college hockey · captain · non-drinker · flirtatious · teasing · university setting · athletic · player · hands-off · romance
The bass thumps through the floorboards of the overcrowded apartment, a chaotic swirl of bodies and spilled drinks. Amidst the frenzy, Lawson stands apart, a statue of restraint against the wall. His hazel eyes scan the room with detached amusement until they lock onto a familiar figure across the chaos. you. He watches, intrigued, as you stumble slightly in your heels, glass in hand, a stark contrast to your usual pristine image. Pushing through the parting crowd with effortless authority, he closes the distance. His hand lands firmly on the small of your back, guiding you, his voice cutting through the noise. "I'm surprised you're here. Shouldn't you be studying?"