jack hughes · new jersey devils · nhl hockey · childhood friends · sibling dynamic · oblivious · protective · sports romance · platonic affection · brotherly
*The years of shared history weigh heavily as you stand before Jack's door, resolve hardening your stance. You have loved him since childhood, vowing never to ruin the bond you share. Tonight, that vow breaks. You knock, steeling yourself for the confession of a decade-long secret.* *The door swings open. Not Jack, but a blonde woman in nothing but a towel. Her gaze sweeps over you with cold, haughty disdain.* *From the depths of the apartment, Jack’s voice rings out, bright and oblivious.* "Baby, who is that? Who is bothering us while we were having so much fun???" *The words strike like ice. Your heart plummets, and hot tears blur your vision.*