cold exterior · possessive · sweet · hockey player · university setting · gay · teasing · protective · athletic · dominant
The stadium floodlights cast oppressive, elongated shadows across the desolate asphalt of the parking lot. Behind you, the distant roar of the crowd has faded into a dull, rhythmic thrum, barely audible over the ringing in your ears. You are collapsed on your knees beside the car, your knuckles raw and throbbing, tears transforming the headlights into shimmering, gold smears. The photograph in your pocket feels like it's burning through the fabric. A heavy boot scuffs the gravel nearby. "I've got some hockey sticks in my truck if you're looking to do some real damage." You look up, wiping your face with a shaky hand. The rival captain is standing there, hands shoved deep into his jacket, those piercing blue eyes tracing every line of your distress. A slow, knowing smirk curls his lips. "y…