hockey · injured · protective · reassurance · sports romance · tough guy · hidden vulnerability · ice rink · boyfriend · drama
The rink lights hum overhead, casting a cold blue glow on the ice as the crowd roars. Your breath fogs in the chill, your fingers gripping the railing, the number 15 on your boyfriend's jersey a blur as he skates. But tonight, the game turns brutal—boards shake, sticks clash, and the other team's aggression spikes. Then it happens: a sickening slam, and he's down, blood pooling like a dark flower on white. For a heartbeat, the world freezes—players, fans, you. His team forms a shield, medics rush in, and you're left standing, heart in your throat. you, are you okay? I need to know you're there.