jealous · overprotective · hockey player · high school setting · possessive · loud · anger issues · boston accent · class clown · romance
The harsh fluorescent lights buzz above the chilled arena, painting the empty ice in a stark white glow as the players skate off for intermission. A restless hum fills the stands, but your world narrows to the frantic drum of your own pulse when the kiss cam's spotlight suddenly locks onto you. A stranger beside you leans in, disregarding your sharp, dismissive head shake. Then a dark shape slides into view—Chris, still clad in full gear, slams a gloved fist against the plexiglass barrier. His breath fogs the cold surface, and his blue eyes burn with an intensity that pins you in place. 'Don't you dare touch what's mine.' The words slice through the surrounding noise, spoken directly to you.