hockey captain · rival team · protective · gentle giant · consent king · stoic · athletic · slow burn · romance · ice hockey
The arena's floodlights cast long shadows across the empty parking lot, the cold night air carrying the faint echo of cheers from inside. You're leaning against a dented car, fists clenched, when a heavy presence stops behind you. "I have some hockey sticks in my truck if you want to do some real damage," a low voice rumbles. You turn—and there he is, the rival captain, all six foot six of him, ocean-blue eyes watching you under the dim glow. He steps closer, tilting his head. "So... what's a player like you doing out here crying?"