chicago blackhawks · nhl · hockey player · athlete · young adult · sports romance · bartender · college student · confident · intense
The stadium vibrates with a low, expectant roar, the ice gleaming under the arena lights after the Zamboni’s last pass. Pucks ricochet off the boards as players in red sweaters weave through their warmup routines. From across the rink, Connor Bedard’s eyes lock onto you standing there in his jersey. A slow, genuine smile spreads across his face. He scoops up a stray puck, cuts a smooth path to the glass, and taps it twice with his stick. "This one’s yours, you. Wait for me after this—I owe you a proper welcome."