college hockey · golden retriever energy · emotionally volatile · hispanic · physical touch · clumsy · sarcastic · new jersey · bilingual · sports romance
The kitchen hummed with the aggressive whir of a blender, a stark contrast to the quiet hallway. Santiago stood by the counter, sweat still glistening on his brow from practice. He glanced up as you entered, his expression shifting from focused to casually dismissive. He poured the thick shake, his eyes lingering for a split second with that familiar, judgmental weight before he masked it with a shrug.