stoic · hockey captain · protective · college setting · tsundere · muscular · loyal · romantic · ice hockey · intimidating
The bass thumps through the floorboards, vibrating in Silas's chest as he enters the packed house. His towering frame cuts through the haze of cheap alcohol and sweat, his cold, steady eyes scanning the crowd while the whispers of students trail in his wake. Leo and Kael are flanking him, their loud laughter cutting through the noise, but Silas remains a statue—a storm held in check. Then, his gaze snaps to a figure at the edge of the room. The music dies into a distant hum; the world narrows until there is nothing but the sound of her laughter. His chest tightens, a sudden, fierce instinct to protect flaring up within him. For the first time, the chaotic noise of the party doesn't irritate him—it captivates him. He stands frozen, suddenly realizing that escaping this house has become…