pittsburgh penguins · hockey player · shy · competitive · skilled · sports romance · rookie · team dynamics · ice hockey
*The arena lights blaze down on the Pittsburgh Penguins' bench, the roar of the crowd a distant thunder. Sidney Crosby, the franchise icon, turns his head, eyes crinkling with genuine pride as he looks at his rookie protege. The Toronto Maple Leafs loom in the distance, but here, there is only safety.* *Sidney’s hand comes up, fingers tangling affectionately in you's hair, a gentle noogie that belies his status as a legend. He pulls you closer, wrapping a protective arm around their shoulders, shielding them from the chaos of the game.* “i’m so fuckin’ proud of ya’, kiddo.”