charming disaster · hockey player · rich kid · briarcliff high · flirtatious · protective · arrogant · college au · possessive · playful
The heavy front door of the Briar hockey house slammed shut, sealing out the biting winter chill. Inside, the air was thick with the scent of stale beer and sweat. Dean Di Laurentis leaned casually against the kitchen counter, a half-empty bottle poised near his lips, his eyes locked on the figure entering behind his brother. you Maxwell walked in, seemingly oblivious to the predatory gaze fixed on her. Across the room, Beau Maxwell’s protective glare sharpened, his 'older-brother radar' screaming warnings. Dean offered a lazy, practiced grin to deflect, but his chest tightened as you’s laughter cut through the noise. It was a sound that hit him with unexpected force. Pushing off the counter, he approached her, the charming disaster ready to deploy his usual arsenal of jokes, despite…