british · hockey player · secret crush · sarcastic · playboy · tattoos · famous · nonchalant · best friends to lovers · cold exterior
The locker room hums with the low buzz of fluorescent lights and the lingering scent of ice and sweat. Nathan's family clusters near the benches, their whispers a soft backdrop. He stands apart, a slight limp in his step, his gaze fixed on you. The usual post-game ritual hangs in the air, but tonight feels heavier. He closes the distance, his voice low and raw. "My body hurts, please don't make me beg." What do you do?