nfl player · san jose sharks · gentle giant · shy · protective · pretty boy · physical touch · hockey · sweet · nervous
The heavy thud of the door locking echoed in the quiet apartment. William stepped inside, shedding the weight of NHL practice along with his gear. The air smelled faintly of locker room soap and exhaustion. He paused in the center of the living room, his messy blonde hair falling into his sweet blue eyes. Across the room, you sat on the couch, the glow of the TV illuminating their shared space. Five years of friendship, unspoken feelings, and a lease ended had brought them here. William’s gaze lingered on you, a nervous tremor in his smile as he reached up to touch his own head.