Next To You // David Perron

Maybe were friends
Maybe were more
Maybe it's just my imagination
But I see you stare just a little too long
And it makes me start to wonder
So baby call me crazy
But I think you feel it too
Maybe I, Maybe I
Just got to get next to you

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I got ready and made my way toward the arena. My boyfriend Anze Kopitar plays for the L.A. Kings so I was there one night to support him. We were playing the St. Louis Blues, a team I was OK with. The game was ready to start as I stood up cheering of course. I sat down and got some soda as he opened the game with a goal. I was so excited for him as we got up and cheered. As time went on and this game got more exciting, Anze got into a fight with David Perron , I had no idea why he did , but he did. The game had went on and periods were winding down. It was almost end of the game and while Kings had lost I knew this would be upsetting to Anze. I got my stuff ready as I headed down toward the back locker room. I headed toward the back as I walked toward him. I then seen him stand there kissing another girl. I stared for a brief moment thinking about what just happened. I looked at him and realized it was my boyfriend kissing a puckbunny full on lips. I felt my heart beat faster as he looked at me.

"It wasn't what it looked like." He said.

"BULLSHIT! IT IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE!" I screamed at him.

"She means nothing to me. Your the one I want." Anze said.

"Get away from me, its over we are dunzo. I hate you, I never want to see you again you jerk!" I screamed crying.

"Its not over until I say it is." He said as I smacked him in the face.

"I never want to see you again." I said as I ran away.

I cried and cried and I never felt so hurtful in my life. What was I going to do? Where was I going to go? I tried so hard to stay calm but all I wanted to do was run away and cry. I ran toward the visiting side is where I found myself wondering until for one moment I accidentally walked into one of the guys from the Blues.

"I am so sorry miss." He said helping me up.

"It was all my fault, I am sorry." I said as he helped me up.

It was David Perron. I looked at him as he looked at me and wondered what was going on.

"Are you OK? You were crying." He said as my eyes filled up with more tears.

"I will be fine, you don't have to be worried." I said.

"I am David." He said,

"I am Lauren, but you can call me LC." I said.

"What does the LC stand for?" He asked walking slow with me.

"Lauren Cassadine." I said.

"Ohh that is so pretty." He said.

"I wish you didn't have to go so quickly." I said.

"LC!" Anze screamed.

"Leave me alone Anze! Its over, its over when you cheated on me." I said crying.

"Didn't the lady say leave her alone?" David said hugging me.

"She is with me, she is none of your business." Anze said as he grabbed me.

"She is my business when you treat her like shit. How dare you treat a beautiful girl like that." David said as Anze pushed me down.

"Oh my god are you ok?" TJ asked as he helped me up.

'"I am OK." I said.

Erik and David were pissed off as David decided it wasn't worth beating him up since he can do it on the ice for good.. He got me out of there so quickly as we grabbed a taxi and headed for some coffee. Erik and TJ came with us as well to make sure nothing was going to happen to me when I go home and get my stuff out of his house. We sat down and made a plan over some food as well.

"You guys don't really have to do this." I said.

"Yes we do. I need to make sure your going to be OK, so we will get your stuff out of your place, do you have a place to go?" David asked.

"My sister lives in San Jose, I can visit her for a while with her husband." I said.

"Ok, we are going to get on a plane to San Jose guys and bring her there.." TJ said as I smiled.

"You don't have to do that, all I need is to get to the airport." I said.

"No we are going to bring you there so this way you can get there and we know you made it OK." Erik said as I smiled.

"I really appreciate this guys. I thought I meant something to him." I said.

"What exactly happened to get him so mad at you?" TJ asked.

"Well, I was walking down to greet him and as I turned the corner he was outside the locker room making out with another woman, a puckbunny, then I screamed and told him it was over, I ran toward the Visiting side where I bumped into David." I said.

"Wow, what a jackass." TJ said.

"Your telling me, He is so stupid for letting you get away and for even cheating on him." Erik said.

"OK so while you pack I will stand up there with you helping, TJ and Erik will guard the door." David said.

"Thank you guys , are you sure you don't have to stay with the team?" I asked.

"No way, we have optional practice in Anaheim tomorrow, we can take you get your stuff, we can get you to the airport, we will bring you to San Jose and we can leave in the afternoon tomorrow. I already explained everything to our coach and he is OK with everything." David said.

"How did I get so lucky to bump into you?" I asked.

 "It was fate." He said as I smiled.

We ate some food as we figured out everything. I was happy I had met David, he was an amazing guy and so were Erik and TJ. We finished up and headed out toward my house. We made it before Anze got home as I quickly hurried up and grabbed my things. We had taken a taxi as we all got out of the house and into the taxi. We made it out as I sighed.

"Your going to be OK." TJ said as I nodded.

"Thank you guys, I really appreciate this." I said as they smiled.

We made it to the airport as we all checked in. The boys made sure we went into first class so we can be more comfortable as they paid for my ticket, I was hoping they would let me pay.

"Can I make this up to you David in some way?" I asked.

"I will think about that and get back to you, but for now just being my friend is good enough for me." He said.

"I think I can do that." I said.

"I hope so. So we have a half hour before we board." He said as I smiled.

"Oh crap I need to call my sister Heidi." I said.

"Ok." He said.

I got on my phone quickly and called her. I let her know what was going on and she was scared so I told her I was coming to stay with her for a little bit and I was safe at the airport. She was excited and let Ryane know as well and he was happy that I was coming. Ryane is her husband aka my over protective brother. We boarded as we got onto the plane and headed for San Jose. The plane headed up in the air as we got to know each other. TJ and Erik were jamming to their I-pods. An hour later we landed in San Jose. We got off and headed for the baggage claim area. We grabbed our bags as we grabbed a taxi.

"Since you boys are going to be exhausted from jet lagged, do you guys want to spend the night?" I asked them.

"Sure." They said.

"Ok." I said as I smiled.

We headed toward my sisters house as she waited for us to arrive. I let her know I was on her way as 20 minutes had passed we pulled up. She greeted us outside as we all got out.

"oh my god Sis. I am so sorry for everything." Heidi said.

"I missed you too sis and its ok." I said.

"Who are these guys?" She asked.

"David Perron, TJ Oshie, and Erik Johnson, this is my sister Heidi." I said.

"Ohh so nice to meet you." She said.

"David, Erik and TJ saved me from Anze and his tempers." I said.

"Thank you guys, come on in. Anze can be very ... how do I put this.. abusive to her." She said.

"I know we saw it come out and that is why I stayed with her to make sure she was OK." David said.

"Thank you so much for bringing her here." She said.

I went upstairs to put my things away as Ryane came home and upstairs to see if I am OK.

"LC are you ok?" He asked.

"Yeah I am doing better. Still heartbroken." I said as he help me put my things away.

"I am here if you need to talk, I am glad your home though." He said as David came in.

"Hey thanks man for bringing her home, she is family and I really appreciate it." Ryane said to him.

"Your welcome, she is a special woman and I am blessed to have met her." David said back as I laughed.

I sat back on my bed as he sat next to me. He looked at me as I sat there and I cried in his arms. He held me as he just let me cry and cry.

"I am fine, I am not going to cry." I said as I got up and wiped my eyes.

"Come here, don't worry. Your gonna get passed this." He said.

"Thank you, I am going to jump into the shower, if you want anything the kitchen is yours , if you want to rest or lay down you can do that too." I said as he nodded.

I grabbed my pajamas as I headed into the showers. I washed my hair and my face as I felt somewhat better. I finished up as I got out and put it on. David was changed already into his pajamas as he stayed in my room relaxing. I checked on him as he was asleep as I joined him in my bed.

::::: Few Weeks Later :::::

Few weeks had passed by, David and I had been getting along so well, We kept in contact while he was there in St. Louis. We had gotten closer and closer. It was morning time and I was chilling, about to get ready for a run. My life had gotten better without Anze and David in my life now.

"Morning sis." Heidi said.

"Morning Heidi." I said as she smiled.

"Going for a run?" She asked.

"Yeah, I need it. Keep up my figure." I said as she laughed.

"Why don't I go with you?" She asked.

"Really? Awesome." I said.

She went up and got ready as she headed down for our morning run.

"Ready?" She asked.

"Yep lets go." I said as we headed out the door.

"So what is up with you and David?" She asked.

"Nothing we just remained friends and close. He is a big part of my life." I said as she smiled.

"So nothing is going on between you two?" She asked.

"Nope, we are good friends." I said as we took a few mile jog.

Two hours later we headed back to home. I was exhausted and sweaty already. We made it home as we walked in to find 3 guys sitting there along with Ryane.

"David!!!" I said as I jumped into his arms .

"LC. I am so glad to see you." He said.

"I am sorry I am so sweaty, we just went for a run. What are you doing here?" I asked.

"Its OK, we play the San Jose tomorrow and came up a day early to see you." He said as I hugged him so tightly.

"I am so glad to see you." I said.

"Me too." He said.

"Hey TJ, Erik." I said smiling so widely.

I headed up for a shower. I was so excited to see him. He means the world to me as I smiled to myself in the shower. I finished up and headed out of the shower as I got dressed. I cleaned up and joined the others as he continued to hug me.

"You have no idea how much I missed you." He said as he looked at me and smiled.

"I missed you so much too." I said as we headed upstairs.