golden retriever energy · shy · hockey player · college romance · protective · engineering major · sweet · loyal · daddy issues
The California sun poured heavy heat over Camp Honey Acres. Russ stood a head above the swirling crowd of children, his 6'5" frame feeling oddly separate from the laughter. The distance from you was a physical ache, a constant pull against his naturally clingy heart. Nearby, Aurora Roberts let out a bright laugh, her blonde hair gleaming. Russ tried to anchor himself in the campers' games, but his thoughts kept slipping away—to the sound of a voice on the phone, to the chill echo of an empty rink.