Anna

"Need help. Don't know what this means" Geno pushes a paper into my hands.

I'm sitting at my desk and Geno never, ever comes up here. He could of course but hasn't so far. This is very odd.

"Ok" I say hesitantly and look at the paper.

It looks like a legal document from immigration. I see his parent's names in the subject line and read further. I can see why he had so much trouble with it. Geno's English has come a long way but I can't see him being able to read this legalize.

"It's from immigration" I tell him. "They have approved your parent's visas and the extension that you've requested. Oh, your parents are coming for a visit. This letter says they can arrive November 3 and stay until January 3. Wow, it's great that they'll be here for Christmas."

"That's all? No problems with anything?" he asks me.

"No, it's an approval letter. Did you think there might be a problem?"

"Sometimes problems with visitors from Russia."

"Oh, there are no problems here" I tell him and hand the letter back.

"Thanks" he says and leaves.

Not ten seconds later, he comes back to me and asks "my brother not given visa?"

I take the document again and read it.

"No, there's nothing here about your brother. Did he apply for a visa too?"

"Yes, with parents."

"There's a number you can call to ask about it" I tell him.

He looks thoughtful and then frowns.

"Would you help? My English" he says and shrugs.

"Of course, let's go" I tell him and lead him down the hall to an empty meeting room.

I dial the number on the speaker phone and then navigate through the governmental phone system. It takes five minutes but we finally reach a person. I look at Geno but he just points to me. I guess that I'm handling this for him.

I explain the situation to the woman on the phone and ask if she can tell us about his brother's visa.

"I can only release that information to Mr. Malkin" she tells me.

"He's here with me" I reply and point to Geno.

"Yeah, I here" he says.

"Mr. Malkin?"

"Yes" he says in his adorable lisp.

"Would you please give me your brother's information and I will look it up?"

Geno gives the woman all of the information she requests and then she's silent for a while.

"You there?" Geno asks.

"Yes, my apologies Mr. Malkin. It seems that the Russian government has disapproved the visa on their end so we can't process it."

"Why they disapprove?" Geno asks.

"Unfortunately I don't have access to that information. We either receive an approval or disapproval from the home country and then we proceed with our approval process. You will need to contact the Russian government."

"How I do that?" Geno asks.

"Um, I don't know that I have that information" she begins.

"It's ok" I tell her. "We will figure it out. Thank you."

I disconnect the call and turn to Geno.

"What I do now? This never happened" he tells me.

"Can you give me your brother's information? Full legal name, address, a government security number, whatever he uses as ID."

"Why?" he asks.

"I'll ask my father's staff to look into it."

Geno's eyebrows go up and he's clearly surprised.

"You do that?" he asks.

"Yeah Geno, I can do that."

He looks at me, then the closed door, and awkwardly steps towards me and gives me a hug. It's brief and awkward but heartfelt.

"Thank you" he says gruffly and then leaves the room.

So typically Geno. He cares deeply but doesn't let others see it. I'll have to be clear with him that my dad and his staff can't do anything to get his brother here but they can find out why his application was disapproved and who we can contact. Maybe the Pen's lawyers can help Geno when we have the information.

I'm about to leave the room but Sid appears in the doorway and pushes me back in the room. Before I can catch up, he has me against the closed door and his lips are on mine. They are hot, hard and I feel it directly between my legs. It's like he has a direct line there every time.

Of course I'm not complaining. In fact, I'm giving it right back. My tongue duels with his as I wrap one leg around his and grind against him. It's like I'm trying to merge my body with his. I cup his cheeks and then slide my hands to the back of his neck. Thank goodness I'm in my super high heels. We're almost the same height which means that everything is lined up just right.

Sid's lips leave mine and travel down my neck then to my ear. I can't contain my moan when his teeth sink into my lobe.

"Shhh" he says into my ear causing a shiver.

"I can't help it" I whisper.

"Neither can I" he replies and kisses me again.

It was only yesterday that we spent the day at Sid's house and in his bed. And the shower. And the kitchen. I actually had to soak in a hot tub last night because I was so sore. Even this morning, sitting on my kitchen stool was uncomfortable. I just can't seem to care right now as I grind against him again.

Sid's hands both slide to my behind and he lifts me up so that he fits directly between my legs as I wrap them around him. He's so strong and I can feel the muscles in his arms and shoulders strain. It is such a turn on. Quickly I'm losing all rational thought, especially when he grinds his hips into mine, and I want him desperately.

Suddenly, Sid pulls his head back and rests his forehead against mine.

"Two more minutes and I'm going to forget we're at the rink" Sid says.

"I already have" I confess.

"You can't say things like that to me. I have to go downstairs and fit into my cup."

It takes me a few moments but then I understand what he's saying. The giggle escapes my lips before I can stop it.

Sid steps back and holds me as I slowly slide down his body. It gives me ideas to feel every hard inch of his body against mine but he's right. Sid needs to get to practice.

"What are you doing after the game tonight?" he asks me.

"Sleeping?"

"What about before sleeping?"

"Um, working?" I tease him.

"Ok, how between sleeping and working?"

"Hmmm" I reply. "I don't know what I'll be doing."

"How about doing me?"

I groan and say "oh my God. That was so bad. Seriously bad."

"But what's your answer?"

I think of the few spare hours I'll have to sleep between the game and morning but then I look at Sid. My answer was a forgone conclusion.

"Sure" I answer and shrug one shoulder nonchalantly.

"Sure?" he says and his eyes narrow. "Sure? That's it?"

I catch on too late as Sid tickles me. I laugh loudly.

"Sid, stop it, please. People will hear us."

He stops and pulls me into his arms. I encircle his waist with my arms and snuggle in for a few moments.

Finally, I have to say "ok, we should go. I'll go first." I lean back and kiss him lightly. "I'll see you tonight?"

"Sounds good" he tells me and kisses me again.

I pull away, reluctantly, and leave him in the meeting room. Thankfully there is no one in the hall so I brush back my hair and straighten my blouse.

"Where have you been?" Adam asks when I get back to my desk.

I carefully blank my expression and turn to him.

"Geno had a problem that I was helping him with. The language was complex so he asked for some help with the English" I tell him.

It's partially true.

"I'm going to start worrying about you and Geno soon" he says.

"Don't you say that out loud Adam! You know how fast gossip spreads in this place. Besides, I think of him as a brother. Just the thought of that is disgusting."

"Yeah, you're right about the gossip, sorry" he tells me. "A bunch of us are going for a drink after the game. You coming?"

"Sorry, no, I'm going to go home. I definitely need some sleep" I tell him.

"It was our day off yesterday. How come you need sleep? Doing anything that's keeping you awake?" he teases me.

Again, I carefully blank my expression before saying "hardly. God, you have a one track mind."

"Always. Ok, your loss."

He goes back to his desk and I begin going through email. I have to remind myself to focus since my mind keeps wandering back to Sid both yesterday and a few minutes ago. I can't wait for tonight.

Sidney

It is taking epic skills to focus on what the coach is telling us at the second intermission. We're down by one goal. My mind wanders at the absolute worst time. I see flashes of Anna from various times over the past day. Our few minutes in the meeting room this morning just made me want more.

"Comin' Sid" Geno says.

I look up and everyone has left the locker room. Shit, I really have to focus. I manage to do so and set Kuni up for a goal and then I get one myself. We win the game. As the press come into the locker room, I keep my eyes on the door looking for Anna. I catch a quick glimpse of her right before the reporters start throwing questions at me.

I've never wished for a media scrum to be over so much in my life. Finally it is and I go to the change room. I look at my phone before going to shower and I see one from Anna.

'My apartment tonight?'

I text back 'Sounds great, 30 mins?'

'See u then x'

So freaking cute. She gave me a kiss in her text. I shower and dress in record time and even find myself humming on the way to her place. It's only when I'm outside of her building that I realize I never asked when she's leaving Consol. How much longer does she stay after our media scrums are over? I may be here before she is. Has it been 30 minutes?

The doorman sees me and I hear the door buzz so I go in.

"Miss Stanton informed us of your arrival Mr. Crosby. You may go directly to the elevator."

I thank him and do exactly what he said. I guess she is here. As the elevator clicks up each floor, I feel my excitement grow and I'm almost vibrating as I walk to her door.

When I knock, I hear a muffled "it's open."

I walk in and there is soft lighting on in the living room and light is spilling out from the kitchen. I hang up my jacket, take off my shoes and make my way to the kitchen.

When I walk in, Anna says "damn. I wanted to be ready and get changed before you got here."

"I'm actually surprised that you are here before me."

"Some of the guys were going for a drink after the game so they left right away. I wasn't noticed when I slipped out after them" she tells me.

"I guess you usually stay later."

She just shrugs and says "I really want to do well so I stay until I get everything done."

That makes me worry.

"Is there something that you needed to do? We could have met later, or" I drift off there. The 'or' would be not seeing each other tonight and that isn't an option in my mind.

"No, it's good Sid. Ah ha, here's the bottle I was looking for. It's the only one left from my last trip to Paris."

I watch her expertly uncork the bottle. It's such a turn on how, well, competent and self-sufficient she is. This isn't a girl who would be clingy or need everything done for her. Not like some of my past girlfriends. Whoa, I need to slow the fuck down. She's hardly my girlfriend.

"Here you go" she hands me a glass.

I taste it and it's delicious.

"I see why you brought bottles of this home with you" I tell her.

"Yeah, I've been trying to find a consigner who carries it in the US but I haven't found one."

We sip our wine and stare at each other. It's definitely awkward. Did she say yes to getting together so that we could spend the night together? Is she considering this a 'date' and wants to talk but not have sex?

"Want to go sit down?" she asks and I nod.

When we're on the sofa I loosen and take off my tie then undo a couple of buttons. That's much better. I may have to wear a suit for every game day but that doesn't mean that I have to like it. When I look up, Anna is staring at me, her wine forgotten in her hand and her eyes, fuck her eyes, they're filled with lust. That's all I can call it. It's pure lust.

I put my glass down on the coffee table and then do the same with hers. She doesn't resist or even move. All Anna does is continue staring at me and I know that she wants me. Slowly, I cup her cheek and run my thumb over her bottom lip. Her mouth parts, slightly, and a soft sigh escapes. Is everything she does hot?

"Do you want to go to my bedroom?" she asks, almost whispering.

"More than anything" I tell her and chuckle.

She giggles too and the awkwardness is completely gone. I take her hand so she follows me when I stand up and I lead us down the hall.

"To the right" she says.

When I walk in, I can only be surprised. This conservative, sometimes confident and sometime shy girl has a huge bed. I look at her surprised.

"What?" she asks. "I like a lot of room when I sleep."

On a laugh, I pick her up and throw her onto the bed where she bounces and giggles. Her skirt rides up and shows where her thigh high stockings meet her bare skin. I grow harder as I walk to the edge of the bed.

"Why do girls always have so many pillows on their beds?" I ask Anna.

I watch her smile disappear and she frowns. Shit. What did I say wrong?

"What's wrong?" I ask.

She shakes her head and smiles, a tight, insincere smile that doesn't reach her eyes.

"Nothing" she replies and sits up.

"It's something Anna. Look, please be honest with me" I feel like I'm begging her but I hate when I feel like she's holding back from me.

She looks down at her clasped hands in her lap. I sit down on the bed and wait.

"It's just" she begins and I see her swallow.

"Tell me" I say softly.

She looks up and smiles again only this time it's genuine.

"I'm being silly" she tells me.

Before I can react, Anna slides back to lie against the pillows piled at the headboard. The top few buttons of her blouse popped opened when she bounced on the bed and now gape open showing off the swell of her breasts. All conversation leaves my brain immediately. She doesn't even realize how fucking hot she is.

I crawl up the bed, stalking her, and she giggles and bites her bottom lip. Yep, so fucking hot. I stop when I straddle her. She doesn't move, doesn't do anything else and I'm reminded of her inexperience. Maybe she needs help knowing what to do.

"Will you do something for me?" I ask and lean in to kiss her softly. Anna nods. "Unbutton my shirt."

Her eyes open wide and she takes a deep breath before reaching for the first button on my shirt. Slowly, one by one, she slips my buttons open. When she gets to the bottom, I think she's going to stop but she pulls my shirt out of my pants and completely off of me. She sits back again. I guess she's comfortable following directions but not taking the lead herself.

I reach behind me and pull my tee shirt off over my head. Her eyes drop to my chest, she licks her lips and her fingers clasp and unclasp. Yeah, she wants to but isn't.

"Touch me" I tell her in a voice I barely recognize.

The self-control I have to use is killing me very slowly especially when she licks her lips again. Slowly she reaches out with both hands and lightly touches my shoulders before trailing them down chest. I manage to not grab her and throw her back on the bed but I can't stop the shiver that runs through me. Anna's eyes fly to mine, wide and full of lust.

"Keep going" I say in a deep, raspy voice.

Her fingers slide lower and, with trembling fingers, she unbuckles my belt. I might burst out of my shorts before she's done. She continues with the button of my pants and then the zipper. Really fearful that I might explode, I shift and stand up beside the bed. My pants fall to the floor and I'm standing in front of her in only my boxer briefs.

"Now you" I tell her. "Blouse first." She begins to unbutton her blouse quickly so I say "slowly."

She looks uncertain but slows down. I watch as she reveals more and more skin and then slips the blouse off. My fingers are itching to touch her.

"Scoot over to the edge" I tell her.

When she's sitting with her legs over the edge of the bed, I kneel down in front of her and reach up and under her skirt. I roll one stocking down, slowly, making sure that my fingers skim down her leg. Then I repeat the action with the other leg. Her breathing picks up and I think she gasps when my fingers brush the instep of her foot.

After tossing the stockings aside, I sit back and say "stand up."

When she's in front of me, I reach behind her skirt and undo the button and zipper so that it falls to her feet. Kneeling in front of her, I'm at the perfect height.

I trail kisses across her stomach, one side to the other, and then I move my lips lower and slide my thumbs into the band of her panties. Sliding them down an inch, my lips follow and I feel her sway slightly. Her hands reach out and rest on my shoulders. When I slide her panties down an inch further, her fingers dig into my flesh. I lean back and pull her panties completely off.

"Sit" I say softly and she does.

I move closer until I'm kneeling directly between her legs. Softly we kiss as I reach around and unclasp her bra. Sliding it slowly down her arms, I feel her shiver and her lips part on a sigh. I take advantage and slide my tongue between her lips and over hers. Anna's hands slide up my neck and into my hair.

I want to hear her moan again so I leave her lips, kiss down her neck and then down further until I can capture her nipple in my mouth. She sighs and her fingers dig into my scalp. Stilling wanting to hear that sexy moan, I let my hand travel further down while I play with her nipple in my lips. When I reach the apex of her legs, my middle finger parts her flesh and then settles on her clit. Simultaneously pushing down with my finger and sucking her nipple elicits that perfect moan that goes directly to my dick.

I move my finger further so that I can slip it inside and look up at her face. She moans again and her head falls back. Continuing to watch her, I slip another finger inside and swirl them around slowly stretching and feeling all of her walls. She cries out when I slide over the front wall and I feel her body tremble from head to toe. She's so responsive and has no idea how fucking hot she is.

"Slide back to the middle of the bed" I tell her and stand while she does so.

She pulls her knees together and her cheeks pink. Clearly she isn't comfortable with her body and I have no idea why. I'll embarrass myself if I keep staring at her. After pushing off my boxer briefs, I grab a condom from my pants, slip it on and climb onto the bed pushing her legs apart as I grow closer. Lightly I leave kisses up the inside of one thigh and then repeat on the other. Anna's hips tilt up in response.

"Sid please" she cries out.

"Please what?" I ask because I can't resist teasing her.

"Please" she says again more desperately.

I don't want to tease her too much since she's still becoming comfortable with what's going on between us. While that's the truth, I also don't know how much longer I can hold out. I've been thinking about her since this morning and have spent some very uncomfortable moments throughout the day. The only thing I could focus on was burying myself deep inside of her.

"Ok baby" I whisper and slowly slide my body over hers until my hips are nestled between her legs and I can kiss her.

Taunting us both, I take her lips hard and fast but don't thrust my hips even though hers seek mine. Anna angles her head and returns my ferocity with her own lips. Her nails are digging into my back, surely leaving marks, and it turns me on even more. Our tongues duel, joist and parry, over and over. I can't wait any more. I feel like the whole day has been foreplay.

Reaching between us, I test her first and she's definitely ready so I position myself and thrust. Anna cries out and her hips push against mine in answer. It almost kills me but I hold deep inside of her. She's wet, hot and tight. I want to savor the moment but she won't let me. Her hips begin to pull and push against mine. The friction is too much so, propping myself up on my elbows to hold up my weight, I set a steady pace that Anna matches after a moment.

Knowing that it drives her crazy, I kiss her neck to her ear and then bite at her lobe. I feel the pain of her nails digging deeper in my back and I nip harder. She cries out and our pace increases. I'm breathing heavy and fast as is Anna. I know that I'm close, too close, so I reach between us and rub at her clit a few times. That does it and she stiffens and lets go. I follow her.

When I finally regain consciousness, I realize that I'm lying on top of her with my entire weight. I try to push up but Anna holds me fast with her arms around my shoulders and her legs around my hips. I can feel something radiating from her, it's definitely emotion but I can't really identify exactly what.

"You are incredible" I whisper and kiss under her ear.

"You are" she says. Her voice is filled with that emotion too. "I've never felt this" she pauses for a moment. "This intensity before."

I pull up enough so that I can see her face. Her eyes are wide and wondrous, she bites her lip and turns pink again.

"You're pretty incredible yourself" I reply and kiss her lips.

She clings and deepens the kiss. Clearly she needs something right now but I'm not sure what so I let her take the lead. The problem is that we had a 'full' day yesterday, I had practice this morning and a game tonight. I might just embarrass myself and fall asleep during this kiss.

"Can I stay the night?" I whisper against her lips.

When I open my eyes she's smiling up at me.

"Yes please" she replies and smiles.

She's the cutest thing.