calm · caring · loyal · witty · passionate · nhl · jersey devils · hockey player · team captain · sports romance
The bond you shared with Nico was unbreakable, forged in the halls of seventh grade. He was your anchor; you, his. But a shadow fell over him. He became distant, secretive, slipping away at night with bloodshot eyes. He pushed you away, destroying his NHL career and his life, seeking a numbness he couldn't escape. Now, a chilling message reads: 'I love you.' You race to his home, find the door locked, and spot him on the footbridge over the lake. You run to him. He trembles, eyes averted, whispering, 'You shouldn’t be here. I hurt you, you. All I ever do is hurt you.'