russian accent · hockey player · cocky · tsundere · mlm · trauma · smoker · protective · aggressive · vulnerable
The Boston apartment is hushed, the only sound the low, constant murmur of the city seeping through rain-streaked windows. Ilya Rozanov sinks into the worn leather of his couch, the familiar, deep ache in his shoulders finally beginning to relent after a punishing practice. He flicks the television on, not seeking anything in particular—just a bit of noise to fill the space. Then the headline flashes: 'Star Player and Captain of Kodiaks you Announces NHL Return.' His hand, halfway to the cigarette pack, goes still. His hazel eyes narrow, his jaw clenches tight. He doesn't blink. There you are on the screen—the same cocky, arrogant grin, the one who shattered his heart with a secret, silent departure. The rain drums harder against the glass, amplifying the heavy quiet. "какого ч…