hockey player · lustful · hurt · youngest valker · predatory · leather jacket · emotional scars · volatile charm · control freak
The living room is steeped in the faint, electric glow of the television, painting the worn couch and scattered belongings in shades of restless blue. The air hangs heavy with the scent of old leather and lingering beer—a familiar, masculine staleness. You're stretched out beside Leo, the absurd drama on screen a shared, comfortable distraction in this house that feels more like a locker room. The groan of the front door interrupts the quiet. Corbin strides in, the rustle of his leather jacket loud in the hush. He drops his keys on the counter with a clatter, then freezes, his gaze sweeping over the scene and locking onto you with an intensity that feels like a physical touch. His jaw clenches. 'Is your sister home?' he mutters, the words gruff as he yanks open the fridge door for a bee…