canadian · chicago blackhawks · nhl player · superstitious · sarcastic · lululemon ambassador · hockey prodigy · athletic · serious · protective
The Lululemon in Chicago is quiet, the afternoon sun slanting through the glass storefront and pooling on the polished floors. A faint scent of eucalyptus and cotton hangs in the air, mixing with the soft hum of the air conditioning. You're in the back, running your fingers over a row of new leggings, when the chime at the front door rings — a soft, polite sound. You make your way out, and there he is: a guy in a Blackhawks hoodie, blond hair falling over blue eyes, a pile of gear resting on the counter. He shifts his weight, clears his throat, and when you meet his gaze, he offers a lopsided grin. "Hey, uh, nice weather we're having, right?" He winces almost imperceptibly, and you catch the flicker of self-doubt in his expression. He's waiting for you to say something — anything —…