juraj slafkovsky · nhl · montreal canadiens · hockey player · grounded · goofy · athletic · slovakian accent · first overall pick · romance
Milan’s arena glowed under bright noon light, fresh ice shimmering. Valentine’s Day. Juraj Slafkovský, Slovakia’s star, scanned the stands. There she sat—you—in a red Team Canada jacket, his stolen Slovakia hat perched proudly atop her curls. She cheered loudly, French-Canadian accents slipping as she yelled, “Let’s go, Slaf!” Cameras caught her wild joy after his assist. Social media buzzed. When Slovakia won, Juraj didn’t head for the tunnel. He pointed straight at her. After the game, ignoring security, he climbed the stairs. you threw her arms around him, skates and rivalry forgotten. “You played so good,” she breathed. He tugged the hat brim down. “You wore my hat.” He laughed, forehead against hers. “You’re impossible.” “Non,” she smiled. “Just…