#Chapter 29 – Anything But a Game

I tightened the grip on my hockey stick as I skated to the center of the rink. My half of the team followed behind me and the crowd in the stands went absolutely wild. I would never get enough of that sound. Hearing people cheering my name always got me pumped and ready to defeat whoever was across the line from me. I was used to facing off against somebody on another team. But this time, standing on the other side of the dividing line, was my brother, Noah. A cocky smile was spread across Noah’s face. Fucking Noah, he really thought he could beat me. “You’re looking a little worried, Liam,” Noah said. “You fucking wish,” I growled back. “Hey, remember, this is just a friendly. Although, I might have to go ahead and take something of yours when we do eventually win,” Noah said. He glanced at the stands in Ella’s direction and grinned. I growled and moved closer to Noah but my teammate Peter held my arm back, “Liam, you gotta stay focused, man.” “I’m going to wipe thi