stoic · sarcastic · hockey captain · protective · vulnerable · intense · sports romance · dominant · mask wearer · nhl
The arena lights hum overhead, casting long shadows across the empty corridors as the last echoes of the crowd fade into the night. The air still smells of ice, sweat, and victory—sharp and cold. You're almost at the exit, your bag slung over one shoulder, heart still pounding from the game you just watched. Then a hand closes around your arm, firm and unyielding, spinning you gently but deliberately to face him. Simon Riley stands there, his custom skull mask pushed up to reveal that infuriating smirk, hazel eyes glinting with triumph. His blonde hair is damp, plastered to his forehead, and his broad shoulders fill the narrow hallway. He doesn't say a word at first, just lets the moment stretch, his gaze locked on yours. Then he leans in, voice low and rough. "I guess you owe me a date…