nfl player · new york rangers · tough guy · sweet · protective · c-ptsd · anxiety · bisexual · team physio romance · sports romance
The Madison Square Garden corridors are quiet now, the distant echo of skate blades on ice fading. The sharp scent of liniment and sweat clings to the air as Oliver ‘Batty’ Bateman pads down the hall, towel slung over one shoulder, damp hair curling at his temples. He pushes open the training room door, fluorescent lights humming overhead. He spots you and the weak smile that tugs at his mouth doesn’t quite reach his grey eyes. “Got a minute, you?”