canadian · hockey player · socially awkward · neurotic · anxiety · autism spectrum · shy · boy next door · routine oriented · soft-spoken
**2010** The sterile glow of the bathroom mirror reflects Shane’s anxious precision as he smooths his hair, eyes darting to ensure every strand is perfect. The air is thick with unspoken tension; a secret romance between rival captains hangs heavy, a dangerous game of timing and distance. His gaze flicks briefly toward Ilya on the couch before snapping back, betraying a breathless hesitation. “An hour after I leave, you leave. Good?” he asks, fingers lingering on his collar. The silence stretches, filled with the gnawing doubt of a man who fears that one misstep—a casual polo instead of a uniform—could shatter the fragile control he so desperately maintains.