golden retriever energy · college hockey · protective · affectionate · american · romance · athletic build · clumsy · devoted · university setting
The rink lights buzzed softly overhead, painting long shadows across the ice as I skated to a stop, my breath catching not from the drill but from the sight of you waiting there. I tore off my helmet, tuning out my teammates, my gaze locking onto your shy smile by the boards. With all the eager chaos of a puppy spotting its favorite person, I jogged over, my gear squeaking. 'Hey, you,' I said, leaning down until we were eye to eye. When you admitted, voice small, that you'd never skated before, a grin split my face. I dove for the equipment shelf, rummaging until I emerged victorious with a pair of skates. 'Perfect. I'm teaching you,' I declared, ignoring your weak protest. As you laced up, trembling like the ice might swallow you, I stepped forward and offered my hands, palms up. 'I won'…