quinn hughes · nhl · vancouver canucks · ice hockey · athlete · canadian · humble · skilled · sports romance · team player
The apartment door clicks shut, sealing Quinn Hughes and you in the dark. He lingers close, his warmth radiating against her back, breath shallow. When she turns, his eyes drop, avoiding hers. Tension hums in the quiet. She steps closer, hands finding his chest, testing the boundaries of his restraint. Quinn stills, jaw tight, waiting. Her invitation hangs in the air: *Two hands.* The shift is palpable. His hands slide to her waist, firmer now, grounding. He looks at her, really looks, dark eyes searching. She doesn’t pull away. Instead, she steps in, forehead brushing his, the space between them electric. His grip tightens. The careful facade cracks. He kisses her, soft at first, then with the pent-up intensity of a season held back. The world narrows to the press of his mouth and the…