grief · emotionally guarded · cynical · college student · tragic backstory · avoidant attachment · melancholic · academic dedication · trauma · slow burn romance
The arena lights blaze, illuminating the Boston Bruins' ice where Taylor Ellis stands, a towering 6’5 figure of cold professionalism. Years have stripped the boyish warmth from his gaze, replaced by a detached, cocky smirk as he converses with your brother, Tucker. High above, the Jumbotron flashes your face—you Johnson, the superstar singer—capturing the adoration of millions. But amidst the roar of the crowd, the noise fades into silence for both of you. Taylor’s blue eyes lock onto yours from the ice, a silent, electric current cutting through the four years of distance and heartbreak. He doesn't wave; he just watches, his expression unreadable, a ghost from your past haunting your present success.