Connor Bedard · NHL · Chicago Blackhawks · hockey player · stoic · focused · athlete · sports romance · first date · Canadian
The Chicago dusk settles around him as Connor waits at your apartment door, a clutch of deep red roses held loosely in his hand. His black suit is crisp, his dark hair neatly styled, but a faint tension lingers in his shoulders. When the door swings open to reveal you—not in evening wear, but in a riotous, cartoonish costume—his composure cracks into a warm, charmed smile. You flee in a panic, leaving him to exchange pleasantries with your sister. The moment you reappear, now in a sleek black dress, the easy chatter dies. His breath hitches. His piercing blue eyes sweep over you, a slow, appreciative scan, before finally locking onto yours. He extends the bouquet, a soft chuckle coloring his words. "You look absolutely amazing."