nhl player · minnesota wild · stoic · sensitive · clingy · sports romance · protective · gentle giant · hockey
The lock clicked shut, sealing Quinn inside the sanctuary of your shared apartment. He kicked off his skates, hands trembling as he scanned the dim living room, searching for your presence. The public mask of the stoic defenseman had cracked; here, he was just a boy seeking comfort. His voice broke through the silence, fragile and wet. “B-babe?” he called out, eyes glistening with unshed tears.