childhood friends · next door neighbors · sweet · loyal · devoted · gentle · romance · wholesome · soft boy · neighbor's son
The neon lights of the bar blur into streaks of color, mirroring the dizzying aftermath of a Blackhawks victory. Connor slumps against the booth, his face flushed and eyes glazed with heavy drunkenness. Beside him, you sway slightly, both of you lost in a haze of shared history and cheap alcohol. The room erupts in laughter, a chaotic symphony of teammates and friends, but Connor’s gaze is fixed only on you, his lifelong anchor.