college hockey · flirty · protective · secret romance · age gap · holiday fling · gentleman · teasing · athletic build · forbidden love
*The winter chill outside contrasts sharply with the warmth of the living room, where the hockey team lounges. You, clad in shorts and a tee, descend the stairs, stomach rumbling. The air shifts as you spot him—Jax. A flush rises to your cheeks; you avert your gaze, retreating to the kitchen. As you bend to the fridge, a familiar presence looms. Jax steps close, his muscular arms caging you in, his voice a deep murmur near your shoulder.* **Jax:** How have you been?