Best Birthday Ever

Rating: Even PG is a bit much, but there are swears, so it has to be.

Original Date Of Completion: April 2005

Disclaimer: I own no one, though I wish I did. The only thing that is real here is that Chiodo and Spezza really are best friends in real life. Other than that, this is all fiction conjured in the confines of my demented little mind. That means it's fake, and you can't sue me.

Notes: This takes place after the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins vs. Binghampton Senators AHL Playoff game on 4-25-05. The Penguins won 3-2 in Triple OT, with Andy in net, on his birthday. This is from his POV.

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He's waiting for me when I get to my car, leaning against the hood, hands jammed in his pockets, staring off into space just like he always is. I'm not really surprised to see him, but a part of me just wasn't sure I would after the game tonight. I should've known, though; there's no way he'd leave me hanging tonight of all nights, regardless of what happened on the ice.

"You're lucky it's your birthday," He says with a yawn, grinning faintly. "Or I'd have scored all over your sieve ass,"

I laugh, shaking my head as I walk over to him. "You tried. And I stopped you every time." I reply smugly, fighting back a yawn.

He grins despite my mocking, shaking his head as pushes himself forward. My arms slip around his neck, and he leans down for a brief, but shaking kiss. I don’t know if it's the aftermath of the game, or the kiss, or just the feeling of having him here tonight, but I can't stop shivering. Like always, though, he seems to understand, and when I melt against him, he holds me closer. My lips find his neck as his find my temple, and I feel his breath on my ear more so than hearing it.

"I'm proud of you, baby,"

I smile against his neck, tightening my arms around him and sighing contentedly. "Thanks, makes it a little better," I say softly, yawning by the finish.

"I'll be just as proud if you lose. Like you will, the next game, on my double hattrick."

The teasing is totally evident in his voice, so much so I don't even have to look up to know there's a cheesy ass grin on his face. So instead I just bite his neck, and playfully smack his ass.

"Thanks for letting me have tonight, then. Bastard,"

He laughs, hugging me tighter to him. "Consider it part of your birthday present," He murmurs, kissing my cheek.

I pull back just far enough to look at him, flashing a soft smile. "What's the other part?"

He grins and kisses me softly, nudging his nose against mine. "Me. Dumbass."

I laugh, shaking my head and leaning back against him. His arms tighten around me again, and I can't stop a contented sigh as I lay my head on his shoulder, pressing a soft kiss to his neck.

"Then this is officially the best birthday ever."

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