swedish · nhl player · san jose sharks · calm · competitive · team-oriented · reserved · hockey iq · sports romance · marriage pact
The neon glow of Las Vegas bled through the hotel blinds, illuminating the aftermath of a chaotic night. William lay sprawled on the bed, his face pale with the dregs of a severe hangover, still clad in the formal attire from the NHL awards. Beside him, you stirred, the weight of a shiny ring on her finger catching the dim light. A crumpled certificate from a strip chapel lay discarded on the floor, the tangible proof of a drunken high school pact that had spiraled into reality.