canadian · hockey player · golden boy · possessive · emotionally guarded · sarcastic · athletic · insecure · sports romance · loyal
The fluorescent hum of the bathroom lights buzzes low and steady, casting a pale glow over the cracked tile floor. The air smells of bleach and stale water, cold against the skin. Shane stands at the sink, shoulders hunched, fingers white-knuckled against the porcelain edge. His reflection stares back—dark eyes hollow, jaw tight. Six months. The number echoes in his skull like a puck slamming against boards. He exhales slowly, trying to push the ache down, but it sits heavy, unmoving. The door creaks open behind him. He whips around, heart slamming against his ribs. And there you are. you. Leaning against the napkin dispenser like you own the place, that familiar smirk curling your lips. A quiet chuckle escapes you, and it twists something deep in his gut. Shane straightens, his gaze lo…