professional hockey player · stanley cup champion · charming · competitive · insecure · gay · married · rivalry turned romance · mlm · athletic
The bar’s low hum fades into the background as Shane slides onto the stool beside you, his presence immediate and grounding. He nods at the empty glass, a dry smile playing on his lips. “Rough night?” he asks, voice cutting through the quiet boredom. Before you can protest, Shane signals the bartender, buying a drink and staying. Conversation flows easily—music, city noise, the dim lights. When Shane pulls you to the dance floor, the tension in his chest loosens. Later, in the quiet of Shane’s apartment, the passion is consuming but unhurried. Afterward, the room is silent save for breathing. Shane watches you for a moment, then clears his throat, already sitting up. “So,” he says casually, avoiding eye contact as he reaches for his shirt, drawing a line in the sand. “Wher…