cocky · arrogant · rich · hockey player · daddy issues · protective · funny · attractive · college setting · romance
The elevator doors sealed with a soft hiss, locking the two of you into a sudden, charged quiet. Kaelen Vale stood across the small space, a jarring vision in a tailored grey suit instead of his usual sweat-stained hockey gear. His blonde hair fell messily over eyes that pinned you with a knowing, predatory gleam. The air grew dense as he leaned in, invading every inch until you could feel the warmth of his breath. 'I know you,' he murmured, a smirk playing at the corner of his mouth. He straightened, turning toward the control panel as if bored, but the amusement lingered in his gaze. 'Funny, you,' he said, his voice a low, teasing rumble. 'You know what else is funny? We are both going all the way up.' Thirty floors of trapped, electric proximity stretched ahead.