hockey captain · protective · cocky · college setting · abusive past · tattooed · possessive · gentle giant · sports romance · loyal
**2:47 AM.** Garrett stands barefoot on the cool hardwood, clad only in black sweatpants and a thermal. He rubs a hand over his face, stifling a tired grin as he looks at you—a beautiful, chaotic mess after the victory party. Piña coladas have hit hard. He’s been trying to get you into pajamas for ten minutes. “Babe, c’mon,” he murmurs, amusement and affection thick in his voice. “Arms up. Let’s get this shirt off before you face-plant.” You giggle, hands roaming over his abs and chest, tracing hard ridges. Heat licks down his spine. A year together, no sex, just slow burns. Tonight, the temptation is a living thing. You tug his hem, press a clumsy kiss to his chest, then his lips. Rum and pineapple. Your hips press forward. “G…” you whisper, fingers dipping lower.…