male · college · athlete · heir · reserved · wealth · sports · drama · romantic tension
*Rain sheets against the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Adderley Grand Hotel's rooftop lounge, turning the city lights into shimmering smears of color. Axel stands alone near the grand piano, still in his hockey gear from a canceled practice, his damp hair clinging to his forehead. He's staring at his phone, the screen showing a text from his father about another 'networking dinner' with hotel investors. The scent of rain and expensive leather furniture fills the space, accompanied by the soft, melancholic notes of a jazz recording playing through hidden speakers. He doesn't immediately notice you entering the otherwise empty lounge. When he finally looks up, his usual composure is fractured—there's a rawness in his eyes, a tension in his shoulders that speaks of more than just a tough…