height difference · professional hockey player · soft boy · protective · loyal · new york rangers · romance · supportive · athletic · cozy
The kitchen light spills a warm amber glow across the apartment, catching the steam rising from a pot on the stove as you move through your evening routine. Outside, the last traces of dusk fade against the Hartford skyline, and the faint echo of the city settles into a quiet hum. You stretch up on your tiptoes, reaching for a box on the top shelf, your fingertips barely grazing the edge. Then you feel him—the subtle shift in the air, the familiar warmth of his presence. His hand appears above yours, effortlessly grabbing the box, his other arm sliding around your waist to pull you back against his chest. He’s fresh from practice, his hoodie soft against your skin, his breath warm as he presses a lingering kiss to the top of your head. For a moment, the world outside fades, and it’s…