All Chapters of Accidentally Yours, Hockey Captain: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

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Chapter 21: Silent Fractures

Emily’s POVThe meal that day felt painfully awkward.I couldn’t stop stealing glances at Alex. He sat directly across from me, even though there was plenty of space next to Julian. Why did he choose that seat? Every time our eyes almost met, my heart stuttered and I looked away. The air between us felt thick, heavy with everything we weren’t saying.Julian tried to keep the conversation light, cutting into his chicken. “How’s your painting going, Em? The big project for next week?”I poked at my salad, the smell of oil and dressing making my stomach turn. “I haven’t finished it yet. The deadline is next week, but I still can’t go back to the studio.”Julian frowned. “Why? Is it because—”“Yes,” I said before he could finish. “Because of the pregnancy. The smell of paint makes me nauseous now.”The words slipped out naturally, without thinking. Julian’s fork froze halfway to his mouth. He looked at me with wide eyes, clearly shocked that I had said it so openly in front of Alex.“

Chapter 22: The Ice Between Us

Emily’s POVThe arena was loud and electric, filled with cheers and the sharp scrape of skates on ice. Kara and I had come to watch Julian’s hockey match, armed with team scarves, banners, and even a silly foam finger I secretly hoped no one would notice. I told myself I was here for my brother. Only for Julian. But the moment the players stepped onto the rink, my eyes found Alex like a magnet I couldn’t resist.He moved in the center of the team, helmet under his arm, broad shoulders tense with focus. Even from the stands, he looked powerful — confident in a way that made my stupid heart race. It’s just hormones, I reminded myself. Pregnancy makes everything feel stronger. But deep down I knew it wasn’t only that.“Where’s Lucas?” Kara asked, adjusting her scarf.“I don’t care if he’s here or not,” I muttered.Kara pointed toward the entrance. “Well, speak of the devil.”But when I turned, it wasn’t Lucas I saw first. The full hockey team was filing onto the ice. Alex skated out i

Chapter 23: Doubts I Can’t Ignore

Alex’s POVJulian called me saying there was an impromptu team meeting at the arena. I was already on my way when I decided to take the stairs instead of the elevator. That small choice changed everything.My footsteps slowed halfway down.Near the shadowed corner by the lower stairs, two figures were tangled together — kissing like the world around them didn’t exist. The girl had her back against the wall, hands in the guy’s hair. His hands gripped her waist, pulling her closer. At first, I didn’t care. People made out in every dark corner of this campus.Then I recognized him.Lucas.He was kissing another girl — not Emily — with zero shame, mouth hungry, body pressed against hers. Disgust rolled through me. After everything he had done, after begging Emily to take him back, after promising to take responsibility for a baby that wasn’t even his… here he was, doing this.I stood there for a second longer than I should have, watching. Then I turned and continued down the stairs, j

Chapter 24: The Kiss I Can’t Forget

Emily’s POvThat night, the dorm room felt too quiet and too loud at the same time.Kara stood in front of the mirror, fixing her hair one last time. She looked beautiful in her little black dress, glowing with excitement for the party. I lay on my bed in oversized pajamas, a bag of chips on my lap, feeling like a potato that had given up on life.“Em, are you sure you don’t want to come with me?” she asked, turning around. “You can drink orange juice or something. It’ll be fun.”“No, Kara,” I said, pulling the blanket higher. “I just want to sleep. This pregnancy makes my body feel so lazy. I don’t want to do anything except lie down.”Kara walked over, snatched the bag of chips from my hand, and gave me a stern look. “Pregnant women don’t eat like this. You need fruits and vegetables. You’ve been looking like a zombie lately.”“Aish! That was my last snack,” I complained, reaching for it half-heartedly.She smiled and placed it on the table, out of reach. “I’ll go first. How do I

Chapter 25: Slipping Control

Alex’s POVI couldn’t stop thinking about what I did last night.Kissing Emily had not been part of the plan. I only went there to ask one simple question — to confirm who the baby’s father really was. That was it. Instead, I pushed her against the wall and kissed her like I had any right to.She must think I did it on purpose that I was playing games. Damn it.I was sitting alone in the locker room, staring at my phone screen without really seeing it, when Julian walked in. He looked surprised to find me there.“Hey, what are you doing here? how was the practice?” he said, dropping his bag on the bench.I shrugged, trying to look casual. “Just clearing my head. How about you? Weren’t you supposed to be with Emily today?”Julian sighed and sat down heavily. “Yeah, about that. This morning Emily suddenly said she wasn’t ready. She postponed the meeting with our parents. At least I already told them about the pregnancy so they wouldn’t be too shocked when she finally says it herself.

Chapter 26: The Photo That Broke the Lie

Emily’s POVKara waved her hand in front of my face for the third time.“Hey, what’s wrong? Why are you looking at Alex like that? Is that girl his fiancée? She has the nerve to come here.”I blinked and forced my eyes back to my plate. The spaghetti in front of me suddenly looked like a sad pile of noodles swimming in sauce. My appetite, which had already been weak, disappeared completely.“Yeah,” I muttered. “She’s the same girl who hugged him after the match.”Kara leaned in closer, voice low. “Why does your mood always get weird every time Alex is around? I’m sure you’re going to say it’s just pregnancy hormones, but trust me, it’s not all hormones. Be honest with me.”I poked at the spaghetti with my fork, avoiding her eyes. “I don’t know. I’m confused. I don’t even know what you’re talking about.”Kara let out a soft laugh. “Oh, you can’t lie to me, Em. We’ve been friends for too long. You should at least try harder if you’re going to hide it from me.” She paused, then asked t

Chapter 27: The Breaking Point

Emily’s POVI was still busy in front of my canvas when my classmate tapped me on the shoulder and said Lucas was waiting outside and wanted to talk to me.My brush froze mid-stroke. The soft blue I had been blending suddenly felt wrong — too bright, too hopeful for the mess swirling inside me. I didn’t want to see him. Not after that photo Kara showed me. Not after watching him kiss another girl like I meant nothing. But something stubborn inside me — maybe pride, maybe fear of looking weak — made me set the brush down and wipe my paint-covered hands on my apron.I stepped out of the studio into the afternoon light. Lucas was leaning against the wall, smiling the moment he saw me. That same warm, familiar smile that used to make my heart flutter. Now it made my stomach turn.“Hey,” he said, walking toward me. “You’ve got paint on your cheek.”He reached out like he was going to wipe it away, but I stepped back before he could touch me.“What do you want here, Lucas?”“I just wante

Chapter 28: Chains I Can’t Break

Alex’s POVTwo days until my engagement party with Sophia, and I already felt like I was suffocating.The dining room was too bright, the chandelier too heavy, the silence between my father, my mother, and me thicker than the expensive wine in our glasses. I pushed the steak around my plate, barely tasting it. Every tick of the grandfather clock reminded me how close I was to a future I never asked for.My father finally broke the silence, his voice cutting like always. “How’s your relationship with Sophia?”I didn’t look up. “Okay.”“Okay?” He set his knife down with a sharp clink. “Is that all? She keeps calling me, asking about dress fittings, flowers, guest lists. I hope you’re not ignoring her, Alexander. Or have you forgotten what’s at stake here?”I put my fork down harder than necessary and stood up. The chair scraped loudly against the marble floor. “Yes, I know the risks.”I didn’t wait for his reply. I walked out through the glass doors to the pool area behind the house,

Chapter 29: The Lies I Keep

Emily’s POVJulian called me earlier saying he wanted to meet at the café near campus. I told him I was tired and had a lot of work, but he knew me better than I knew myself. Twenty minutes later, he was already waiting downstairs at the dorm, leaning against his car with that stubborn big-brother look on his face. I had no choice but to go.The café was quiet in the late afternoon. We sat by the window with our drinks — iced latte for him, matcha for me. “I know you’re thinking about something heavy,” Julian said, sipping his coffee. “It’s not good to keep everything inside when you know I’m right here.”I traced the rim of my cup with my finger. The words felt heavy, but I forced them out.“I’ve decided to take care of this baby alone,” I said quietly. “It’s not the most mature decision, but I don’t think I can do it with Lucas.”Julian put his cup down slowly. His jaw tightened. “Did he do something to you again? I knew it. I should’ve beaten that bastard up when I had the chance

Chapter 30: The Weight of Whispers

Emily’s POVMy painting was finally finished.I stepped back from the large canvas, brush still in hand, and let out a long breath I didn’t realize I’d been holding. The piece had taken almost a month — layers of soft blues bleeding into warm golds, with strokes that felt like fragments of everything I couldn’t say out loud. It was raw. “You have a real talent for painting,” a gentle voice said behind me. “Every stroke of color you apply is quite unique.”I turned. Mrs. Anderson, my painting professor, stood there with her arms crossed, studying the canvas with that quiet intensity she always had. She wasn’t just my mentor — she was the reason I had chosen this college. Her own work hung in galleries across the country, and every brushstroke she made carried stories I wished I could live up to.“Thank you, Mrs. Anderson,” I said, wiping my hands on my apron. “I wouldn’t have been able to do this if it weren’t for you. You’re a great teacher.”She smiled softly and shook her head.

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