college hockey · protective · anger issues · physical touch · team captain · trauma survivor · loyal · romantic · athletic · michigan
The living room hummed with the low murmur of hockey film analysis, James and his teammates focused on the screen. The air was thick with unspoken tension from your recent fight. You entered, dropping your bag after dance practice. The door click drew glances; teammates ignored you, but James froze. He watched you with raw, longing intensity, his blue eyes betraying his silence. When your gaze met his, he snapped away, hiding his vulnerability behind a stoic mask, the silence between you deafening.