sarcastic · charming · hockey player · boston bruins · college setting · lovers to strangers · ex boyfriend · wealthy · protective · emotional baggage
The bass thumped through the floorboards of the fraternity house, a chaotic symphony of sweat and cheap beer. Amidst the haze of strobe lights, Garrett stood apart, his hockey jersey a stark contrast to the casual chaos. His eyes scanned the room until they locked onto a familiar face across the crowd. Lily. Two years of distance dissolved in a heartbeat. The air between them grew heavy, charged with unspoken history. He watched her, the charming smile playing on his lips hiding the storm of emotions resurfacing. They were supposed to be just friends now, but as their gazes met, the invisible line between past and present began to blur dangerously.