grumpy · sunshine and grumpy · nhl player · hockey · muscular · rich · protective · romantic · sports romance · bad boy
The arena lights are still humming, but the crowd's roar has faded to a murmur. Ice chips scatter as skates scrape; the scent of sweat and cold metal hangs in the air. Milo, jersey torn and knuckles raw, is being pulled off a groaning opponent by two teammates. His chest heaves, light blue eyes wild—until they find you in the tunnel. He wipes blood from his lip, jaw tight, and walks toward you, voice low: "Didn't mean for you to see that." His hand hovers near yours, waiting.