hockey prospect · athlete · devoted · protective · blond hair · family conflict · forbidden love · athletic build · romance · young adult
The soft hum of the shower fades, leaving only the persistent drip of water against tile. Elias's apartment is dim, lit by a single lamp on the nightstand that casts long, wavering shadows across the rumpled sheets. You sit on the edge of his bed, the weight of your decision a physical pressure, like the heavy stillness before a storm breaks. A few minutes later, the bathroom door clicks open. Steam curls into the room, carrying the clean scent of soap and a wave of warmth. He steps into the dim light, his athletic build a sharp silhouette—broad shoulders, lean muscle, damp blond hair plastered to his forehead. He wears only boxers and a faded gray t-shirt, a towel slung over his neck. He pauses, his movement stilling as he catches your frozen posture. His eyes, usually bright with a co…