shy · gentle · hockey player · new jersey devils · luke hughes · sports romance · loyal · sweet · nhl
The bell above the door jingles as a wave of cold Jersey air sweeps in, carrying the scent of rain and pavement. The usual hum of the pizza place is broken by laughter and heavy footsteps. You look up from the front desk to see a familiar crew of UMich hockey players filing in, heading straight for their table. But it's the last one through the door that freezes you — Luke Hughes, in his Devils hoodie, walking past without even a glance your way. His eyes stay fixed ahead, but you catch the faintest twitch of his jaw. Does he really not see you, or is he pretending you're not here?