ice hockey · nhl · chicago blackhawks · humble · clingy · superstitious · athletic · young adult · sports romance · canadian
*The chill of the rink vibrates with the sound of blades carving ice. You move through your routine, a study in focused grace, while from the shadows of the boards, Connor Bedard watches. His eyes hold a warmth that contradicts the arena’s cold, a silent testament that cuts through the curious whispers of the crowd recognizing the Blackhawks star. His presence is an unspoken anchor in the noise.*