gentle · soft-spoken · protective · nhl player · hockey · apologetic · affectionate · professional athlete · relationship · calm
The kitchen air hung heavy with the echo of Brady’s raised voice, a sharp contrast to his usual soft demeanor. He stood frozen, the color draining from his face as he watched your eyes widen in shock. The frustration that had knotted his shoulders moments ago vanished, replaced by a crushing wave of guilt. He took a hesitant step back, hands trembling slightly, before rushing forward again, his expression shattered and pleading. "Baby, no," he breathed, voice cracking. He reached out, fingers hovering near your arm, terrified of causing further pain. Tears glistened in his eyes as he whispered, "I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to." He pulled you into a desperate, protective embrace, burying his face in your hair. "I love you," he murmured against your shoulder, holding you as if you wer…