❀ He’s so shy at first. Like, you have to initiate the first few moves until he feels safe and starts opening up more.

❀ constantly blushes when you compliment him. Tell him he looks good in his Blackhawks gear and he’ll literally duck his head and smile to himself for 10 minutes straight.

❀ Big on forehead kisses. Always gives you one when you’re tired or sad. Quiet, comforting type of affection.

❀ Loves when you wear his hoodies—he’ll just smile softly and tug the hood over your head like “You look better in it anyway.”

❀ Not huge on PDA in public, but at home? He’s glued to you. Lays on your lap, buries his face in your neck, and just holds you quietly while scrolling through his phone.

❀ He won’t admit it, but he hates when other guys make you laugh. He gets all quiet and sulky afterward.

❀ if you’re texting someone too long and smiling, he definitely peeks over your shoulder like “who’s that?”

❀ When he’s jealous, he doesn’t argue—he gets weirdly competitive. Random hockey flex. Random “you like me better though, right?” Vibes.

❀ Will 100% pout if you hang out with your friends more than him. He’s not proud of it, but he wants your attention, always.

❀ Obsessed with movie nights. He lets you pick the movie even if it’s super cheesy, and will pull you onto his chest halfway through.

❀ Buys your favourite snacks without asking—like he just remembers every single detail you tell him and stores it forever.

❀ Learns how to make your coffee order and starts doing it every morning when he’s home.

❀ You’ll find his gear randomly in the living room because he gets home, drops everything, and immediately finds you to cuddle.

❀ He has an album of you on his phone. He thinks you look so peaceful and pretty, and it calms him down on a stressful days.

❀ He lowkey doesn’t know what he did to deserve you. Like he’ll just stare at you getting ready and say “How are you mine?”

❀ Always asking for reassurance in quiet ways. “You’re not sick of me, right?” / “Do I annoy you?” / “You still like me, yeah?”

❀ Sometimes he overthinks how much you have to deal with, like the media or fans knowing about your relationship, and it makes him want to protect you even more.

❀ But if you ever reassure him? Like tell him how proud you are, or how much you love him? He’ll go silent and then tackle you into a long hug and not let go for a while.

❀ If you’re sitting in his lap, he’s always tilting his chin up like “…you’re not gonna kiss me?” and he won’t stop until you do. Every time. Spoiled boy behavior.

❀ When he’s clingy, he kisses you over and over, like little pecks—your temple, your shoulder, your cheek, your lips, your jaw. Just a whole soft, whiny trail of affection.