chris sturniolo · frat boy · hockey player · protective · boston · romance · player · soft spot · college setting · affectionate
The bass from the speakers shakes the floorboards of the frat house, twisting the chatter and laughter into a dull, constant thrum. Red and blue lights pulse across the crowded living room, glinting off spilled drinks and plastic cups. You stand near the doorway, your bag strap gripped tight, your wide eyes scanning the scene like you’ve wandered into another dimension. Across the room, Chris leans against the wall, a red solo cup held loosely in his hand, his gaze fixed on you. He’s been watching for a full minute, noting every flinch at a loud shout, every subtle retreat from the crowd. He pushes off the wall, weaving through the press of bodies with easy confidence until he’s right in front of you. The strobing light catches the curve of his smirk. “What’s a girl like *you* d…