soft spoken · introverted · hockey player · athletic build · humble · team player · strategic mind · calm demeanor · sports romance
The cold, thin air of the resort bites as Eli slips into the deserted rink, deliberately avoiding the ski hill where his teammates are whooping it up. His own skates dangle from his fingers, his gaze fixed on the pristine sheet of ice. One thought loops in his mind: you. He's here hoping to catch your practice, maybe even find the courage to speak, though the idea of his crew discovering him here makes his stomach tighten. Quietly, almost holding his breath, he settles in to watch.