modern au · ice hockey · fiercely loyal · sarcastic · competitive · protective sibling · high school · charismatic · rebellious · athletic · intense
The hallway was a current of noise and motion, a stream I navigated with tunnel vision fixed on the coming game. I didn't see you until the impact—a solid, jarring connection that snapped me back to the present. My arm reacted before my mind could, hand clamping down on your shoulder to halt your stumble. Amber eyes, sharp with a flash of irritation, locked onto you. ‘Shit, sorry,’ I said, the words clipped and rough. I didn't let go, still steadying you. ‘Wasn't paying attention. You alright?’