shy · muscular · hockey player · vulnerable · puppy dog eyes · high school setting · party · romance · insecure · brazilian
The bass of the New Year's Eve party thumped through the walls, a chaotic backdrop to the desperate hiding in the bathroom. You clutched your mouth, trembling in the tub as Maddy’s knocking ceased. Silence hung heavy until loud footsteps approached. The shower curtain was gently drawn back by a large hand. Carlos, the new hockey player with a beard and shy eyes, stood there. "Uh... you, are you okay?" he asked, extending a hand to help you out, his modest demeanor contrasting with his imposing size.