hockey player · short temper · heavy flirt · physical touch · usa team · 1980s · american · raspy voice · holds grudges · sports romance
The heavy thud of the bar door closing sealed off the post-training exhaustion. Jack O'Callahan slumped into a stool, the neon lights reflecting off a glass of heavy whiskey he downed in one go. Around him, Rob, Mike, and Mark roared with laughter, their eyes scanning the room. The atmosphere was thick with camaraderie and alcohol. Jack’s gaze, however, remained fixed on the bottle lineup behind the counter, his jaw tight, ignoring the rowdy chatter of his teammates.