Prettypinkcheer5- Yes, but Phil was a gentleman this time! LOL Glad you caught that detail, it's important to a plot that is developing.

Staceygirl- I hope this chappie makes you feel better about OC. Glad you like the boys hanging out together. I work hard to develop the boys interacting.

Strangexbutxtrue- That was part of the reason why Kylah needs a miracle. Note the title of the story, LOL.

Sonatack- Glad you finally reviewed! Thank you for the compliments on my stories! You're another anxious to see who Kylah ends up with. Please review again, I enjoyed reading your comments.

Lia06- Your comp is so mean to me! Wow, you really hate my OC muse, luckily yours is nicer. Philly always wants action…we'll see if he gets any.

Meadow567- LOL, you just can't stand not to know! Some more of OC comes out in this chappie.

Katie- There's more about OC in this chappie. You're not pushy, everyone is anxious to see who Kylah is going to date. Thanks for the great compliments!

Klinoa- Well at least you're having an exciting summer. I am just working and that's it! It sucks! Thank you so much for the compliments. I felt like you really understood all that I was trying to convey in last chapter. Wow, I am shocked that you're Canadian. Not in a bad way, I just can't believe you have such an interest in the USA hockey team! It's Awesome!

Emador- Just remember, you were all IT'S PHIL! LOL

Killerkeanegirl- Sounds like you can relate to Kylah! Don't beat up OC just yet. Wish my in-laws were so special, mine are boring and I don't even like them. Loved the review!

Thanks for all the reviews! Last chapter was pretty powerful. More big stuff to come. I know a few of you coughEmadorcough is anxiously waiting! Peace and Love!

The following Monday, I was sitting in my office, looking through the player profiles. I had decided to write an article showing how the boys came from so many different places.

"Kylah." I looked up and saw OC standing at the door of my office. "Can I come in?"

"Sure Jack. Have a seat." I told him.

OC walked into my office and sat down. "Kylah, I owe you a huge apology. I've been so rude to you since we met. I never gave you a chance, I just made up my mind…..anyways I'm sorry."

"You've had bad experiences with people from the south before, haven't you?" I asked him.

"How did you….."

"I had a hunch…you had a lot of rage that was more than just you thinking I was a Klan member or something." I said.

"Well, I admit, I've always been leery of people from the south. I just saw so much hate out of that area. I couldn't imagine a place where they wouldn't allow some people to vote, or marry or go to school. Well, a few years ago….I met a girl from Louisiana."

"And she was a racist?" I asked.

"Was she ever. When I first met her, she was the sweetest person ever. So, I asked her out…..halfway through our only date, I found out what she was really like. She started telling me that back home she and her older sisters were in the KKK." OC said.

"I'm sorry that she is your only encounter with people from the south. We're not all like that. Just because I talk with an accent doesn't mean I admire Sam Bowers." I said.

"Who is Sam Bowers?" OC asked.

"Powerful leader of the White Knights of Mississippi. He went to prison rather than turn on his fellow Klansmen." I explained. "Now KKK members from everywhere hail him as a great hero."

"Sounds like it was hard to avoid where you're from."

"I grew up in a turbulent time." I shrugged.

"Anyways….do you think you and me could be friends?" OC said.

"Why don't we start over? We don't really know each other." I said.

"That'd be great." OC smiled.

"Go ahead to dinner, before Rizzo eats everything." I told him.

Before I could turn back to work Craig walked in.

"Kylah Caroline, what are you up to?" Craig said.

"Just finishing up a few things. How was practice?" I asked.

"The Coneheads are really coming together." He said.

"That's good, maybe all those poker games are paying off." I giggled.

"How are things with you? You were quiet all weekend." Craig said.

"I just needed some time to myself." I told him. "And how were things with Doc?"

"Fine. So what are you doing tonight?" Craig asked.

"I don't have anything planned. Bah was saying something about Rocky earlier but I didn't catch all the details." I said.

"I was going shopping tonight, wondered if you wanted to go on another of our shopping dates?" Craig asked.

"Well, I don't know…I didn't dress up and my make-up is a little runny from sweating when I went to my car earlier!" I said sarcastically.

"You look just fine. If I were 15 years younger, I'd have done married you." Craig winked.

"Such a sweet talker." I giggled. "Yeah, I should probably pick up a few things."

"You ready to go now, or you need time to get ready?" he asked.

"Let me grab my purse and I'll be ready. I got a lot finished over the weekend." I told him, standing up.

Craig and I walked out to the parking lot. I always let him drive since he was more patient about getting gas than I was.

"So the boys are watching Rocky tonight?" Craig asked as we got in his car.

"I think. Bah asked me if I wanted to watch it later. We all went to see Rocky II a few weeks back." I said.

Craig chuckled. "I am surprised one of the boys hasn't asked you out yet?"

"Which one?" I perked up, suddenly interested.

"Oh, a few different ones I think have their eye on you." Craig said. "I hear the talk around the locker room sometimes, and I see how they react to you."

"Well which ones?" I asked.

As an answer Craig just chuckled again.

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"Kylah, you buy so much to be one person." Craig laughed while helping me bring my bags into my apartment.

"What can I say? Every time we go shopping, I find stuff I like." I said.

"You're going to be one of those wives that make their husbands shudder when the credit card bill comes." Craig smiled.

"I hope he loves me enough to forgive me!" I giggled.

"I am sure he will; I mean how could he not?" Craig said.

"Thanks…you're really sweet to me." I told him.

"Well you're such a sweet girl." Craig smiled.

Before I could say anything else, there was a knock at the door. Craig and I turned and saw Buzz standing in the doorway.

"Hey Buzzy, what's up?"

"A few of us were going to watch Rocky…Bah said you might wanna watch." Buzz said.

"Why don't you go on? I'm just gonna go back to my place and relax." Craig said.

"Thanks so much for taking me shopping." I said and hugged Craig.

"Oh, I enjoy the company…besides we have a routine of shopping together." Craig said and kissed my forehead.

Craig walked out of my apartment.

"So who's all watching the movie?" I asked Buzz as we started down the hall.

"We're in Verchota's room. It Phil, Pav, Bah, Janny and me." Buzz said.

"Sounds fun." I yawned.

"Tired?"

"Yeah…I haven't slept well the past two nights." I shrugged.

Buzz gave me a concerned look but didn't say anything. He opened the door to Phil's room and followed me in.

"Kylah walked under the mistletoe! Kiss her Buzzy!" Phil cheered.

I looked up and sure enough the mistletoe was still hanging in the doorway.

"Oh come on." Buzz said.

"Kiss her! She passed under mistletoe, you're with her. Pucker up!" Janny said.

"But…" Buzz tried.

"Just kiss her, she's hott. You know you want to." Verchota said.

"Oh, he doesn't have to… I mean the mistletoe is a gag right?" I tried to help out Buzz who looked slightly flustered.

"Kiss her, and none of this peck-you'd-give-grandma stuff. I mean kiss her!" Janny said.

Buzz sighed and looked at me. "You won't slap me?"

"Of course not." I said.

Before I could react, Buzzy had leaned forward and pressed his lips against mine. It was a gentle kiss, soft and sweet. I could hear a few of the boys clapping and howling. Somewhere in the back of my mind, I wondered how Buzz kissed his girlfriends. After 10 seconds or so, Buzz pulled back.

"How was it Buzzy?" Phil asked.

"She's got soft lips!" Buzz shrugged.

"If Buzzy's done groping our PR agent, the movie's about to start!" Pav said.

"Sorry, Kylah's so cute; it's hard not to grope her!" Verchota laughed.

I settled on the couch between Phil and Bah. The movie started and I leaned back against the couch to watch.

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"Kylah….Kylah, wake up!" I heard. I opened my eyes to see that I was leaning against Bah and he was trying to wake me.

"I'm sorry…did I fall asleep?" I asked.

"Yeah, long time ago. The movie is over; we thought you might want to go back to your apartment." Bah said.

"Oh…wow, I really did fall asleep. Yeah, I should go back to my place and get some rest." I said and sat up.

"I'll walk back with you. I'm getting ready to turn in myself." Bah said.

"Oh you don't have to." I said.

"I don't mind." Bah said and helped me off the couch.

We walked out the door.

"At least Verchota didn't start yelling about the mistletoe this time." I laughed.

"He's so goofy sometimes." Bah shook his head.

"Yeah, nice guy, but goofy." I agreed and yawned again.

"You okay…you know after Saturday?" Bah asked.

"I'm fine. OC and I have talked and everything's okay." I said.

We walked to the door of my apartment.

"Thanks for walking me back. I should sleep okay tonight." I said.

"Well, Goodnight. And if you need anything, call me." Bah said. "You know, like you can't sleep again or something."

"Thanks, I will. Goodnight!" I walked into my apartment.