Flowersc781: Glad I made you happy! And I had to make Maddie and Laura get along. She does need girl friends to be around. Thanks for the review and I had lots of fun on vacation. I sort of good to be back though. Thanks again!
Emador: Yeah, I guess she is a little frisky, lol. Oh well, they need some fun. I'm glad you like Laura a little more now. Thanks for the review!
Nelliebly413672: Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. More drama is coming up so get ready for that!
Meadow567: Glad you liked it! Thanks for the reivew. And I would really like to go to the game too, but unfortunately I'm not. :( So sorry, but you can't either. As you'll find out this chapter, Maddie gave him four tickets so he could take three guy friends.
A/N: Hey, I'm back! Sorry I couldn't get this up Sunday. We had problems with the flight and ended up getting home really late Saturday night. I spent all day yesterday unpacking and doing all of the "getting home from a long vacation" thing. Returning phone calls, unpacking, and since I start school today, I had to get ready for that too. So anyway, here's the next chapter. The end is kinda fillerish, but I wanted to add it in anyway. Please review:)
Chapter 14
Jack and Maddie returned from dinner later that night to Maddie's room. They wanted privacy and Jack's room wouldn't be an ideal place because Rizzo had some of the team over for dinner.
The reality of Jack's proposal and the engagement still hadn't completely sunk in for Maddie. She was glowing and a huge smile was glued on her face. Maddie couldn't wipe the smile away, and she seemed to be on cloud nine. Jack also seemed really happy, and even though he was the one that proposed, he couldn't believe they were actually getting married.
The couple began kissing upon entering the room, but before they got too carried away, Maddie pulled away and just smiled at Jack.
"Is this really happening?" she asked, now looking at her ring again.
"Yeah, it really is," Jack said, kissing her forehead.
"I love you," Maddie said, kissing him gently on the lips.
"I love you too," Jack responded, closing the small gap between them by pulling Maddie closer.
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"It's a good thing we got home sort of early from dinner, huh?" Jack asked while him and Maddie were laying in bed a little while later. Maddie was cuddled up right next to Jack, one hand on his bare chest with her chin resting comfortably next to his shoulder. Jack's arm was around her back and waist, holding her close.
"Yeah. And it's still pretty early," she said, noticing it was only 11:00. "Do you think the guys are still in your room?"
"Probably. Why?"
"I can't wait to share our good news!" Maddie said, getting excited about telling everyone about the engagement.
"I think we should wait to tell them until tomorrow for a few reasons. One being that I'm far too comfortable laying here with you, and another that I want to let it sink in first with just the two of us together."
"Okay. But tomorrow morning, everyone is finding out."
"Okay. We can wake up the whole team bright and early to tell them."
They were both silent for a few minutes before Jack spoke.
"I didn't do it because of the baby."
"What?" Maddie asked confused, having no idea what Jack was talking about.
"I want you to know that I didn't propose just because we're having a baby. Well, not really."
"Oh," Maddie said, still slightly confused.
"I had the ring before I knew about the baby."
"You did?" Maddie asked, surprised.
"Yeah. I wasn't planning on proposing until after the Olympics, but with the baby on the way, I figured why wait four more months? I love you and couldn't wait."
"Thank you," Maddie said, looking up and kissing his jaw.
"For what? Proposing early?"
"No. Telling me that you didn't just propose because of the baby."
"Did you think that it was?"
"The thought crossed my mind," Maddie admitted.
"Well, I'm glad I could clear that up," Jack said and smiled.
After another few minutes of silence, Maddie yawned.
"Tired?" Jack asked.
"Yeah."
"And you're the one that said it was early."
"Forty minutes ago," Maddie responded, after looking at the clock.
"I'm tired too. It's been a long day. That scavenger hunt really took a lot out of me," Jack joked.
"Well, I couldn't make it easy. You had to work hard for those tickets."
"Speaking of which, who will I take? I got four tickets, which means I have two left."
"Actually, three. The four tickets were so you could take three friends. It'll be a guys night. You need some time with your friends too. I know things have been rough with the news of the baby and everything."
"I can't not take you Maddie. You love Bruins games."
"No. Take your friends. We'll go another time."
"I'll think about it. I don't know if I'll take you saying no for an answer though."
"Well, you better, because I'm not going," Maddie said matter of factly. Jack decided to drop the subject, knowing Maddie wouldn't change her mind. Maybe eventually he could make her consider going. Just as Jack and Maddie were dosing off, Maddie felt the baby move.
"Jack," she said excitedly. "The baby's moving!"
"What? Really?" he said, halfway sitting up.
"Yeah, feel," Maddie said grabbing his hand and putting it on her stomach. A few seconds later, the baby kicked again. Jack and Maddie both smiled, excited to feel the baby kick for the first time.
"That's amazing," Maddie said.
"Yeah, now you have some competition." Maddie smiled. Jack always told her things weren't, 'as amazing as her.' Now Maddie had some competition, and she loved it.
A few minutes later, the kicking died down. Jack kissed Maddie's stomach, and left trailing kisses up to her mouth.
"That was amazing," he breathed while kissing her.
"So is this," Maddie said, referring to his kisses.
"Whada ya say we celebrate?" Jack asked, kissing back down to her stomach.
"I'm tired."
"But our baby just moved. This calls for some serious celebrating."
"There's always something to celebrate with you isn't there?" Maddie said, feeling the sensation from his kisses all over her body. She was slowly losing control, and she knew no matter what she said, they would be 'celebrating.'
"You know me too well," Jack said as he rolled on his back so Maddie was on top of him.
"Yeah, and you know all to well that I'll give in," Maddie said, leaning down to kiss his chest.
The next morning, Jack woke up and saw Maddie looking at her ring. She didn't even notice that Jack was awake because the diamond ring had her full attention. He just looked at Maddie and smiled, wondering how long it would take before she noticed him staring at her.
A few minutes went by, and Maddie was still looking at the ring. She was no longer moving her hand around to see the diamonds sparkle, but now her hand was on Jack's chest and she seemed to be absentmindedly looking at the ring. Jack also assumed she was in deep thought about something, because of the look of concentration on her face. He kissed the top of her head, signaling that he was awake. Maddie looked up instantly.
"Morning," she said, smiling.
"Good morning."
"How long have you been awake?" Maddie asked, reading the smile on Jack's face. He had a habit of either watching her sleep or watching her laying awake, and usually doing something silly.
"Only a few minutes," Jack said and paused. "Just long enough to see you admiring that beautiful ring." Maddie smiled, but turned a little red.
"You must think I'm crazy."
"Amusing? Yes. Crazy? No," Jack said and smiled.
"You always notice me doing stupid things."
"It's not stupid. It's cute," Jack replied, kissing the top of her head again. "You're cute. Plus, it is one gorgeous ring, if I do say so myself."
"Yes, and I'm very lucky to be wearing it."
"I think the man who gave it to you is very lucky," Jack said.
"Yeah, I guess he is, isn't he?"
"Definitely. And now, we better get up because we have some news to share."
"Yeah, I agree. Let's go tell the world!"
"How about we start with the team?" Jack said, laughing.
"Sounds good to me," Maddie replied.
Jack and Maddie decided to tell Rizzo first. Although he knew that Jack had the ring, he had no idea that Jack was planning on proposing on their anniversary. Jack walked in his room and found Rizzo talking to someone on the phone. Maddie followed Jack in the room. They both stood in front of Rizzo, waiting for him to hang up the phone. Rizzo could tell they were waiting for him and he held up a finger and mouthed "wait a minute."
"Okay, I gotta go...love you too Mom, bye," Rizzo said, then hung up the phone. "How was the anniversary?"
"Great," Jack answered.
"It was better than great," Maddie said, beaming.
"What's going on," Rizzo asked, immediately knowing something was up.
"Nothing, just...this," Maddie said, holding out her left hand.
"Oh my God!" Rizzo said and looked back and forth between Jack and Maddie. "Is that what I think it is?"
"Yes!" Maddie said excitedly as she hugged Rizzo.
"I proposed early," Jack said as Rizzo let go of Maddie.
"Congratulations you two!"
"Thanks," they said in unison.
"When's the big day?"
"We haven't exactly discussed that yet," Jack said.
"Well, we mentioned maybe sometime this spring or summer," Maddie added.
"That's great. Congratulations again. I'll let you two go. I bet you have lots of people to tell."
"Yes we do," said Maddie.
Jack and Maddie left the room to find more of the team. They ran into Mac and Laura in the hallway on their way to breakfast.
"Hey guys," Jack started.
"Hey," answered Mac.
"Where are you off to?" asked Maddie, purposely tucking a stand of hair behind her ear with her left hand.
"Breakfast," Laura said, not noticing anything.
"Can we join you?" asked Jack.
"Sure," Mac answered.
The four went downstairs to get some food and sat down at a table. Through most of breakfast, Maddie used her left hand to do everything, trying to get one of them to notice the ring. Once they were almost finished, Mac noticed something was up.
"Maddie, are you okay?" he asked, seeing that her elbow was on the table and her left hand seemed to be holding her head up.
"Yeah," she said, looking at him but not moving her hand.
"Oh my God! I can't believe I didn't notice sooner!" Laura said. "Did you...?" Laura started then stopped, as Maddie smiled for Laura's conformation. "That's so exciting!"
"What's going on?" Mac asked, completely oblivious.
"Look at her hand, Robbie."
"Okay," he said, still not noticing the ring.
"Look at her ring finger," Laura prompted. Mac did, and realization swept over his face.
"You two are getting married? Congratulations!"
"Thanks," Jack and Maddie both responded.
"It took you long enough," Jack continued.
"Yeah. I thought something was going on though. I was wondering why Maddie was doing everything with her left hand." The four talked for a few more minutes and finished eating. Once they were done, Jack and Maddie went upstairs to find more of the team. They found the coneheads, Mark , and Jimmy in Bah's room, watching TV.
"Hey guys," Jack said walking in.
"Hey," they all responded.
"We have a little news," Jack said, trying to get their attention away from the TV.
"We already know you're having a baby," Pav commented.
"It's something else," Maddie said.
"Oh yeah, how was the anniversary?" Buzz asked, sort of changing the subject.
"Great. I got a really nice present from Jack."
"What was it?"
"Guess," Maddie said, interested to hear the guy's guesses.
"Flowers?" Mark asked. Maddie shook her head.
"A necklace?" asked Buzz.
"Getting closer," Jack responded.
"Wow, where did you get that ring?" Bah asked, noticing Maddie's diamond ring. "It's really pretty."
"That was your present!" Jimmy said, knowing right away what the ring meant. Mark and Buzz knew too.
"Yeah, it's nice," commented Pav. "But isn't a little more traditional gift a necklace?"
"Pav, it's a diamond ring," Buzz said.
"Okay."
"Well, I like it. But I agree with Pav. A ring is too much like you're engaged or something," said Bah. Jimmy, Mark, Buzz, Jack, and Maddie all exchanged glances, wondering whether Pav and Bah got it now. After a minute of silence, Bah asked, "So what was that news you wanted to tell us?" Buzz smacked him.
"Are you that stupid?" Buzz started. "Guys, the diamond ring is an engagement ring."
"I knew that," Pav said, unconvincingly. Buzz looked at him skeptically.
"Wait, you're engaged!"
"Yeah," Maddie answered.
"When did this happen?" Bah asked. Jimmy rolled his eyes.
"A little slow on the uptake today I guess," Jack said quietly to Mark. Mark nodded in response.
"Last night. Jack's anniversary present was a diamond engagement ring and marriage proposal."
"Wow! Why didn't you tell us the first time?" Everyone laughed at Bah's stupidity.
"We tried," said Jack.
"Well, that's awesome you two. Congrats."
"Yeah, congratulations," said Jimmy. Everyone else said their congratulations and hugged Maddie and slapped Jack on the back. After everyone was done saying their congratulations, Jack and Maddie left. They announced their engagement to the rest of the team and then called Jack's family. As suspected, they were ecstatic. Especially Jack's mother. Jack thought she almost seemed more excited than Maddie. After they got off the phone with Jack's parents, he suggested they call Maddie's.
"Are you crazy?" was her response.
"We need to tell them. Preferably before you have the baby."
"I know. And I will. Bt not yet. Please. Just another week or two."
"Okay fine. But then we're telling them."
"We will. But a surprise baby could be a better idea."
"Oh yeah? What would you say? 'Hey mom, make sure to set two extra places for dinner tonight. Jack's coming and so is our baby.' What would she say then?"
"She wouldn't say anything. She'd just pass out. But we won't let it come to that. I promise we'll break the news soon enough."
"Okay," Jack agreed.
A/N: Hope you all liked it! Next chapter, things start to get interesting again (that's code for drama, lol). It may be up later this week, but probably not until the weekend. With school starting today, I probably will only be able to update once a week.