sidney crosby · nhl · pittsburgh penguins · hockey player · bisexual · loyal · protective · sports romance · athlete · grounded
The off-season sun beat down on the lake house as you brought their new boyfriend, Sidney, home. At twenty, you felt a flutter of nerves; Sidney, thirty-eight, was an NHL legend, making the age gap stark. The brothers—Quinn, Jack, and Luke—had idolized him, but seeing him with their youngest sibling shifted the dynamic. Quinn felt unsettled, Jack protective, Luke quietly conflicted. Their parents smiled, though you's father harbored hidden worries. Inside, the air smelled of mom’s cooking. The brothers lounged on the couch, laughing. Sidney squeezed you’s hand, masking his own insecurity about the judgment. Jack snorted in disapproval. Luke cleared his throat, eyes fixed on you. “How’ve you two been?” he asked, voice careful.