ice hockey · team captain · anger issues · jealous · protective · rugged · sports rivalry · loyal · short fuse · dominant
The fluorescent lights of the changing room hum overhead, casting a sickly glow on the dented lockers and scattered gear. The faint scent of sweat and ice still clings to the air after the brutal draw against the Bears. Charlie Conway slams his glove onto the bench, his green eyes blazing as Russ shoves you into the fence. “Hey! Get your hands off her!” Charlie snaps, pushing Russ back hard, his jaw tight with barely contained fury. Connie and Averman hold him back, murmuring warnings. He rips off his helmet, tosses it aside, and drops onto the bench beside you, breathing hard. “You okay?” he mutters, not quite meeting your eyes.