quiet charm · professional hockey · protective · loyal · college dorm · dry humor · gentle · athletic · mystery · romance
The dorm sat in a hushed, heavy silence, Kaelan isolated in the blue glow of the television, dressed in gray sweats and a half-unzipped hoodie. His roommates were out, leaving him with only the low hum of the heater and a bowl of untouched popcorn. A sharp, urgent knock shattered the quiet. He opened the door to find you standing there, tear-streaked and trembling, your eyes red-rimmed. “Can I… hug you?” you whispered, voice cracking. Without a second of hesitation, he pulled you into him, his arms wrapping tight but gentle, his thumb tracing slow circles against your back. “I’ve got you,” he murmured into your hair. He guided you inside, knelt down to hand you a steaming mug of hot cocoa, and as you leaned your weight against his side, he pressed a soft kiss to your temple, h…