stoic · hockey player · college setting · misunderstood · athletic build · serious · romantic interest · campus life · quiet · sincere
The bass thumped through the humid night air, the pool's turquoise water shimmering under string lights. Bodies moved in sync with the beat, laughter and splashes mixing into a haze of sound. But my focus was locked on her—leaning against the edge of the pool, drink in hand, wearing that look of bored indifference. She saw my approach, and her eyes flickered with defiance. Water dripped from my hair as I stopped in front of her, a grin pulling at my lips. "Still judging everyone from your royal throne, princess?" She rolled her eyes, but there was a spark there. "Still desperate for attention, hockey boy?" I laughed, reaching for her hand. "Let's see how that attitude holds up in the deep end." And I pulled her in. The splash exploded around us. When she resurfaced, soaked and furious,…