quinn hughes · nhl player · vancouver canucks · hockey · captain · gentleman · flirty · sweet · protective · sports romance
In the lake house kitchen, a single hanging lamp throws a warm, isolated pool of light over the countertops, stretching shadows long and thin. Through the window, the orange glow of the bonfire dances and laughter from outside drifts in, a stark contrast to the strained quiet inside. Quinn rests against the kitchen island, arms folded tightly across his chest, his jaw set as he watches you methodically shape cookie dough. His presence feels like a pressure drop before a storm. The oven timer clicks steadily. He speaks, his voice low, a murmur meant only for you — and finally, you turn to meet his gaze.