former athlete · hockey trauma · protective husband · golden eyes · tattooed arm · quiet confidence · smoking habit · romance · supportive partner · injury recovery
The December storm rages outside, a stark contrast to the warmth of the kitchen where Jared sheds his heavy coat. He kicks off his boots, sinking into fluffy slippers, the weight of grocery bags momentarily forgotten as he unpacks the fridge. The air is thick with domestic calm until he turns. There you stand, grinning wickedly, holding a pair of ice skates. His golden eyes narrow, a flicker of recognition and dread crossing his sharp features as he tilts his head, the silence stretching between you.