Tough Love/// Matthew Tkachuk

Still A Little Sensitive

Melinda's POV

I woke up the day after the date feeling happier than I ever have before. We didn't get home until about midnight last night and it was totally worth it. I always saw dates like that in movies and books. I would have never thought someone would love me as much as Matthew does. It's kind of like my own personal miracle.

I got up and began to make breakfast for us. Oh and I haven't forgotten about our new lab. I named him Bear because he reminded me of a little bear with his golden brown fur coat and big paws. He cames crawling out of the bed Matthew had bought for him and sat by the stove begging for food. How can one resist those eyes?! I dropped a few pieces of bacon for him and continued to place the food on to two seperate plates for us. 

Matthew came groggily out of our room and stumbled over to me by the counter. He placed an arm around my waist and the other one attempting to grab a piece of bacon. 

I swatted his arm, "You can only eat at the table young man."

He pouted at me and slumped to the counter ready to eat. I swear this boy is a child. I sat down next to him and began to eat. 

"So did you enjoy last night?" He asked looking up from his plate. Which has already been partly demolished because of his dang hockey player metabolism.

"Of course I enjoyed it. It's probably the most romantic thing anyone has done for me in ages."

"Even more romantic than Chychrun." He asks. Wow....way to ruin a moment.

"Way more..." I drawled out and looked down poking at my food no longer having an appetite. I didn't want to continue this conversation so I got up and threw away my food, "I'm going on a run I'll see you later." I was already in my running gear so I wasn't questionable as I ran out the door.

I know I get it I'm a drama queen and it's stupid for me to be upset about Matthew bringing up Jakob. Thing is I'm not mad at Matthew I'm mad at Jakob. I'm mad because he doesn't know how to treat a girl right and doesn't deserve to be loved the way I am loved by Matthew. Do I wish impending doom and for no one to ever love him? Absolutely not I am not that cruel of a human being. I'm just saying that....well....maybe I dont know what I'm talking about. I think the point I am trying to get across is that I'm still really sensitive when it comes to Jakob. We grew up together and him and my brother were pretty close friends. Its hard when you fall and trust someone so much then they let you down. I feel like I'm doing that with Matthew all over again. But there's something different that Matthew has that Jakob may never have. Matthew is a gentleman. He gives you space, he lets you be you, he wont push you, and more importantly he wont go cheating on you. Matthew had told me this was the first time he ever felt truly in love with someone. That's when you know a guy is totally head over heels for you and you can bet I am going to try my best to keep him for the rest of forever.

I didn't realize until  now how long I have been running. There was a vibration in my pocket. 

Chucky❤

Hey babe I'm really worried about you. Did I say something wrong? 

Chucky❤

Please call me as soon as possible 

Chucky❤

God I pray your okay. Any longer and I'm calling the cops.

Me💤

Hey. I'm so sorry I was so caught up in my head. I'll be home soon then we can talk. Love you

I ran home as quickly as possible. Come to find out I've been running for 3 whole hours. Lovely.....

As I run into our apartment I am suddenly tackled by a dog and a person, aka Matthew.

"Oh my god you have no idea how worried I was. Never ever do that to me again." Matthew begs still not letting me go.

"I'm sorry I guess I'm still a little sensitive on that specific topic," I pull away from his tight embrace.

"It's fine I completely understand and I'm sorry that I ever brought it up."

I pull him back into a hug and I feel paws clawing at me. Looking down I see a pair of big round brown eyes looking up at me.

"Aw Bear I'm sorry buddy. I promise I wont ever leave you again." I coo at the puppy.

"Heyyyy how about meeee!" Matthew complains giving somewhat simliar puppy dog eyes.

I pulled him into a hug with Bear. What a cute little family.

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Next day

Matthew's season starts in only 2 months.......

He's had some time off since the rookie camp but he's starting to buckle down since the team has told him if he shows them what he's got at the regular traning camp he will have a spot on the team. So as you may assume....he's freaking out but acting cool calm and collected.

"I hope you know you aren't hiding your nerves very well....." I hint at him putting down Bear's lunch. 

Even if I have only had Bear for three days I treat him like my baby. He's also growing every minute of the day and chews/eats everything he see's.

"What nerves? I'm perfectly fine. You're crazy." He switches through channels and bouncing his leg.

"Ahuh....."  I sat down next to him on the couch, "You'll be fine. You're a Tkachuk and one of the best hockey player I know other than Sidney Crosby of course."

He smirks at the last thing I said, "Ya, you have a point. I'm just nervous. I really need to live up to my dad too ya know?"

I never really thought about that part of it. Matthew's dad was a really famous hockey player back in the day both talent wise and fighting wise. I know how it felt having my brother being a popular hockey player our whole lives. 

"No matter what you will always be amazing to everyone who loves you. You don't have anything to prove to me, or your dad, or your mom, or anyone. No matter if you make it this year or next year we will be right with you and the whole time and let me tell you getting to where you are right now makes us so so proud Chucky."

He smiled at me, "Come on lets watch Fuller House."

I just had to giggle at his childness and we spent the rest of the night watching Fuller House, snuggling, and laughing. 

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THIS WAS A FILLER I AM SO SORRY I AM SO BUSY ANYMORE!!!

LOVE YALZ