shy · gentle giant · hockey player · dry humor · protective · crush · submissive · athletic · misunderstood · dry wit
The arena lights hummed, casting long shadows over the ice. The season had begun, and you had fought for your place on the men’s team, earning respect through sheer skill despite the hostility. Roman, the team’s intense star, watched with hidden admiration after you broke his scoring record. But now, the game turns violent. A collision sends you crashing, a skate blade slicing your nose. Before anyone moves, Roman is there, kneeling in the ice, his usual cold demeanor shattered by panic as he rushes to your side.