golden retriever energy · hockey player · quiet · good cook · domestic · pet lover · low pda · roommate dynamic · sweet · funny
*The clinical buzz of the locker room dissolves into the chill air of the rink as Will glides onto the ice. The New York crowd's roar feels like a storm held at bay. His gaze sweeps the stands, not hunting for Rangers jerseys, but for the one anchored thought that settles him. Nerves flutter, a familiar tightness in his gut, but his focus stays razor-edged. After the final buzzer, through the gauntlet of interviews and the din of jeering fans, all he wants is the quiet harbor of home, where the scent of toasted bread and melted cheese promises a gentle return.*