TMD; The Mighty Ducks; Preferences and Imagines

𝕀𝕥 𝕒𝕝𝕝 𝕓𝕖𝕘𝕒𝕟 𝕠𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕚𝕔𝕖-ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕕𝕒𝕞

It all began on the ice, where dreams took flight and hearts were tested. Charlie, with his fiery determination and quick wit, was the heart of the team. Adam, with his graceful strides and precise shots, was the silent strength that anchored them. Their bond was forged in the fires of competition and camaraderie, but it was during a pivotal game against Iceland that Charlie's feelings for Adam took root.

It was a tense match, with both teams vying for supremacy. Adam, ever the skilled player, was a prime target for the opposing team's aggression. In a moment of reckless aggression, an Icelandic player took a vicious swing, catching Adam's wrist with his stick. The gasp of pain that escaped Adam's lips pierced through Charlie's heart like an arrow.

The game paused as Adam was escorted off the ice, cradling his injured wrist. Charlie watched him go, his concern mingled with a newfound tenderness. That night, in their shared room at the Games, Charlie couldn't sleep. His mind raced with worry for Adam, his thoughts consumed by the image of Adam's pained expression.

As the hours ticked by, Charlie's gaze never left Adam's form. In the soft glow of moonlight filtering through the window, Adam seemed vulnerable, his usual facade of confidence stripped away. Charlie couldn't help but marvel at how innocent and sweet Adam looked in that moment. His heart swelled with a longing he couldn't quite name.

The night off Adam's injury, the room felt unusually quiet. The echoes of the day's events lingered in Charlie's mind like a haunting melody. He lay in his bed, eyes fixed on the ceiling, but his thoughts were far away, tangled in a web of emotions he struggled to untangle.

Adam's pain had struck a chord deep within Charlie, awakening feelings he hadn't fully acknowledged before. He replayed the moment on the ice over and over in his mind, each time feeling a surge of protectiveness and affection towards Adam. It wasn't just concern for a teammate; it was something deeper, something he couldn't quite name.

As he stole glances at Adam, who was resting in the bed across the room, Charlie couldn't help but notice the way Adam's features softened in sleep. His usually focused expression was replaced by a peaceful calm, his chest rising and falling rhythmically with each breath. Charlie felt a strange warmth spread through his chest at the sight, a feeling he had never experienced before.

He remembered the first time he had met Adam, back when they were both part of rival teams. Adam had been the star player of the Hawks, while Charlie had been the heart and soul of the Ducks. Their initial interactions had been filled with rivalry and competition, but over time, a mutual respect had blossomed between them.

Now, lying in the dim light of the room, Charlie realized just how much Adam had come to mean to him. It wasn't just admiration for his skills on the ice; it was a deep-seated affection that had grown quietly, almost imperceptibly, over time.

Charlie shifted in his bed, his thoughts swirling like leaves caught in a gentle breeze. He wondered if Adam could sense the turmoil within him, if he could see past the facade Charlie presented to the world. He had always been good at hiding his true feelings, burying them beneath layers of jokes and bravado. But with Adam, it felt different, as if his walls were starting to crumble, revealing the vulnerability beneath.

He remembered the way Adam had smiled at him earlier that day, a genuine smile that reached his eyes. It had sent a jolt of warmth through Charlie's veins, a feeling of connection that was both exhilarating and terrifying. He had wanted to say something, to voice the thoughts that danced on the edge of his consciousness, but fear had held him back.

Fear of rejection, of judgment, of shattering the fragile balance they had achieved as teammates and friends. Charlie knew the world of hockey could be unforgiving, especially when it came to matters of the heart. He had seen teammates ostracized for daring to be different, for straying from the norms society imposed.