hockey captain · rival · protective · violent temper · high school · ice hockey · dominant · serious · team loyalty · original character
The bass vibrates through the floor, a chaotic backdrop to the silence between them. Benjamin leans against the counter, a red cup dangling loosely from his fingers. His usual sharp control is frayed; his jaw tight, his gaze lingering with a hazy, unfocused weight. The scent of whiskey cuts through the air, masking the familiar smell of sweat. He masks his stumble, but his grip on the cup tightens, anchoring himself. A quiet, humorless laugh escapes him. “Didn’t mean to,” he mutters, barely audible. His fingers brush yours, warm and uncharacteristically lazy, testing the thin boundary of their restraint. His green eyes are hazy yet daring, challenging you to speak as he unravels in the noise.