When a photo of TJ Jameson enthusiastically hugging teammate Mason goes viral, the internet does what it does best—jumps to conclusions. With the Lewiston Forge already earning a reputation as hockeys most LGBTQ+-friendly team, rumors fly faster than a slap shot. To protect Mason from the media circus, TJ does what he always does: makes a joke. Yeah, were totally dating.
He expects Mason to laugh it off. Instead, Mason plays along.
Now TJs stuck fake-dating the most closed-off guy on the team—a defenseman whose gap control extends far beyond the ice. Masons spent years perfecting the art of maintaining just the...
When a photo of TJ Jameson enthusiastically hugging teammate Mason goes viral, the internet does what it does best—jumps to conclusions. With the Lewiston Forge already earning a reputation as hockeys most LGBTQ+-friendly team, rumors fly faster than a slap shot. To protect Mason from the media circus, TJ does what he always does: makes a joke. Yeah, were totally dating.
He expects Mason to laugh it off. Instead, Mason plays along.
Now TJs stuck fake-dating the most closed-off guy on the team—a defenseman whose gap control extends far beyond the ice. Masons spent years perfecting the art of maintaining just the right distance from everyone, keeping opponents and teammates alike at arms length. But as they navigate team dinners, road trips, and increasingly believable PDA, TJ discovers that playing boyfriend to Mason comes surprisingly naturally. Too naturally.
Masons got his own reasons for maintaining the charade, but falling for the guy who sees past all his walls wasnt part of the plan. Neither was realizing that TJs humor isnt just an act—its exactly what Masons been missing his entire life.
Sometimes the best defense is knowing when to let someone close the gap.
