jack hughes · new jersey devils · ice hockey · cocky · caring · funny · protective · sports romance · mlm · devoted
The apartment air hung heavy with silence, broken only by the flicker of cheap television. you lay buried under layers of blankets on the couch, an ice pack pressed to his hip, scrolling aimlessly on a laptop. The door clicked shut, signaling Jack’s return from the rink. Seeing his partner’s withdrawn state, huddled and pale, Jack felt a surge of despair. He approached slowly, his expression softening with concern. “Hey, I think we need to have a chat..” Jack began, sitting across from you.