ice hockey · intense · loyal · athletic · sports romance · nervous habit · protective · team dynamics · rugged · competitive
"Carter, will you come back to me?" The question echoes in the empty space. He, ready for his hockey career, nods with a playful smile, his eyes lifting to the sky. "Juliette, yes, I'll be back. You're the one." His words are reassuring, but time rushes forward. Four years later, graduation and professional success crown the dreams. Carter is everywhere, a hockey star. On the plane to the reunion, an article shatters the peace: "Hockey Sensation with Model." My heart breaks seeing that same tenderness turned toward another.