CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

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user the whole teams fine
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lola.thompson ikr
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stassiegreen lola.

luca.fantilli #Didntmakeit
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stassiegreen you were blinking in all of them

sofia.commm i'm such a good photographer

user anyone else notice how the guys look at stassie?
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user RIGHT
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user especially ethan
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user NAH MAN HAVE YOU SEEN MARK? HES LIKE IN LOVE W HER
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user ok but can we talk abt the way luke looks at sofia
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sofia.commm THATSVWHAT IM SAYING

user matter of fact... where's everybody from?
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stassiegreen lo and i are from michigan!
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lola.thompson not what she means babe
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stassiegreen i know🙂

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lola.thompson plz hurry up i don't wanna be here alone anymore
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stassiegreen calm your tits

luca.fantilli Bro I could have a broken ankle rn and you're posting on insta?
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stassiegreen you def don't have a broken ankle and plus the game isn't for 2 more hours
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luca.fantilli Okay but still.

markestapa I miss youuuu
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stassiegreen come home, the kids miss you
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markestapa Game day Mcdonald's?
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stassiegreen yk it
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edwards.73 I want game day Mcdonald's
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stassiegreen no.

rutgermcgroaty Shit you fine as hell
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stsssiegreen smash.

franknazar14 I'm coming here to deliver a message from Nolan
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stassiegreen yes?
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franknazar14 He says you look hot
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stassiegreen oh🙂

Luke Hughes sent you a message!

Luke Hughes
Stassie I'm so sorry

stassie :)
for what?

Luke Hughes
I swear I did nothing wrong

stassie :)
ok ur scaring me

Luke Hughes
Okay so one of them is my brother's best friend and the other is my brother

Luke Hughes
But I am in no need related to them

stassie :)
what🙂
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stassie :)
wHY

stassie :)
did your brother just follow me

stassie :)
aND TREVOR ZEGRAS

stassie :)
luke what did you say🙂

Luke Hughes
NOTHING I SWEAR TO GOD

Luke Hughes
I was just scrolling through your instagram comments and they looked over my shoulder

stassie :)
YOURE SAYING JACK HUGHES AND TREVOR ZEGRAS ARE GONNE BE AT YOUR GAME

Luke Hughes
Yeah...

stassie :)
shit man

stassie :)
you mind if i get w your brother?

Luke Hughes
Yeah I do mind actually

stassie :)
😞

Luke Hughes
Don't you already got a bf

stassie :)
oh yeah i forgot

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lightsking.stassie JACK HUGHES JUST FOLLOWED ME ON INSTAGRAM I REPEAT

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sofia.commm you're fucking kidding.
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los_lollipop ME NEXT?
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lhughes_06 😔
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markestapa Do I just not exist?
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los_lollipop not when jack hughes is involved.

luca.fantilli ARE WE JUST IGNORING THE HICKEYS SHE JUST POSTED?????
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rutgermcgroaty I WAS JUST THIBKING THAT
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markestapa No bc I'm so lost fr
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lighskin.stassie so am i tbh

edwards.73 Ok I wasn't lost
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lightskin.stassie i wasn't the one who made it
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markestapa Yeah I did
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edwards.73 Why
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mackie.samo Bc it's funny????

lhughes_06 Do you want me to tell my brother you're crushing on him
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lighskin.stassie i'd pass out.
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lhughes_06 So is that a yes?
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sofia.commm babe she almost passed out
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los_lollipop IS MY SCHNOOKIMS OKAY?
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sofia.commm shes fine 🙂

THE AIR WAS crisp, the leaves turning warm hues, and when you stepped on one that found its way to the ground, a crunch could be heard. Anastasia always loved autumns in Michigan, she felt like she truly got to experience the season in the northern state. To her, it meant cuter outfits, hot chocolate, and most importantly– the start of hockey season.

Ever since she could remember, her and Mark had a stupid tradition whenever he had a game. They go to Mcdonald's and split a twenty count nugget. Mark claimed it gave him "steroid type energy". But the reason why Anastasia loved the tradition so much is because it was just her and Mark. Not that she didn't love Lola, it's just nice to have something that's special to them.

It had been two months since her and Ethan made it official. And she couldn't be any fucking happier. The stolen glances, the lingering touches that left her gasping for air– as sad as it sounds. But it was all so exciting to her, the thought of having to keep it a secret from their closest friends.

Of course, Stassie had to tell Ethan exactly why they had to keep it a secret (for now). And to her surprise he was totally understandable; and he too, found some sort of excitement in the secrecy of it all.

The two of them hadn't done much, not that they could. They've gone on dates in the library late in the night, and have shared a couple make ours here and there, but nothing ever... happened. And even though Anastasia had her doubts, Ethan didn't mind taking it slow. Of course, he had the image of her coming on his tongue in his mind to help him out in times of need, so that's all that he needed at the moment. As long as he could just watch her sleep peacefully on his chest, or knowing that he was the source of her smile or laughter, he was a happy man.

Anastasia on the other hand was feeling absolutely euphoric. Every time her and Sofia had to do Monday Questions, she felt giddy; especially when she knew Sofia would make her ask Ethan the question of the day. Not that she was complaining– she got to see him head to toe in his practice gear, and how his hair stuck to his forehead which was damp with sweat. The sight itself made her hot.

Two word used to describe the forbidden relationship: innocent intimacy.

The soft touches of him pulled her closer, or the soft sucking of his mouth in her neck. Or when Anastasia would run her fingers through his hair, keeping it out of his eyes, it made goosebumps run down his back at just how calming her touch was. And how intoxicating he was becoming with her. It quite frankly scared him– just how obsessed he was with her. Her laugh, her smile, her hair, her eyes that seemed to gleam with golden light each time she looked at him. It made his heart flip in his chest.

While yes, the secrecy surrounding their relationship excited her, it kind of saddened her with the fact that she couldn't talk about how she was feeling with Mark. When all throughout high school, he was the one she went to with all her boy troubles. But now, she had to rely on the intel of Lola and Sofia. Not that she distrusted them, it's just... they weren't guys.

In all honesty, Anastasia thinks that Mark would be completely fine if he found out his two of his best friends are dating. I mean shit– him and Lola are dating, and she didn't have a problem with it; so why should he have an issue with her and Ethan dating?

Arms wrapping around her waist made her body jump. The action made her jump from her clouded mid, and turn around to see the smiling face of Mark. His blond hair all in disarray from his early morning practice, his cheeks tinted pink due to the autumn air. "Did I scare you?" He beamed teasingly, as he stared down at her, her chin resting on his chest as she looked up at him. Her arms around his torso, pulling him closer.

That's one thing she loved about Mark: was his hugs, and the way he hugged her. Like he was scared if he let her go too soon that she would disappear from his sight. The comfort that Ethan and Mark brought her were heavy in contrast; with Ethan being more of a romantic and urgency type, and Mark's being soothing and loving.

"Well yeah when you come up behind me, you should expect me to be scared." She retorted, squeezing her eyes in pretend disgust as he leaned down and pressed a kiss to her forehead. She pulled away and he connected their hands as they walked to the student union. "This sounds weird–" "Oh no," Anastasia sighed, as she rolled her eyes. "Shut up and let me talk. I feel like I haven't talked to you in a minute," he shrugged, as he swung their intertwined hands between them. "Mark, you saw me yesterday." He sighed, "I do not need your sass today." Anastasia snorted, "You're with me and you expect me to actually be civil?" Mark blew a raspberry through his lips as he held open the door for her. "Valid, valid."

To be completely honest, ever since him and Lola had gotten together, they hadn't talked as much as they usually did. Sure, he still called her to make sure she was awake for her morning classes, and yes he was still acting the same. It's just he had been so infatuated with Lola for so long, that when he finally got her, he was a man in love. And Anastasia couldn't blame him– if she was infatuated with Lola for years, and she just now got her, she would be obsessed too.

They found an open table in the cafe, and sat down. "You got the nuggies?" She questioned, her eyes brightened like a kid who saw the playground for the first time. "How did you not see the bag in my hand?" Anastasia gave him an annoyed look. Her tongue rolled along the inside of her cheek and she raised her eyebrows. "Okay so I'm gonna take that as a 'no'," he chuckled, as he got the box of nuggets out of the bag, dumping the sauces off to the side.

Mark loved his girls; Lola's aggression and Stassie's compassion. It was like the both of them evened the other out– which made them the perfect pair for the college sophomore.

Having both of them going to the same school as him was something they had talked about since his junior year. Of course; he knew he was going to play hockey in college, but to actually have his girls by his side, like it was all during high school. Someone should pinch him because life shouldn't be this sweet.

Anastasia could tell he was anxious by how he bounced his leg underneath the table, making it shake slightly. But she chose not to mention it, knowing that by talking about his nerves, only made them more intense. That's just how Mark was wired.

He leaned back in the cold metal chair, crossing his arms over his chest, "So who's this little boyfriend of yours?" He questioned, a small smirk tugging at his lips. Mark knew that keeping something a secret– especially from him, wasn't in her nature. So, of course, being the caring friend that he believed he was, he was worried. Was this man forcing her to do things she didn't want to do? Was he pressuring her? Was he abusing her? He's just shocked he hasn't gone into a spiral of worry because of her relationship.

It was as if Anastasia could read his mind, sensing his concern, she reached over and planned her hand flat on the table. He looked at her hand, his gaze flickering between her open palm and her loving eyes, before he sighed and took her cold and slender hand within his, the warmth he always seemed to radiate fought off the coolness of her fingers.

"Mark, I can practically see your gears turning," she giggled, which caused him to break out into a timid smile. She took his hand in both of hers, holding their conjoined hands up to her mouth as she spoke. "I'm okay, and he's perfect. He's amazing and so sweet and nice and caring and hot and–" "'m just worried about you, Stassie," His gaze was apart from his normal boyish glint. His irises had a hint of worry and love, which only made Anastasia's heart melt in just pure affection. "I love you so much," she mumbled against his knuckles, as she placed a kiss on them and put their hands back on the table.

"We just aren't ready to like be public with it. But it's not 'cause we're embarrassed we're just enjoying the privacy." She shrugged, only telling the truth halfway.

What? She wasn't totally lying.

He huffed, but she could tell that his nerves were easing off. It was a cycle she observed of his, he would get nervous, and then in the middle of their pre-game Mcdonald's, they seemed to go away; as they talked about the most random shit that came to either of their minds. It soothed him, and Anastasia was happy that she could provide that comfort for him. "Just as long as he's not hurting my girl," her heart swooned at his sentence, a cheeky smile tightening on her lips.

"I love you, Markie." She watched as his face scrunched up in annoyance, "Oh my god, let's leave before you embarrass me," he scoffed, standing up and rolling up the Mcdonald's trash. "What makes you think I'm gonna be any better at the game?" She shrugged, suppressing a laugh. Her and Lola were notorious for being quite the most obnoxious fans at Mark's games. And lets just say he had a love hate relationship with their behavior. It was like a hockey-crazed demon overtook then the second he hit the ice.

She followed him like a puppy as he teasingly ignored her as they made their way out of the student union and towards Yost Arena. Anastasia clung to his arm, as he walked. She looked up at him with wide eyes, waiting for him to say it back. She watched as he sighed, a downwards smirk appearing on his face.

"I love you too, Stassie."

AUTHOR'S NOTE

I LOVE MARK AND STASSIE HOLY SHIT

i figured we were all deprived of some stastapa scenes😔😔 THEIR FIRST GAME IS NEXT CHAPTER😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜 oh my god you guys aren't ready holy shit. the socials, the dialogue, the texts.