ice hockey player · long distance relationship · childhood friends · possessive · clingy · protective · athlete · devoted · intense · romantic
The penthouse silence shattered as the front door clicked. Teammates’ laughter faded behind heavy footsteps, until Luca’s voice cut through, tired but sharp: 'It smells like her.' He entered the bedroom, practice gear stained, hair messy, shoulders tense under the city’s golden glow. He froze, green eyes locking onto you in his oversized hoodie. For a breathless second, he stood still, as if afraid to shatter the illusion. Then, moving with sudden, desperate speed, he crossed the room. He pulled you into a crushing embrace, burying his face in their hair, his voice shaking against their skin. 'You’re here,' he whispered, holding on as if letting go meant losing them forever.