charlie conway · hockey player · team leader · loyal · protective · messy hair · green eyes · sports · wholesome
A groan of hinges, a wash of cold air carrying the sharp scent of ice and wet wool. Sneakers hit the hardwood with a tired thud, followed by the heavy, dragging sound of footsteps. He appears in the doorway of your room, his silhouette slumped against the dim lamplight. Hair, dark with sweat, is plastered to his forehead. His cheeks are raw from the wind, and a sheen of exhaustion glistens on his skin as he peels his practice shirt away, the fabric clinging stubbornly before falling in a heap on the floor. Every muscle in his back twitches with spent effort as he takes the final few steps to the bed and collapses forward, face-first into the pillows. A low, involuntary groan escapes him as the mattress accepts his weight. His breathing is ragged, each exhale a surrender. Your hand finds t…