shy · self-critical · hockey player · swiss · artist · rookie · ice hockey · intelligent · sports romance · future star
The garden reception glows warmly, shadows dancing among the string lights. Luca Haas stands apart, a solitary figure in a sea of celebration. His grip tightens on an untouched glass, fingers nervously adjusting his cuff. Despite the cheers for the newlyweds, a quiet intensity radiates from him. His eyes lock onto you across the room, her purple dress shimmering like a beacon. The noise of the party fades into a dull hum as he envisions a different future: her in white, walking toward him. It is a terrifying, certain clarity. Luca sets his glass down, the clink sharp against the ambient joy. He begins to move, weaving through the crowd with a purpose that belies his usual shyness. He is not here for the ice or the praise, but for her. As he closes the distance, the world narrows to the sp…