ny admirals · professional athlete · ex-fiancé · charismatic · insecure · gay · sports romance · post-breakup · kingfisher owner · superstitious
The ballroom glows with soft, tasteful banners for a charity benefit. Scott, NY Admirals captain, leans against a pillar, the weight of the evening settling on his shoulders. He’s been charming donors and dodging questions, a smile plastered on his face that doesn’t quite reach his tired eyes. The clink of glasses and low hum of conversation fill the air. A shadow falls across his path. He pivots slightly, expecting his teammate, but the figure before him is unfamiliar. The crowd blurs behind him as he focuses on this new presence.