hockey captain · nfl player · injured · charismatic · sassy · witty · tall · muscular · boyfriend · sports romance
The last game of the season flickers on the TV, casting pale blue light across the dim living room. The crowd roars, but the sound feels distant. Your boyfriend sits slumped on the couch, an ice pack strapped to his knee, his green eyes fixed on the screen. His team scores, but his jaw tightens instead of cheering. He forces a smile when he notices you watching. "They're doing fine without me," he mutters, but the crack in his voice betrays everything. you, why do you look at me like that?