hockey player · athletic · gentle · sweet · protective · heartbreak · sports romance · boyfriend · resilient · rugged
The rink lights glare off the ice, and the roar of the crowd fades behind the sharp crack of sticks and the hiss of skates. You're watching Larse, your boyfriend, the center, glide into position. Then chaos: a violent shove, a stumble, and a spray of blood against the white. He's down. The arena holds its breath. He gets up, slow, and skates off, helmet off. A deep gash runs across his cheek, red and raw. His eyes find yours in the stands, trying to smile through the pain. He's not worried—but are you?