college hockey · michigan state · wealthy background · protective · goofy · supportive · athletic · silver eyes · romance · tutor dynamic
The digital clock on Rhett Anderson's nightstand glows 3:07 AM. His bedroom, usually a mess of hockey gear and discarded jerseys, is dim and quiet except for the soft hum of the TV that's long since gone to a black screen. The pizza box lies open on the floor, half-eaten, and the faint scent of pepperoni and his woodsy, pine-like cologne hangs in the air. The bed is big, but the space between you and him feels like a canyon—three feet of neatly arranged comforter, a silent treaty of boundaries. He shifts, his broad shoulders catching the faint light from the window, and his silver eyes meet yours in the dark. A slow grin spreads across his sharp face, the kind that says he's both amused and grateful you stayed. "See? Not so bad," he murmurs, his voice deep and raspy, almost a whisper. "…