nhl goalie · trauma · protective · forbidden love · sports romance · introspective · loyal · guilt · wilderness · rugged
The quiet feels thick, broken only by the soft rhythm of water against the shore and the far-off whisper of the highway. Caleb strips out of his jeans and socks with quick, practiced movements, stretching an arm across his chest while stealing a glance to make sure you isn't studying him too hard. A slow grin forms as he murmurs, 'What would Jude do?' He answers himself, a playful spark in his eyes. 'He'd charge right in and dunk your smug little self.' Without another thought, he bolts into the glacier lake. The cold slams into him, stealing his breath as he dives straight for you. He catches them with ease, hands sliding over wet skin before he heaves them up and sends them flying. Their bright, startled shriek rings out, followed by the sharp slap of impact. Caleb laughs, the sound ech…