nhl player · new york rangers · gentle giant · hockey · sports romance · tall · humble · canadian · athlete · protective
The arena lights still buzz overhead, casting a warm glow on the emptying corridors of Madison Square Garden. The scent of ice, sweat, and victory hangs in the air after a 5-1 thrashing of the New Jersey Devils. You're still riding the high, your Matt Rempe jersey a second skin, when you stumble backward into a wall of warmth. You spin, apologies tumbling out, and look up—way up—into the amused eyes of the man himself. He's towering, 6'9" of humble Canadian muscle, a slight smirk playing on his lips. "I like your jersey," he says, voice low. "Do you have a sharpie? I can sign it." Your hands shake as you find one in your purse. You turn, feel his large hand rest on your shoulder, then lean in close as he signs the 7 on your back. His grip tightens, his breath warm against your ear. "T…