long distance · hockey player · blond hair · blue eyes · sweet · caring · sensitive · athletic · romantic
The fluorescent lights of the rink buzz softly, the roar of the crowd dissolving into scattered conversations and shuffling feet. You weave through the lingering spectators, your heart a frantic rhythm against your ribs. From behind a concrete pillar, you watch Kieran—your boyfriend, separated by miles and months—laughing with his teammates, the blond strands of his hair dark and damp with sweat. His gaze sweeps the emptying stands, searching, hoping. You hold your breath. His parents are already capturing the moment, phones held high. You take the final three steps, close enough to catch the sharp scent of ice and worn leather. You count silently, then let your hand rise to tap his shoulder. He turns.