All Chapters of PUCKING CAPTAIN NIKO : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

JEREMY’S P.O.V.I had exactly three goals for tonight: lose my mind completely, get absolutely wasted, and hook up with a total stranger. So far, I was two for three. My brain cells had officially evacuated the premises, and I was so drunk I could barely keep myself upright. To top it off, the cute guy with freckles across the room and I were mere minutes away from tearing each other's clothes off and going completely feral at eachother.Honestly, I was pretty proud of myself. For a few glorious hours, I hadn’t given a single thought to hockey, the massive mountain of overdue homework waiting for me, my current family drama, or any of my other miserable problems. Not even the biggest nightmare on that list: Axel Carter.I just needed one single night where my brain would finally shut the hell up.So, I drank. And drank. And then drank some more. Cheap booze, tequila shots, vodka—you name it. If it was liquid and toxic, it was burning its way down my already raw throat. I didn’t even m

JEREMY’S P.O.VI followed the pointing hand, abandoning my drink. I hurried past the downstairs kitchen and living room. There was a long line for the bathroom, but I cut through the crowd to get upstairs. The brunette hadn’t promised they’d be there, but I had a strong feeling they would.I mean freckles and I had been seconds away from fucking. Whoever stole him from me probably offered something way more promising than regular, boring sex with yours truly.Not to shame myself, but I’d absolutely bail too if a "hot jock"—as the brunette called him—approached me. Hell, maybe we could have a threesome if they were down. I was desperate for a good fuck.I hadn’t gotten far upstairs, still trying to decide which room of hooking-up couples to bust into first. Thumping music bled from a nearby corridor, followed closely by a soft, breathy moan—way too deep to be a girl. Bingo.I crept toward the noise, nerves spiking with every step. Who was I kidding? I didn’t have the balls to ask a

JEREMY’S P.O.V."You’re late," Niko snapped, sounding like a disappointed parent.The moment my skates touched the ice, I saw him standing there, all geared up. He had his helmet in his hands, his hockey stick resting casually beside him, and his gloves tucked under his arm. Even though his face was half-hidden, the irritation in his voice was unmistakable.Honestly, it wasn’t entirely my fault. I’d woken up with a brutal hangover from the night before, and the pounding headache had made it impossible to get any proper sleep. I felt like shit.Sleep had been out of the question, and I basically felt like a walking zombie. To make matters worse, I was so weak and starving that I genuinely thought I might pass out right there on the ice. I’d managed to chug a protein shake earlier, which was the only reason I was currently upright and breathing."I’m so sorry, man," I wheezed. "My head is absolutely splitting today.""That’s not an excuse, Jeremy," Niko said, crossing his arms. "We agr

JEREMY’S P.O.VMy heart didn’t just skip a beat—it plummeted straight into my stomach at the sight of Axel.He stood in the doorway, his frame blocking out the light. His eyes narrowed, tracking the mere inches of space left between Niko and me.He watched our questionable position, the way Niko was still practically hovering over me, trapping me against the wall.“Archer, Coach called for you,” he said, voice flat and dry.There was no emotion on his face, but I knew him better than anyone else did. I could see the subtle tightening of his jaw, the deadly flicker in his dark Eyes. Axel was furious.And I had to admit, I was terrified of how he’d react.Niko looked to Axel, oblivious to the silent warfare in the locker room.Without breaking a sweat, he simply stepped back, casually putting space between us, turning towards the exit.Niko approached him, but Axel didn’t move an inch.“You’re in my way,” he told him. Axel jaw tightened as he stepped aside, letting him thr

NIKO’S P.O.V PEA: Are you awake? I frowned at the screen, trying to figure out what I had done wrong this time. I couldn't think of anything. I hadn't forgotten any important chores or messed anything up. Nope, my conscience was clear, so there was absolutely no reason for Pea to be mad at me. NIKO: Unfortunately, yes. The three typing dots appeared. I stared at them, waiting anxiously to see what this sudden early-morning interrogation was about. PEA: I’m feeling under the weather and I have a few errands to run this morning. Can you please cover my shift? Please? I stared at the text in disbelief. This morning? As in, right now? I glanced up at the wall clock. It was 3:57 AM. Fuck. My practice session with Jeremy was barely two hours away. NIKO: For how long? PEA: Just this morning! I promise I’ll make it up to you. I sighed deeply, rubbing the sleep from my face. This was just perfect. Exactly what I needed. Yesterday, I had bitten Jeremy’s head off fo