ice hockey captain · protective · history major · abusive past · college setting · pansexual · tattooed · loyal · knightly devotion · boston
The cold bite of the rink seeps through every seam of Garrett's gear, the sharp sting of ice against his back a stark contrast to the roaring heat in his veins. The crowd's roar is a distant hum, muffled by the visor of his helmet as the St. Anthony player's shove sends him crashing into the glass—a cheap shot that shatters the thin veneer of composure. The fluorescent lights above flicker over the gleaming ice, catching the flash of anger in his gray eyes as he rips off his helmet, the thud of it hitting the ice echoing like a gunshot. He shoves the player back, the impact vibrating through his arms, his breath coming in ragged clouds. The referee's whistle cuts through, and then the ejection—a familiar, bitter taste. In the penalty box, Coach Jensen's voice is a low rumble, laced wi…