Chapter 16: Hockey night
**Mateo**
We went back to my hotel. She wanted to show me a dress on her body, how amazing it was. She went to take a shower and I waited, although I wanted to go in, she had locked the door. I wanted to give her privacy.
So I went to talk to John. He was on the same floor as me.
"Hi, how are things?"
"Well. There's an alpha who's upset because you didn't call, but he doesn't want to give in and call you."
"Yes. I'll call you tomorrow, when I'm alone."
"Okay, so everything goes back to normal tomorrow?"
" Yes. I promise, beta!"
"Okay, I'll be more relaxed."
"See you later. We'll meet there, okay? I'll take you on my motorcycle."
"Look, that's it!" — he laughed.
**Nat**
I think I took too long getting ready, he wasn't in the room when I left the bathroom. I went to the balcony. I thanked God for all that. It took two days, but it was worth it.
"Nat?"
I walked from the balcony to him. His eyes were glued to mine and vice versa. That feeling again, I could barely breathe, what was that?
"You look beautiful!"
I only managed to stop moving towards him when I reached his lips. He licked my neck and went to my mouth, I forgot to breathe. I took off his shirt, opened his pants.
He took off my dress, laid me on the bed and kissed my entire body. He took my foot and brought it to his mouth, sucking my toes. God, I was going to have an orgasm if he didn't stop licking me. I was completely wet
"So beautiful and so ready!" — He circled my clit with the tips of his fingers.
I was already arching my back when he entered me. His thrusts were strong now. And we reached a unique rhythm. God, I started moaning.
"Cum for me, beautiful!" — I called his name, without meaning to, as I exploded.
This caused a strange reaction in him. Did I almost hear a deep growl? I thought I saw his eyes darken. Then he came and called for me.
We stayed there, happy and lying on the bed, hugging each other until it was time to play. He caressed and smelled my hair.
I took a shower with him. I was going to put on the dress, but he said he didn't want any man looking at me in that dress. He gave me one of his t-shirts and I put on my jeans. I tied a high ponytail. I put on lipstick and he handed me a small box.
"What is this?"
"A souvenir of mine."
"I assure you I have many good memories of you." — I opened it and saw the gold chain and a pendant in the shape of a crescent moon.
"It's beautiful. How did you know?"
"About?"
"Oh, you don't know? This moon..."
"The moon is important to me. When you look at it, remember me."
"Well, the moon is important to me, too, it's the meaning of my name."
"Really? Natsuke means moon?"
"Yes."
**Mateo**
I wanted to freeze that moment forever. There was something more between us, was it possible? Well. I needed to find out.
"Now, let's go! I don't want to be late for the start of the game."
We went to the gym. I greeted my team, introduced Nat as a friend. Only John knew who she really was.
I didn't like the guys wanting her phone number. John was clever enough to tell her she had a boyfriend.
I could hear everything, they didn't know that John and I were werewolves.
It was her first time watching a hockey game, she didn't know the rules. So, while they were opening the game, I explained the basics.
"There are six players on each side, three forwards, one in the middle, one on the right and one on the left, plus two defenders, one on each side, and the goalie."
" You're a forward, which side again?"
"I'm a right wing."
"Are you good at that, too, Mateo?" — She smiled and winked at me.
I bit her ear to show that I understood the hint.
"There are three 20-minute halves and 15-minute breaks."
"What is the objective of the game?" — She asked.
" To score the most goals."
"It seems simple."
"No, it is not. Remember, you need balance, you are on skates on the ice. And, there are three players trying to take the ball away from you and two defense players trying to stop you from reaching the goal, and the goalie trying to let the ball in."
"You really like this, don't you!?"
" I love it."
Suddenly, she got excited with the players appearing on the board, and the fans shouting their names.
" When you play will it be like this too?"
"If I go to a championship, yes."
"It will be exciting to see all these fans cheering and calling for you."
**Nat**
The game started and Matteo was mesmerized. He really loved it. And I loved seeing him happy.
I was worried about the looks on his friend John’s face. Wasn’t he happy that I was there? Or did Mateo have a girlfriend in the US? I had never asked.
During the break, we went to buy soda and fried chicken. Mateo took me aside and kissed me.
"I missed this". — he said.
I was scared. Scared of getting attached to him and then being hurt. I couldn’t let my heart get involved. I needed to see him as a customer.
"Hey, what are you thinking so much about?" — he asked.
"Nothing. It's cold in here."
"It's because of the ice. Here, put on my sweatshirt."
" And you?"
" I'll be fine."
We went to the cashier. We came back with our food and the second half started. Soon, the game was tied.
"Who are we going to root for, Mat?"
I liked her calling me that.
"Let's root for the Canadians, they're the best."
" Okay. Canadians!"
"Hey, don't get too excited." — He pouted.
Oh, if he only knew that he had already stolen my heart.
"No, no one is a better player than you."
The Canadians were really winning. Mateo called me to leave.
"I'll tell John, I'll be right back."
I watched the game and thought about what it would be like tomorrow. I would leave and never see him again. It would be the end of all the joy he was giving me. But I had to be grateful to him. I could wait until I got into college and do some cool work, maybe I could visit the US? No, maybe he had a life there and didn't want me to show up. What was I thinking!?
"Come on, honey! He pulled me."
I got on the back of his bike and we took off. I hugged him as if I could make him stay, but I knew it was impossible.