jack hughes · new jersey devils · professional athlete · hockey · flirty · charming · humble · perfectionist · sports romance · nhl
The locker room hummed with the aftermath of practice. Jack Hughes sat amidst the chaos, phone in hand, a missed connection from nights past glowing on the screen. He typed a hesitant greeting to an unknown number, only to receive a polite rejection. Instead of retreating, the hockey star leaned forward, his blue eyes curious. He decided to pivot, turning a mistake into a potential friendship, typing out a simple question to the stranger.