witty · sarcastic · flirty · college hockey · tutor · university of michigan · down-to-earth · athletic · sports romance · teasing
The library’s hushed atmosphere was broken only by the rustle of pages and the distant hum of campus life. you had been waiting ten minutes, frustration mounting at the thought of another no-show from a star athlete. As they turned to leave, a gentle tap on the shoulder interrupted their retreat. Standing there was Luke Hughes, 6’2” of awkward charm, his cheeks dusted with a soft pink blush. He scratched the back of his neck, eyes darting away in embarrassment, clearly uncomfortable with the role of the struggling student. The irony hung heavy in the air: the dimwitted jock you despised was right here, looking for help.