\\.::Nineteen::.//

The Winter Classic was on it's way and I took my seat with Vero in the freezing cold. Marc Andre was down by the ice along with Mario and Max. The game took hours with multiple stops fixing the ice and it wouldn't stop snowing. I was starting to worry as the game went on. I want this game to be a huge memory for Sidney to take on, knowing how special it was to him and how competitive he is.

"This hot chocolate is the best ever!" Vero said as she got back with her 12th cup. I just laughed and shook my head. "I'm serious! I got you another!"

"I'm still on my last one you got me!" holding up my only half empty cup.

"It's okay, you can handle it," she smiled. "So, are you going to hearing?" she asked quietly.

I looked down and shuffled in my seat a bit. "I'm not sure," I said shrugging. "I'm worried what will happen if I do." I filled her in about everything, since she was the closest girl to me from the team's girlfriends.

"Yeah, well you do what you think is best. I'm sure whatever happens, Sidney will be there for you to back you up," she said smiling.

"I sure hope so," I said as the team went into shoot out. "Oh god," I said under my breath. "I'm so nervous!"

"I'd be really freaking out if Marc was in net! I'm sure Sidney will be the super star!" she said nugging me with a huge smile.

And as Vero said, Sidney took the ice, sweeping the puck right into the net. It was perfect; the poster boy of the NHL made the game a fairy tail. I was so excited to see him after the game and wanted to rush into the locker room to congratulate him.

It definitely took a while for him to come out of the locker room with interviews and all, but I waited with Vero on the bus. The guys finally filled on and I jumped on Sidney kissing him. "You were amazing!" I said grinning. "All of you did great!"



Days flew by and before I knew it, the hearing was the next day. Sidney had morning skate and luckily he was in town. He slept holding me tight, but I couldn't even blink. I just cried quietly. I only slept for about two hours before Sidney's phone went off to get ready to leave. He turned it off and kissed my head before heading to the shower. I really thought throughly what to do. Sidney came out and got dressed trying to be as silent as possible to think I was sleeping.

He kissed my head again whispering, "See you later, babe."

It was about 9:30 when I stepped out of my car and walked over to the court house in Pittsburgh. My heels clicked against the ground and I held my pea coat tight to my body. I stepped inside fixing my curly hair and was searched to be allowed inside.

Justin's mom turned around and instantly cried seeing me. "Raina!" she said running over to me and hugged me tightly. "I didn't think you would be here! Thank you so much," she cried.

"I couldn't ditch the people I love the most," I said smiling.

"Justin's smiling away up there," she said with bright eyes. "You ready for this?"

"As ready as I'll ever be," I said nervously. I felt sick and wanted to run for the door, but I had to be there for the Lane's. We took our seats quickly and the hearing was soon on it's way. Then, Kenny was brought in. I was tearing up, fearing for what would happen.

During the hearing, I was called up for being a witness. Kenny stared me down as I sat in the chair facing the room. I chocked up and everything asked to me wasn't processing. I just starting sobbing and pointing my finger at Kenny. "You know you killed your brother!" I screamed. "How could you? Just because you two had differences doesn't mean you should kill him!"

"Didn't I tell you if you came, I'd have you taken care?" he hissed.

I sobbed more, trying to catch my breath. "You really are an evil person, Kenny. You shot him all because you wanted to be with me and have his life. You could of been like him, but you turned to drugs! You're a bad, bad person, Kenny. You deserve to rot in hell and never speak to another soul. I don't see how anyone could love you for all you've done. Honestly, you shouldn't die, because you need to realize what you've done, but it'll never happen!"

The court was trying to quiet me down, but it was impossible. "He did it! He killed Justin! He told me he'd kill me too if I came today, but I don't care! Justin's family deserves peace knowing for sure what happened. I've been quietly for too long." I was justed sitting there with tears everywhere and make up all down my face. I told the room the whole story that night and had to leave the room before I had another out burst.

I stayed outside for the rest of the hearing. Justin's mom came out and ran to me hugging me. "I know how hard that was for you, sweetheart. Today meant so much to us all," she said forcing a smile. "He'll be gone, for good." Everyone was silent for a while.

I felt like someone was on the other side of me holding me, and I could of swore I saw Justin. It was a safe moment but it quickly faded. "You can come over to eat if you want, dear," Justin's aunt offered.

"No, thanks. I'm gonna go home and rest. I had no sleep last night." I hugged everyone and was reminded to call them later. I rushed off to the Mellon Arena and run into the building and through the locker room. The guys were still on ice and I ran out to call for Sidney.

He looked over and rushed over to me, "Baby, what's wrong?" he asked holding me. "Did you go to the hearing?" I could only nod with tears falling more and more. "Raina, what happened?"

Every time I tried to speak, I whimpered. Sidney took me into the locker room taking off his helmet. "I'm gonna shower, really fast, and we can talk so I'm not sweaty." He stood up and brought me tissues. "Cheer up, boo," he said and kissed my forehead. He did exactly what he promised and was clean in only five minutes. "Let's go home, Raina," he said helping me up and holding me close.

As we got back to my apartment I just looked at Sidney will my dark, sunken in eyes. "I have to leave Pittsburgh," I said quietly. "I need to go away for a little. I know Kenny's going to try something and it's not safe for me."

Sidney sat down and held my hand. "Raina, I can help you. I can get security and-"

"Sid, I want a normal life. Not where someone's watching my back every second. I need to leave and only tell you and my parents. No one else."

"Only if you promise to stay at my house in Nova Scotia or with my parents. They'll help you out till you feel safe enough to stay at my house alone. I want you somewhere I trust."

"Sid, I have a job."

"And I have a beautiful girlfriend I want to keep safe. Please, Raina. I'll pay for everything. Please, just promise me you'll do this."

I gave it a serious, long thought and knew it was for the best and got up to pack for Canada.