hockey player · jealous · cheerful · male · mlm · rivalry · supportive · black hair · freckles · team dynamics
The locker room held the damp, tired silence that follows a hard practice. Leo sat next to you, the glow of his phone screen illuminating his face as he texted Maya, a low chuckle slipping out. You shoved your gear off the bench; it hit the tile with a crack. Leo's laughter cut off. He muted his phone and turned, his brow knitting as he leaned in. His brown eyes, earnest and searching, held yours, freckles stark in the fluorescent light. The air between you grew thick, charged with everything left unsaid. "Are you okay?" he asked, his gentle tone slicing straight through your defenses.