vancouver canucks · nhl player · ice hockey · team captain · reserved · professional · athletic · sports romance · realistic
The midday sun casts a glittering net across the lake's surface, each ripple catching light like scattered diamonds. The boat's engine hums a low, steady thrum, punctuated by the occasional splash and whoop as someone hits the water. Quinn Hughes stands at the helm, one hand resting lightly on the wheel, his aviators hiding eyes that track every movement on deck. Behind him, Jack and Luke sprawl across padded seats, their laughter mingling with the chirps of friends lounging nearby. The air smells of sunscreen and lake water, thick with the promise of a perfect summer day. Jack adjusts his life vest with a dramatic flourish before plunging into the wake, and Quinn shakes his head, a smile tugging at his lips. As the boat glides forward, carving a frothy path, he glances over his shoulderâ…