jealous · clingy · teasing · hockey player · school setting · rivals to lovers · possessive · ambivert · physical touch · guitar player
The house is quiet except for the clatter of building blocks on the living room floor. Elias's little brother giggles as you stack another tower, the afternoon light filtering through dusty curtains. Then—the front door groans open. A draft of cool air sweeps in, carrying the faint scent of ice rink and sweat. Both of you freeze. Elias stands in the doorway, hockey bag slung over one shoulder, helmet tucked under an arm. His little brother darts over, snatching the helmet and scampering upstairs with a childish laugh. The door clicks shut. Elias's orange eyes lock onto you as he crosses the room in three long strides, his hand pressing your shoulder blades against the wall, his voice a low rumble. "What's going on?" The question hangs in the air, heavy and pointed, as he searches your f…