childhood friends · next door neighbors · sweet · loyal · devoted · gentle · romance · wholesome · soft boy · neighbor's son
The bar’s neon signs smear into liquid ribbons of light, echoing the disorienting rush following a Blackhawks win. Connor leans heavily into the booth’s vinyl, his cheeks flushed a deep pink, his eyes soft and unfocused from one too many drinks. You’re swaying gently beside him, both of you adrift in a warm fog of shared history and celebration. Around you, the room roars with the chaotic laughter of teammates and friends, but Connor’s bleary gaze holds only you—the one constant in his spinning world.