# Chapter 32: The Cold Night That Led to a Warm Confession
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 32 of "The Deal: Off Campus." Oh my goodness, you guys, this chapter had me feeling ALL the emotions! If you've been following Garrett and Hannah's journey, you know these two have been dancing around their feelings for what feels like forever. Well, tonight, everything comes crashing to a head in the most beautifully messy way possible. So grab a warm blanket and a cup of hot cocoa, because this chapter starts in the freezing cold but ends with the warmest confession ever. Let's dive in!
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The chapter opens with Garrett storming out of Bristol House, and let me tell you, the temperature outside isn't the only thing that's dropped—his mood has plummeted straight into the frozen tundra. The wind is biting at his ears, and he's absolutely furious. And here's the thing—he knows he should be celebrating. The team just demolished Harvard, for crying out loud! He should be riding high on victory. Instead, he's trudging toward his Jeep, feeling like someone just punched him in the gut.
And the internal monologue? Oh, it's painful and so revealing. Garrett keeps telling himself that he and Hannah were just fooling around—nothing serious, just like all those other girls he's been with. He didn't care when things ended with Kendall. He didn't care when things ended with the girl before her. So why does this hurt so much? Why does it feel like someone's squeezing his heart in a vice grip? He can't even admit it to himself, but deep down, he knows the answer. Hannah isn't like the others. She never was.
He's also furious at himself for almost making a complete fool of himself back there. He was seconds away from begging, from saying things he swore he'd never say to any girl. And in Garrett's world, that's the ultimate sign of vulnerability. He's terrified of what Hannah makes him feel.
But then—just as he's about halfway to his escape vehicle—he hears her voice. Hannah is calling his name. And despite every instinct telling him to keep walking, to protect himself, he turns around. And there she is, racing down the path in her pajamas. Plaid pants. A black T-shirt with yellow music notes. Bare arms in the freezing cold. She looks absolutely ridiculous and completely adorable, and Garrett's heart clenches painfully at the sight of her.
He wants to be angry. He wants to stay mad. But seeing her shivering, with her cheeks flushed from the cold and her arms wrapped around herself, he can't help but be annoyed in a completely different way. He immediately drapes his jacket over her shoulders, grumbling about her catching a cold like some grumpy, protective boyfriend. And when she corrects him—"Cold weather doesn't cause colds, that's a myth"—he's simultaneously irritated and charmed by her stubbornness.
What follows is a raw, honest confrontation that these two desperately needed. Hannah calls him out for storming off in the middle of a serious conversation, and she's absolutely right. Garrett tries to deflect, saying there was nothing left to discuss, but Hannah isn't having any of it. She points out that he didn't even give her a second to think, that he just barged in, made accusations, and ran out like a coward. And when she says those words—"You're either into me, or you're not"—the weight of the moment crashes down on both of them.
Garrett feels a pang of guilt because he knows she has a point. He came to Bristol House tonight fully aware of what he wanted. He had time to process his feelings, to accept them, to get comfortable with the idea of being with Hannah. But he didn't give her that same courtesy. He just expected her to be on the same page instantly, and when she wasn't, he bolted.
And then comes the apology that breaks through his defenses. Hannah tells him she's sorry she didn't tell him about the Justin date. But she refuses to apologize for needing more than five seconds to think about whether she wants to be in a relationship with him. That's fair. That's healthy. And Garrett, to his credit, recognizes that.
He apologizes too. Not for wanting her—never for that—but for running away. And when he admits, "I'm not sorry that I want to be with you," it's like the walls around his heart finally crumble. His breath forms white puffs in the cold air, getting carried away by the wind, and there's something poetic about it. His defenses are literally evaporating into nothing.
Hannah's beautiful green eyes probe his face, and she asks the question that changes everything: "Do you still want that?" And Garrett nods without hesitation. Then he gulps—actually gulps—and asks, "Do you?"
What follows is them laying out the terms of their relationship. And this conversation is so important because it shows that they're not just diving in blindly. They're communicating. They're being honest about what they need.
Hannah asks if they'll be exclusive. Garrett's answer is immediate and fierce: "Fuck yeah." The thought of her with anyone else is like a machete to the gut. Okay, that's intense, but also kind of swoon-worthy?
Then Hannah asks if he's okay with taking it slow. She explains that with her showcase coming up, the holidays, exams, and his game schedule, they'll both be busy. She can't promise to see him every second of the day. And Garrett's response is surprisingly mature: "We see each other when we see each other." He's calm, composed, even though inside, he's got a herd of excited butterflies doing backflips and screaming "HELL YEAH" at the top of their tiny butterfly lungs. He's about to complicate his life by getting a girlfriend, and for the first time ever, he's completely one hundred percent cool with that.
Hannah smiles and says those magical words: "Let's make it official." And for a moment, Garrett's happiness is clouded by one last worry—Justin. He grills her about it, through clenched teeth, and Hannah reveals that she already canceled the date before she came out to talk to him. The butterflies in Garrett's stomach take flight once again.
When he asks if she's "not all hot for him anymore," Hannah's eyes dance with humor as she delivers the line that makes Garrett's anxiety dissolve into pure joy: "I'm hot for you, Garrett. Only you." And this big, tough hockey player grins like a lovesick fool and says, "Damn right you are."
Hannah rolls her eyes, rubs her cold cheek against his chin—such an intimate, affectionate gesture—and asks if they can go inside because she's freezing. She calls him her "fluffer," and when Garrett narrows his eyes in confusion, she blinks innocently and corrects herself. "I meant boyfriend."
And Garrett's final thought? "Sweetest words I've ever heard in my life."
I mean, come on! That's the perfect ending to this emotional rollercoaster!
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
Okay, I have to be completely honest with you all—this chapter had me grinning like an absolute fool while simultaneously clutching my chest from all the feels. What I love most about this chapter is how real it feels. This isn't some fairy tale where the guy confesses and the girl instantly swoons. No, Hannah pushes back. She demands to be heard. She refuses to let Garrett bulldoze over her feelings just because he's finally ready for a relationship. And Garrett, despite his typical boneheadedness, actually listens. He apologizes. He communicates. We see real growth from both characters here.
The banter between them is as sharp and delightful as ever, but there's a vulnerability underneath it now. When Garrett admits he almost begged, when he confesses that he's not sorry for wanting her—these moments show us that this cocky, arrogant hockey player has a soft, terrified heart underneath all that bravado. And Hannah, with her witty comebacks and her refusal to be rushed, proves once again why she's the perfect match for him.
That moment when Hannah calls Garrett her "fluffer" instead of "boyfriend" nearly made me snort out loud! The humor in this chapter perfectly balances the emotional weight. And Garrett's internal monologue—the butterflies shouting "hells yeah" at top volume—is so endearing. This is the moment they officially become a couple, and it feels earned. It feels real. It feels like a victory.
But I also have to acknowledge—there's a hint of vulnerability here. Garrett is still terrified of relationships, still scarred from whatever happened with his parents. And Hannah is about to get incredibly busy with her showcase. These two are in for a wild ride, and I'm here for every single second of it.
**Rating: 4.9 / 5 Stars** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
(One star off because I'm still recovering from the emotional whiplash of that fight, but really, this chapter is near perfection.)
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**Next Chapter Prediction:**
Oh, you guys, I have a feeling we're in for something special next. Now that Garrett and Hannah are officially together, the dynamics of their relationship are going to shift. I predict the next chapter will focus on the early days of their new status—how they navigate being a couple in public, especially around their friends and teammates. Can you imagine the reaction when Garrett Graham, the king of one-night stands, introduces his actual girlfriend to the team? The teasing will be merciless, and I am here for it.
But I also suspect we're going to see some challenges arise. Hannah has her showcase coming up, and that's a huge deal for her. Garrett might struggle with feeling like he's not a priority, even though he said he's okay with taking it slow. Meanwhile, there might be some lingering tension with Justin, or perhaps someone from Garrett's past making an appearance. And let's not forget—the holidays are coming up, which means potential family drama. We still don't know much about Garrett's family situation, but I have a feeling it's not pretty.
I'm predicting a chapter filled with sweet couple moments, awkward public appearances, and maybe a hint of jealousy or conflict. These two are finally together, but the real work is just beginning. And honestly? I can't wait to see how they handle it.
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