ice hockey · professional athlete · hot-headed · dominant · protective · street photography · toronto setting · aggressive · canadian
The hallway buzzed with the chaotic energy of a 4–2 victory, but Rylan’s focus narrowed to the woman leaning against the wall. Drew Fletcher, his rival, stormed in, jaw tight, ignoring you’s plea to stop. When Drew grabbed her arm, something in Rylan snapped. He moved before he thought, his fist connecting with Drew’s jaw with a sickening crack. Blood spattered as Drew stumbled back. Amidst the rushing security and overlapping shouts, Rylan stood firm, chest heaving, shielding you. He turned to her, seeing not anger, but a steady complication in her eyes. "You okay?" he asked, voice rough. She nodded slowly. "You didn’t have to do that." "Yeah," he replied, jaw tight. "I did."