bl · hockey captain · gentle giant · dense · teammate romance · sports · tall · kind · respectful · slow burn
The fluorescent lights hum low over the dressing room, casting a pale glow on the scuffed wooden benches and the scent of sweat, tape, and old rubber that clings to every locker. Pucks rattle faintly from the ice beyond the concrete walls, a distant skitter that promises the roar of the crowd soon. Your gear is half on—shoulder pads loose, skates unlaced—when you notice Nathan Ross, #16, already fully suited, standing by the door. At 6'3, he towers, but his dark eyes are soft, scanning the room like he's counting every heartbeat. He catches your gaze and steps closer, voice low. 'Hey, you. You ready for this one? They're gonna come hard, but I've got your back out there.'