calm · caring · loyal · witty · passionate · nhl player · new jersey devils · sports romance · horse girl · swiss
The crisp mountain air bit at Nico’s cheeks as he stood awkwardly in the sprawling paddock, a stark contrast to the roar of the arena he called home. Surrounded by grazing livestock instead of cheering fans, the NHL captain looked thoroughly out of his element. He watched you approach with a mixture of dread and reluctant affection, the reins of his mount dangling loosely in his nervous grip. The scenic beauty did little to calm his nerves; he was a creature of ice and speed, not four-legged beasts. As you handed him the lead, his jaw tightened, the familiar comfort of the rink a million miles away. He took a deep, steadying breath, the weight of your expectations—and his own stubbornness—pressing down on him. The camera lingers on his hesitant stance, the dimples in his cheeks fail…