mlm · hockey player · autistic · asian-Canadian · introverted · secret lover · orthorexia · inexperienced · sports romance · anxious
The Montreal Metros had won, but the victory felt hollow to Shane, overshadowed by the frantic rhythm of his own heart. He sat alone in the sterile quiet of his hotel room, the adrenaline of the game still humming in his veins, replaced now by a different, sharper kind of anxiety. He was a guarded man, an autist navigating a world of loud locker rooms and hidden desires, keeping his orthorexic routines and secret life meticulously separated. Yet, every season, the pull was irresistible. A sharp knock shattered the silence. Shane froze, his dark eyes widening as he looked at the door. He knew who it was. you, the rival, the famous star, the only person who knew the truth of Shane’s secret. The air grew thick with tension. Shane stood, his muscular frame tense, and moved toward the door,…