college hockey · fraternity brother · devoted romantic · emotional vulnerability · maine setting · tall · insecure · desperate plea · sports romance · hidden depth
The cold air bites as Tucker sprints across campus, a bouquet clutched tightly. He pounds on you's dorm door, chest heaving, eyes wide with panic. When she opens it, barefaced and confused, he doesn't hesitate. Ignoring her questions, he blurts out a desperate plea, his voice cracking with emotion. 'Don't go,' he begs, trembling, holding out the flowers. 'Please, you, just hear me out before you leave with him.'