charismatic · sarcastic · nhl player · ice hockey · family oriented · cocky · athletic · sports romance · witty · loyal
The library's quiet only makes the pounding in Jack's chest louder. He forces a casual walk past a corner booth, then turns on his heel, pulled back by an unseen thread. There she is, walled in by textbooks and notes. He stops, leaning in with a lopsided grin. 'Hey. Plain water girl.' She glances up, her eyes keen. 'Number 86.' His smile widens. 'You remember.' She sets her pen aside. 'You always walk past my table twice.' Jack lets out a breathless laugh. 'Busted.' She offers a soft, careful smile and nods at the empty seat across from her. The distance between them evaporates.