nhl imagines

mathew barzal | new york islanders

"I can't do this anymore Mat. I get that you're a hockey player and you're always on the road but the least you could do is call and text me every once in a while. You can't even do that. How am I supposed to date someone that doesn't even communicate with me?"

"Baby... I know, I'm sorry. Please don't leave me. Just wait until the season is over and then I'll be all yours. Please, whatever you do, just don't leave me." "I'm sorry, but I have to think of myself. Goodbye Mat." I walk out of his house, tears streaming down my cheeks and blending with the rain. I need to focus on myself now.

1 year later

"Come on Y/n, it's been a year. Please just go to one game with us." "Guys... I don't care how long it's been. I don't think I can see him." "Come on Y/n. We're going and you can't do anything about it." "Fine. Whatever." I rummage through my closet and find an old Islanders sweatshirt to wear.

We arrive at the game early and it turns out we have seats right at the boards. Great. After a little while the stands fill and the Islanders make their way out onto the ice. Y/f/n's boyfriend skates over and throws a puck over the boards for her. I don't pay any attention to that though, because all I can see is #13 skating around the ice.

Before I can look away, his head turns and his eyes meet mine with a look of utter confusion. I smile slightly and look away, remembering how attractive my ex was. I realize how much I miss him.

We watch as the Islanders manage a shutout against the Coyotes, with Mat getting two goals. They skate off and Y/f/n breaks the news to me. "I'm going to meet Oliver by the locker room. Please come with me?" "Y/f/n, you know I don't want to see Mat." "It's been over a year Y/n. Please just tag along?" "Fine."

The whole walk to the locker room I can feel myself shaking. I'm scared to see Mat after that rough ending. When we arrived at the locker room, Oliver is already out, along with Mat. I sigh and continue walking in their direction. Y/f/n hugs Oliver. "You did great Ollie." "Thanks babe." I feel eyes on me and look up to see Mat staring at me. "Hey, can we talk?" I look at Y/f/n and she nods.

"I'm so sorry Y/n. I know I messed up but I miss you so much. You were the love of my life and you still are. I promise that I've changed and I promise that I will do whatever it takes to be with you." "Mat..." "Y/n. I want you back. I love you." "Fine. I'll give you a chance, but only if you promise not to hurt me again." "I promise Y/n."

He leans in to kiss my cheek and I turn my head, making his lips land on mine. I pull him close. "God... I missed this so much." "Me too." He pulls me into another quick kiss then grabs my hand. "Let's get out of here." He pulls me out quickly and I giggle then wave to Y/f/n. We get to his car and he opens the door for me before getting into his side and he immediately grabs my face and kisses me again. "I'm never gonna stop kissing you." "I never want you to."
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