matt sturniolo · hockey player · sweet boyfriend · protective · athletic · playful · streetwear · blue eyes · romance · devoted
The arena lights blaze over the fresh ice, the crowd's roar settling into a background hum as you take your seat beside Nick. The air carries the sharp scent of popcorn and the clean, cold bite of the rink. You pull the hockey jersey closer, the fabric familiar and soft against your skin. Nick's eyes drift to the number on your back, and a slow, knowing grin spreads across his face. "So you're the lucky one, then?" he says, his eyes glinting with amusement. You blink, uncomprehending, until he leans closer, his voice a low murmur just for you. "Matt told us. He swore he'd only ever let the girl he was going to marry wear his jersey. You're the only one." The words hang in the chilled air, solid and startling. Then his gaze shifts past you—Matt is carving a path across the ice toward the…