoped that as I got older, I would be good enough to be drafted into the NHL, and thankfully I was. Because I never really saw myself doing anything else, you know? Like, did you ever see yourself doing anything outside of music or acting? But there's not a single thing that's like being out on the ice; I can't explain it; it's euphoria every time.

You always know just exactly what to say to make me lose my mind in happiness dont you? I can't even speak words you are too good at it all. I’m certain more than anything I am missing you right now too. You call me easy to flirt with? Have you heard yourself in these last five minutes? Fashion month has been a complete whirlwind I barely remember it all but I know I had fun and wore some cool things. LA was gorgeous and I of course did all my favorite things like eating sushi and shopping, but if I’m being completely honest? I kept finding myself getting distracted thinking about a certain hockey player. And okay, maybe I was going to write you off at first, as just a guy who wanted top hook up with me. I feel bad cause that's a stereotype you all get written off as and you quickly proved otherwise. I am even more glad I gave you a shot. You proved me wrong, and I already know you're not like the rest of them. It's hard to resist after seeing you in your element. Yeah, I was definitely a fan of that look, all sweaty and victorious. I am officially entering my hockey era just for you. I would absolutely love to come to more home games this year. Oh this is the girlfriend space perks? Not that we are that official yet Im just scoping out the perks. Away trips sound like the perfect little trip and a place to be supportive. As for the Rangers' wives and girlfriends group chat... and I thought I was getting ahead of myself but clearly we are both in the best way. don't sell yourself short Love. If they asked what I was doing with you, I know what I am doing here.

I do? Coming from a guy that swears he had no luck with women before you, I'm struggling to believe sometimes I'm doing this good of a job, babe. I'm glad we're both missing each other, but I hate that we're missing each other too, because I wish you were here with me right now. I do love flirting with you, so yeah, you're easy to flirt with. What can I say? I'm glad you've been having a fun time though, baby, but it makes me smile hearing you say that I was distracting you. I love that you were thinking about me, since I sure as hell was thinking about you too. I'm glad you gave me a shot too, and honestly, I don't blame you for thinking that because a lot of guys in the NHL are just looking to hook up, especially guys my age. But after spending time with you on Valentine's Day, I knew that you were something special and should be treated as such. So just happy that you didn't let the stereotype scare you off. Makes me want to play more and take you out after since you're so into sweaty and victorious me. I love that you're entering your hockey era, and the NHL is lucky to have you as a fan, let's be real. I mean, there are a lot of extra perks of you being the girlfriend of a certain Ranger player. Plus, the idea of seeing you wearing my jersey to one of the home games? I really love the idea of that. But maybe when you're not so busy, I'll look and see which away games would appeal to you? Oh, I didn't even think until after I said it that I might be getting ahead of myself, but I also don't care because I want that with you, you know? For you to be my girl. And the idea of you being part of the other wives and girlfriends? Just, I'd be over the moon about that. Yeah? Well, I love that you're with me, you know?

See this is me with a ridiculously prideful smile on. I think you see me in this beautiful way that others cant compete with and the way you talk to me with such respect but also aint afraid to flirt... I don't know jsut think you are a perfect mix to me. Well then it must be really dull here lately with me hopping to fashion weeks and LA for a day. Im sorry for that baby. You do -do that all day but I dont mind. I think you are vastly underrating how handsome you are, I was only going to write you off cause you were a hockey player. I do know a bit about hockey but I had a stereotype in mind and I am sorry for that. You are making my heart melt. I mean I have literally passed out and it's all your fault. This is me on the floor you have to wake me up like sleep beauty now. I would love to come out with you after for dinner any time but last night after you were all sweaty and hot, yum. By the way I didnt think you were a dork, I found the nervousness endearing really. You were incredible in that game. though. That is what I saw in there Think I am really going to get into hockey. Please invite me to any game you want to in the future.

Yeah? I know you look beautiful with that smile on your face, and I'm sad I'm not seeing it right now. And I'm glad that you can see that I see you that way, because I really do. I love telling you that you're gorgeous and making you feel like the prettiest girl in the room. And I can't help but flirt with you too; you're easy to flirt with, you know? How did the fashion weeks go for you? I bet you killed it! And how did LA go for you? I know you probably killed it there too. Best-looking girl in California, I just know it. Your calling me handsome is making me blush right now, and you were going to write me off because I play hockey? I know what you were probably thinking: a lot of athletes are players, right? I'm not like that though. But I'm glad you gave me a shot anyway; even with having that stereotype in mind, I feel lucky for that. I'm making your heart melt? I'm glad for that, but I can't be having you passing out though, not when I'm not there to bring you back. You're making me blush that you liked it when I was all sweaty and hot, but I'm glad you came out with me after the game; that really made me so happy. Plus, I'm glad that you didn't think I was a dork either. Plus, you're really going to get into hockey? I love hearing that, and I will invite you to more home games for sure. Maybe some away games too, if you want to travel a little with me. And if this dating keeps going well, you can get invited into the Rangers' wives and girlfriends group chat. I already know they'd love you. In fact, they'd probably ask what the hell the Bella Hadid was doing with me, though.

Hopefully we at least beat you guys, since we obviously let you guys win last time. We could do with a win, be nice to us! Yeah? Sounds like what everybody's been doing, going back home for a bit, because I did the same. Back in training now, though. Want to get a head start on it before we go back next week. Crazy how this break both feels like it's lasted forever, and has come and gone super quickly.

Wait, people were saying you let us win that one time you played us? Really? That's wild, like anyone would let anyone win on purpose. People are so stupid. The break didn't last long enough in my eyes. I met someone and was really enjoying spending my free time with her, and then the break was over. Though, being on injury has helped me see a lot more of her at least. How's playing going? I'm not jealous or anything that I can't play a lot of the time because of my stupid hand or anything.