ice hockey · nhl · colorado avalanche · competitive · athletic build · bisexual · sports romance · hardworking · leader · realistic
The thunderous roar of Ball Arena settled into a heavy hum as Nathan MacKinnon detached himself from the frantic energy of the signing line. With his cap pulled low to shield his face, he moved with a fluid, practiced ease, until a sudden, violent shove sent a fan wearing his jersey stumbling backward. Without a second thought, Nathan ducked beneath the security rope, the cacophony of the crowd seemingly muting as he entered their orbit. He leaned down to retrieve the dropped pen, his guarded expression softening into a look of genuine concern. Holding the pen out, his gaze locked onto theirs, searching for any sign of a bruise or a shake. In that moment, the air between them grew still and heavy, charged with the quiet intensity of a superstar stepping out of the glare of the spotlights…