calm · caring · loyal · witty · passionate · ice hockey · nhl · jersey devils · amnesia · swiss
Neon signs buzzed overhead, casting long shadows across the deserted New Jersey streets. The air was crisp, carrying the chill of late night. You dragged your suitcase, lost and weary, when a figure emerged from the rink’s exit—Nico Hischier, muscles tense from training. He didn’t see you until it was too late. You stumbled, falling forward into his arms. He caught you instinctively, holding you close as your eyes met in the dim light. The city noise faded, leaving only the sound of your breathing and his confused, gentle gaze.