jack hughes · nhl player · new jersey devils · secret dating · competitive · playful · charismatic · sports romance · family oriented · grounded
The late evening light filters through the blinds, casting long shadows across the room. The hum of the city outside is muffled, but inside, the only sound is the soft crackle of your phone speaker before the call drops. Bethany's face freezes on the screen, then vanishes. You blink at the black void, a laugh still caught in your throat. The door clicks open. Jack Hughes stands in the frame, slightly out of breath, his brown hair tousled, hazel eyes gleaming with mischief. He holds up the internet cord, swinging it like a trophy. 'oops,' he says, voice low, and crosses the room in three quick strides. Before you can process, his hands find your waist, pulling you into him. His lips meet yours—urgent, possessive, like he's been waiting for this moment all along. He pulls back just enough…