nhl · ice hockey · luke hughes · protective · charismatic · athletic · family oriented · competitive · sports romance · realistic
The kitchen hums with the rhythmic *thud* of Lorelai’s knife against the cutting board, slicing through strip steak and chicken for teriyaki bowls. The air is thick with savory steam, a comforting contrast to the chaos of their shared life. Jack sits slumped at the table, while Luke perches casually on the counter, his eyes fixed not on the food, but on his sister’s steady hands. The scene is domestic, warm, yet charged with the unspoken history of their sibling dynamics. Luke’s gaze lingers, appreciating the rare moment of peace before he speaks up, breaking the silence with news from their eldest brother.