ImogenI don’t honestly know what to say, I mean I have crushed on him since being a kid and into my teenage years. I wish really, I hadn’t always reacted to the way Cody was with me back then and maybe just come out and told him instead of being that petty little pest that I was. We could already have been dating now, had kids maybe. Whoa, hold on that’s just running away with myself.But looking at him and the kindness he has displayed lately, makes my ovaries ache and I seriously can imagine lots of baby Cody Brannigan’s running around.“It’ll be awkward and how are you going to deal with Atlas? Hell, how will I deal with Atlas. You know he’s against me dating anyone from the hockey team. He lets it slide with Callighan because he knows we’re just buddies. But dating you. And, you know I want to set my own place up somewhere which might not be here in Minnesota.”I take a massive drink from my champagne flute; I feel hot and flustered. He has got me, listen I’m not going to lie goi

Cody I slept well with her in my arms, her cute butt right up against my groin, her back to my stomach. I know it’s early when I open my eyes since my 6 a.m alarm hasn’t gone off yet. I want to groan but I also don’t want to wake Immi. She must be tired after last night and her multiple orgasms. Five of them. That’s right, and yes okay, so what. I did count them. I’m knackered and have practice to go to let alone having to look Atlas in the eyes. Shit. So bad. I’m not sure I’m going to tell him today. I listen to Immi breathing next to me, her soft murmurs fill my chest with pride and happiness, I swear it feels like it’s going to burst. I have a cheesy grin all over my face knowing that she is in my bed, and we finally admitted our feelings to each other. Wow, I still cannot believe that Immi has always crushed on me. It’s just so damn surreal her laying here having spent an entire night with me. This is not a hook up, she isn’t going to be doing any walk of shame, nor avoiding me

Cody Atlas and the guys are already in the changing room when I enter. “Hey why are you late?” Atlas shouts out and throws his grey tee at me. I catch it with my right hand. “What are you talking about? Dumbass, it’s not even call time.” He grins, it’s goofy at least he is in good spirits. I’ve not even properly covered with Immi how we’re going to approach this. Will we tell him together? Or should I tell him since I’m his bestie and not only that, shouldn’t I really be asking him and his old man permission? Hell, we’re not getting married why am I making such a big deal out of this? Because I know if the shoe were on the other foot, I’d be really pissed at my best mate if he was dating my kid sister and hadn’t bothered to tell me. I need to let him know, it’s the decent thing to do. Only not right now, since he’s clearly in a good mood. I’m betting he and Fallon had make-up sex yesterday and all is resolved around the Thanksgiving holidays. “I want everyone on the ice in five.” C

Cody We’re both in coach’s office, the bald hair guy looks to be scrolling through his mobile as we enter. “Take a seat you two.” Coach says and laces his fingers through his hands and rests them on the table in front of him. His office is fairly small, just a desk and a couple of chairs in front of it and two behind. He’s got some prints on the wall of top Minnesota hockey players over the years and it’s great to see that Atlas and I are featured on his wall of fame. That gives me a sense of pride. The office itself is pretty stark, simply painted white and his desk only hosts a laptop and screen, no personal pictures or anything. Unlike my office back home which okay, I admit I rarely use but it has got family pictures on my desk and some of Atlas and I over the years, not just hockey pictures but some of us fishing, trekking, nights out. “You’re probably both wondering why you’ve been called in today.” Yes, we are, and I am wishing he’d get to the point because I’m not great wit

Cody I feel numb at the thought of having to leave Minnesota, don’t misunderstand me playing for the Dallas Stars is a huge thing of course it is, but you know what it’s like. Home is home and I’ve always been a home boy, small town mind probably, but hell I love it here. My folks sure are going to be miss me and Atlas’ him too. Although with the amount of travel we do, I’m sure they’ll handle it well. But Immi. What about Immi? I’ve only just found her if you know what I mean, okay so she was never lost but you get my drift. We’re starting something I know we ar. Things have changed between us and I like it. That, I definitely don’t want to change or end. I know it’s early days but there’s no denying that being around her, hell even thinking of her makes my heart do crazy shit. I’m home now and get out of my Rolls and head for the door. The lights are on low inside and from outside it sure looks all cosy and welcoming. I am looking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas when it’ll b