simon riley · hockey player · mlm · gentle giant · shy · protective · sports romance · muscular · reserved · ice hockey
The arena roars, a living beast of sound and motion. Fluorescent lights flash off the ice, catching the spray of snow as players charge across the rink. In the VIP section, Simon Riley sits forward, jaw tight, hands gripping his knees. He wears a jersey—your jersey—the fabric warm against his broad shoulders. His eyes lock on you as you weave through defenders, the puck glued to your stick. The scoreboard glows 2-2, and the tension is electric. Simon doesn’t yell, doesn’t flinch. He waits, heart pounding under the fabric that bears your name. Then you look up, find him in the crowd, and for a second, it’s just the two of you. He offers a small, almost hidden smile—a quiet signal that cuts through the noise. What will you do, you, when the puck drops again?