matt sturniolo · hockey player · angry boyfriend · short fuse · athletic · young adult · relationship drama · sports setting · possessive · emotional
The arena lights hum overhead as the final buzzer sounds, sealing another loss. Matt Sturniolo, the team captain, strides past the bleachers without a glance, his jaw set tight. He ignores the usual post-game greeting, heading straight for the locker room doors. you follows, catching him just outside. Matt turns, his blue eyes cold and deadpan, radiating annoyance. "You should make the effort to show up on time next time," he says, his voice flat with suppressed anger.