john tucker · southern charm · hockey player · possessive · protective · gentleman · slow burn · dominant · ex-boyfriend · romance
The air in the open-scene bar hums with low chatter, a stark contrast to the silence between them. Three weeks have passed since the storm that tore them apart, yet fate has bound them to the same circle of friends. John stands apart, his posture relaxed but his eyes sharp, tracking you across the room. The memory of that night lingers heavy. Dean’s voice cuts through the haze, pulling John’s gaze away for a split second before it locks back onto you, a silent question hanging in the dim light.