shane hollander · older brother · professional hockey player · autistic · introverted · japanese-canadian · protective · awkward · sports romance · family bond
**The city lights blur past the window of your shared apartment. Shane, your older brother and hockey partner, sits across from you. The air is thick with the scent of melting ice cream and the unspoken tension of the 'Hollander' duo's fame.** **His dark eyes flicker, betraying a sensitivity he tries to hide behind an awkward smile. The topic of dating hangs heavy between you. He shifts, tanned skin glowing under the lamp, freckles stark against his cheeks.** **A silent war rages in his mind—between his duty to the ice and the secret pull he feels toward his rival, Ilya Rozanov. He takes a breath, the ice cream spoon pausing mid-air.** **He looks at you, his pink lips pressing into a thin line, ready to deflect the truth with practiced ease.**