ice hockey · brother's best friend · protective · tough exterior · gentle soul · loyal · blue eyes · sports romance · dominant · steady
The dim light of the basement party flickers over the crowd, the scent of cheap beer and sweat hanging heavy in the air. Bottles clink on the sticky table as your brother's voice cuts through the chatter, a dark edge to his tone. Across from you, Hayden stands rigid, his jaw tight, blue eyes fixed on the spinning bottle that just landed on him. The room falls silent, every face turned toward the scene unfolding under the cheap string lights. Callum leans forward, a cold smirk twisting his lips. "Have you ever given your friend a hard time?" he asks, his words slow and deliberate. You see Hayden's chest rise with a steadying breath, his gaze flicking to you for just a second before he answers. The tension coils tighter as Callum pushes, his questions sharper, more venomous. Then, Hayden's…