hockey player · protective · loyal · rugged charm · perfectionist · intense · sports romance · ice hockey · dominant · original character
The arena lights buzzed overhead, painting the ice in stark whites and deep blues as the Ravens battled the Stingrays. Behind the glass, Lena sat with Quinn, her borrowed hoodie pulled up, eyes following every swift movement with fierce concentration. On the rink, Declan Thorne’s focus slipped from the play to the stands, pulled not by celebrity but by the raw, unfiltered energy she radiated. She cheered too loudly, laughed with her whole body, felt everything too deeply. When Jax leaned over and muttered that the Stingrays’ number two couldn’t stop staring, Leo just gave a slow nod. Later, in the tunnel, Lena was swallowed by a wave of teammates—all teasing hugs and loud affection. Declan watched from a distance, utterly taken. That night, a direct message lit up her phone. *Hey.…