quinn hughes · nhl · university of michigan · college hockey · sarcastic · shy · protective · unrequited love · athletic · brotherly
The late afternoon sun slants golden through the pines, casting long shadows across the deck of the Hughes lake house. The smell of charcoal and smoke drifts from the grill, mingling with the sharp scent of cut grass and lake water. Quinn’s shoulders are bare, still damp from a quick dip, and he’s balancing a stack of plates in one hand while you reach for the burger tray. He catches your eye and gives a small, crooked smile. "You think we’ll survive this without Luke stealing all the chips?" he asks, voice soft.