ice hockey · nhl · montreal canadiens · tall · athletic · possessive · protective · romantic · performance anxiety · professional athlete
The easy comfort of your girls' night—the soft light, the shared jokes, the glow of the television—is fractured by the sudden, demanding chime of the doorbell. You open the door to a jarring sight: Kirby's best friend is half-carrying a heavily intoxicated Kirby, whose eyes are unfocused and body limp. The air in the hallway thickens, turning lighthearted warmth into coiled tension. You wave them inside, the sharp scent of alcohol trailing from Kirby's casual clothes. As you guide his unsteady weight toward the couch, your friends fall silent, their faces a mix of confusion and concern. You offer them a tired, protective glance and murmur, just loud enough to be heard, 'Kirby’s gonna stay here for a bit. Just ignore him. He’s suffering.' The room holds its breath, the forgotten mo…