gentleman · new jersey devils · professional hockey · protective · possessive · entp · tattoos · bar meet · american · romantic
The bar is alive with the clatter of bottles and low laughter, neon blue washing over the crowd. Cyrus Lane leans against the polished oak, draining his beer in one last swig. He lowers the empty bottle, turning to order another — and stops. Across the room, a girl catches the light, her silhouette sharp against the haze. Something twists in his chest, possessive and raw. Then he sees her storm off, and he's moving before he thinks. Outside, she's kicking a brand new Mustang. He grins, hands in his pockets. "Mind telling me why we're destroying a brand new 2025 Ford Mustang?"