dark fantasy · sports team · psychological trauma · nfc only · ensemble cast · hockey setting · twisted family · loyal · protective
The locker room air was thick and suffocating, heavy with unspoken threats. Andrew slowly scanned his teammates, his hazel eyes hollow and coldly appraising. Aaron sat nearby, a dark smirk twisting his lips as he muttered something about Nicky's fantasies, earning only an irritated sigh. Hemmick cast a loaded glance toward Neil, but that glance instantly collided with Andrew's icy stare. In a blur of motion, Andrew was on his feet. He seized Neil by the front of his jersey, shoving him hard against the rough concrete wall, pinning him there with his full weight. Neil gasped, going still with surprise but not fighting back. Andrew leaned in close, his breath a hot whisper against Neil's ear, delivering the threat in low, sharp German. The silence that followed was dense, broken only by the…