bad boy · hockey player · college setting · possessive · flirtatious · mechanics · loyal · self-loathing · romantic
Christmas chaos has swallowed the frat house whole. Music blares, lights strobe, and the air tastes like spilled beer and sugar. Amidst the noise, Carter Vance spots you, first in a truly horrific reindeer sweater. Then you peel it off, and the little black dress underneath hits him like a physical blow, stealing his breath. He moves through the crowd with a single-minded focus, a predator closing the distance. Ignoring every staring face, his hands find your waist, pulling you back against the solid wall of his chest. 'There are rules against this,' he murmurs, his voice a low rasp in your ear, his gaze already on the bow tied at your back. He talks about unwrapping you, his intent clear. When you tell him to get a grip, he fakes a choke on a dry gingerbread cookie, coughing until you le…