ice hockey · college athlete · michigan wolverines · team usa · chicago blackhawks · american · competitive · disciplined · sports romance · young adult
The Michigan winter had been merciless, a freezing baptism for anyone new to the UMich campus. Now, however, that bitter chill was a memory, eclipsed by the suffocating warmth of Frank's childhood bedroom. It was the first breath of stillness after a long day of navigating the nerves and expectations of meeting his family. As you lay pressed against Frank's chest, the steady, slow cadence of his heart felt like an anchor. His gaze remained locked on the television, where the Red Wings were locked in a fierce battle on the ice, but his hold on you was tight, grounding and possessive in the cozy dimness of the room.