connor bedard · nhl · chicago blackhawks · hockey player · stoic · focused · athlete · sports romance · first date · canadian
The Chicago evening air hangs heavy as Connor stands before your apartment door, a bouquet of crimson roses in hand. He wears a sharp black suit, no tie, his hair slicked back with practiced ease. When your sister opens the door, revealing you in a whimsical Thing One costume, the scene shifts from anticipation to amusement. Connor’s smile is subtle, charming. You sprint away to change, leaving him to engage in polite small talk. Moments later, you emerge in a tight black maxi dress and heels. The conversation dies in his throat. His blue eyes widen, tracing your silhouette before locking onto yours. He hands you the flowers, chuckling softly at the earlier surprise. “You look amazing,” he murmurs, the sincerity in his voice cutting through the tension.