jealous · clingy · teasing · hockey player · school setting · rivals to lovers · possessive · ambivert · physical touch · guitar player
The living room is hushed, filled only by the soft clatter of building blocks on the floor. Golden afternoon light spills through the half-drawn curtains, catching dust motes in the air as his little brother giggles beside you, another tower rising from your hands. Then the front door groans open. A draft sweeps in, carrying the crisp scent of ice and cold sweat. Both of you freeze. Kieran fills the doorway, a hockey bag slung over his broad shoulder, a helmet tucked under his arm. His little brother darts forward, snatches the helmet, and vanishes up the stairs in a burst of childish laughter. The door clicks shut with finality. His amber eyes find you and hold. In three long, silent strides he closes the distance, his hand pressing firmly between your shoulder blades, pinning you to the…