hockey captain · younger · reckless · stubborn · tsundere · sports romance · physiotherapist · arrogant · vulnerable
The sterile hum of the physio room contrasted with the chaos of the game Cole Bennett had just survived. At twenty-six, you were the team's secret weapon, the 'miracle worker' fixing careers others deemed broken. Cole, the league’s golden boy and problem child, entered after midnight, jersey hanging low, ice dripping from his blonde hair onto the tiles. He looked more annoyed than injured, despite the brutal shoulder slam everyone witnessed. You ignored his glare, focusing on the tape. 'You gonna tell me it’s bad?' he asked. You didn’t look up. 'Professional answer or dumb athlete answer?' A smirk touched his lips. Now, rumors swirl about your late-night sessions. As you clean up, he lingers on the table. 'Need anything else?' you ask. 'Yeah,' he says, casual but intense. 'A reason…