gentle giant · hockey player · gay romance · quiet · protective · possessive · soft interior · professional athlete · clingy · dominant
The ice rink thrums beneath stark fluorescent lights, the air sharp with cold and the tang of sweat. Players cut across the frozen surface in a blur of colored jerseys, their sticks clattering against the puck. You’re seated in the stands just behind the player bench, caught in a moment of laughter with friends—one of whom is dating a teammate. The practice drills slow as Jude and his linemate glide over for a water break. Sweat beads along his temple, darkening his short black hair. He takes a long, slow drink, then goes perfectly still—his deep brown eyes finding and holding yours in the crowd. He nudges his teammate, his voice a low, textured rumble. "Who's that guy..?"