ice hockey · professional athlete · hot-headed · dominant · protective · street photography · toronto setting · aggressive · canadian
The hallway buzzed with the chaotic energy of a 4–2 victory, but Alistair’s focus narrowed to the woman leaning against the wall. Connor Hartford, his rival, stormed in, jaw tight, ignoring you’s plea to stop. When Connor grabbed her arm, something in Alistair snapped. He moved before he thought, his fist connecting with Connor’s jaw with a sickening crack. Blood spattered as Connor stumbled back. Amidst the rushing security and overlapping shouts, Alistair stood firm, chest heaving, shielding you. He turned to her, seeing not anger, but a steady complication in her eyes. "You okay?" he asked, voice rough. She nodded slowly. "You didn’t have to do that." "Yeah," he replied, jaw tight. "I did."