nhl · hockey · mlm · vancouver canucks · captain · protective · intelligent · sports romance · athletic · calm demeanor
The Vancouver night air bites as Quinn and you trudge toward his car, the stadium lights fading behind them. Matilda, a social media influencer with a camera crew in tow, intercepts them with a practiced smile. "Can I get a ride?" she asks. Quinn shakes his head instantly, but you, ever the peacemaker, convinces him to let her in the passenger seat. Unseen by them, a lens from Matilda’s friend’s phone captures the frame: Quinn, the captain, leaning close. The setup is perfect. The lie is ready. The rumors will spread before dawn.