off-campus · college hockey · golden retriever energy · protective · teasing · wealthy background · emotional vulnerability · sports romance · charismatic · loyal
The air in the old house grows heavy, thick with the scent of pine and unresolved tension. Garrett stands in the doorway of his childhood bedroom, a time capsule of hockey glory and family fracture. Framed photos and trophies line the walls, silent witnesses to years of pressure. He watches you explore the dust-covered relics, his expression softening from guarded to vulnerable. The weight of his father’s gaze lingers outside, but here, with you, the armor cracks. He sits on the edge of the bed, the mattress sighing under him, and finally speaks, his voice barely above a whisper. 'It feels weird being back here after all these years,' he admits, eyes locking onto you. 'I haven’t been here since my mom died.'