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Matt invited you to go with him to Shoulder Check. You didn’t really know what it was, but you said yes because it’s a free vacation. 

So you spent countless hours at the event watching Matt meet fans and letting him be the shining star he’s meant to be, while you hung back to admire him, his ass, cheering him on during the games, maybe watch the " Lean on Me " video on repeat.

Matt was feeling guilty that he hadn’t gotten to spend time with you during Shoulder Check. You sat next to him at his autograph booth, his giant hands on your thighs, giving them a light squeeze when he needed a reminder that his girl was right there next to him.

When he was waiting for the next person, he leaned into your ear, “I’m taking you out tonight.” Matt’s lips brushed against the shell of your ear. 

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Later that night, you and Matt quickly changed outfits. You were reapplying your lip gloss when you felt a pair of strong arms wrap around your abdomen, pressing feather-light kisses onto your shoulder. You felt butterflies fluttering. You twist your gloss closed before turning to face him. “Clingy much?” You teased, wrapping your arms around his neck, “Felt like I haven’t seen you all day. I miss my girl,” Matt mumbled, pressing his forehead against yours. You placed a loving peck on his lips. Matt chased your lips, but you placed your fingers on his lips. “You’re such an idiot.” You giggled, Matt grinned, “But I’m your idiot.” Matt stole a kiss from your lips and ran out of the bathroom before you could slap his chest.

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Matt pulled out your chair, “Ma’lady.” You rolled your eyes with a smile on your lips. You sat down and allowed Matt to push you in before getting himself settled into his chair. He handed a menu to you.

After Matt ordered for both of you, he silently gazed at you, “What?” feeling your cheeks heat up, “I can’t admire my girlfriend?” Matt chuckled, taking a sip of his water. You leaned back in your chair “stoooooop” You whined using your hand to cover your face, Matt leaned over the table and pulled your hands away “Thank you for coming with me” Matt pressed a loving kiss on both hands “Matty you know I wound’t miss it, especially the video” You teased, Matt internally groaned ever since the video of him and his fellow players sing Learn On Me it’s became one of your voice stims. 

Lean on me

“Stop”

When you're not strong

“Babe”

And I’ll be your friend 

“Sweetheart, please.”

He knew you were going to keep going, but luckily, the champagne arrived. “You still never told me the occasion?” You gave your boyfriend a suspicious look. Matt’s eyes widened. “I need a reason? There needs to be- I can’t…I’m appalled.” Matt clutched his imaginary pearls. You shook your head, “So dramatic”. 

Matt raised his glass, “To my amazing girlfriend whose always supportive and understanding when it comes to my job. When I first met you, I knew you were the person I wanted to be with forever. I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for us.” Matt clinked his glass against yours. When you took a sip, you felt something sharp touch your lip. Matt tried to hide his gleeful grin behind his hand. 

You studied your glass to find a ring, a diamond ring to be specific. You stumbled over your words, Matt took the glass out of your hand, fished out the ring with your fork, and got down on one knee. The whole restaurant died down to stare at the young couple, “Marry me?” Matt smiled, your heart exploded with joy, “Yes!” You screamed, smashing your lips against his.

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After dinner, you and Matt went to an ice cream shop. Matt laced your fingers together and twirled you around before pulling you into his chest. “I love you,” you mumbled, cupping your fiancé’s cheeks. “I love you more.” Matt pulled you into a loving kiss so you couldn’t argue.

You stirred awake when you heard a giant stomping closer to you. Sadly, this wasn’t the first time this happened. Ever since the season ended, Matt’s been restless.

You cracked an eye open to check the time. 11:28 AM, not too bad, there’ve been days when he's woken you up at 8 in the morning. On those days, is when you consider the option of murder.

You sat up, rubbing sleep out of your eyes, when the bedroom door opened. An amused smile appeared on your lips when you saw Matt’s head poking through the crack. “Hi, baby,” Matt grinned, excited that you were awake. 

Matt finally entered the room with a tray of chocolate chip pancakes. “What’s this? You wondered, looking up at Matt, who placed the tray onto your lap. Matt clenched his pearls, “Can’t I just do something nice for my girl?” Matt gasped. You rolled your eyes, pretending to be annoyed, but your smile gave you away.

You stared at your breakfast with hesitation, not because you didn’t appreciate Matt’s gesture but rather…Matt isn’t a good cook. If there were a risk of messing up something as simple as cereal, Matt would do it without hesitation. 

“Aren’t you going to eat it?” Matt wondered who was now lying on his stomach on his side of the bed. You gazed into Matt’s doe-like eyes; he had that twinkle in his eyes, the kind that made him believe that you were the center of his world. 

You just couldn’t say no.

You sliced off a piece of your pancakes, so far so good. Your heart is running faster as the piece of pancake gets closer to your mouth. You felt Matt press some soft kisses onto your arm, the things I do for love.

You bit into the pancake, and it was good. You moaned at how the chocolate chips melted in your mouth, and a wave of relief washed over Matt. 

You chomped on your breakfast, and Matt would kiss whatever part of you he could get his hands on. Matt loves playing on the Rangers, but he loves the off-season more, as he gets to spend time with his family, friends…but more importantly, he gets to be with you. No more having you wake up to an empty bed, no more coming home late after a game, no more being ripped away from you for who knows how long of a roadie. He can rot in his bed with you in his arms. 

You finished your breakfast. “So what’s your secret? You can’t cook.” You looked at him with a raised brow. Matt chuckled, “There’s no secret, angel…I’m just naturally gifted.” Matt batted his eyes. The truth is, those were his fourth attempts.

Matt set the tray on his dresser, saying he would wash it later. 

So now the two of you lie in bed entangled, enjoying each other's company. “What does my angel want to do today?” Matt wonders, smooshing his face into your hair, “I don’t know, what do you want to do?” You mumbled into his chest. Matt kissed the top of your head. “We can go to that cafe you like, or go see that movie you wanted to see? We can do anything as long as you’re with me.” Matt smiled, and you felt your cheeks heat up.

The two of you decided to stay in bed, and Matt decided to put on your favorite movie from when you were young. Moments like this are something Matt cherishes, makes him grow with anticipation about your future together.