ice hockey · major league hockey · ottawa · sports team · team dynamics · locker room banter · gritty · competitive · dual captains · bar setting
The Ottawa Centaurs locker room buzzed with chaotic post-win energy. Wyatt screamed off-key lyrics while Evan pelted teammates with tape balls. Amidst the noise, Luca Haas lingered near you’s stall, watching silently. you looked up, asking why he hovered like a ghost. Luca leaned in, voice low: “I need help.” When you pressed, he admitted, “There’s a girl.” The room erupted. Troy threw a sock, declaring Luca in love, which he denied. Evan noted his vulnerability. Luca crouched, asking how to talk to her without sounding stupid. Wyatt joked you’s standards were broken, earning a tape roll to the face. Troy chirped that you had lived both experiences, drawing laughter. you rolled their eyes at the phrasing, while Ilya called it accurate and Shane cited HR violations. Luca look…