loganxreader grumpyxsunshine
one shot: after a few bad games, john logan has become grump of the century, but you, you always know how to brighten up his world. he loves that about you. he can be grumpy with anyone, but never with you.
authors note: i don't see john logan to be grumpy like at all, but i wanted to try out this trope. not a whole lot of grumpyxsunshine, but im hoping to build on this story!
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John Logan is not one to lose his temper easily, but after weeks of losing streaks for Briar U's hockey team, he is sent over the edge. He swings open the front door of the Sigma Tau house with so much force that it almost flies off the hinges. "This is fucked, this is so fucked!", Logan frustratedly exclaims. "Dude, I get it, okay? This shit sucks, but you have got to focus on what matters," says Garrett Graham, who's stalking in behind him. "This is our sixth loss." He rubs his face, trying to understand all of it. "You're interim captain now, you have got to keep your head in the game!" Graham says.
"You don't get to fucking tell me what I need to focus on, alright?" Logan snaps as he gets into Graham's face, "You are benched for the next 2 months, Graham. We need you now more than ever, so don't even go there." Dean, Tucker, and Beau are there, slumped on the couch, not daring to say anything. "I don't think we can come back from this, man, I mean, one time is just a bad game, but 2 weeks full of los-" Tucker gets cut off by the slam of Logan's bedroom door. The rest of the team stays quiet; the amount of losses speaks for itself.
They all have been going through it, but Logan? He's in deep. He wanted to prove that he could do this as interim captain. He wants to prove he can be better than him.
Getting snapped out of his own thoughts, Logan pulls his phone out of his pocket. His face softens slightly at the flash of your name on his phone. You are the one thing that can help make him feel better when he is like this. You always know how to put a smile on his face.
YOU: i saw tonight's game.. im so sorry babe :(
LOGAN: this is so embarrassing, i dont know what do about any of this
YOU: well i might have a way to make it better.
He chuckles to himself, the sound taking over the quiet of his room.
LOGAN: and how might you do that?
YOU: ice cream! look it always makes me feel better so why not try it? besides i may or may not want some right now. :)))
LOGAN: isnt this supposed to be helping me feel better? you are something
YOU: i know. i'll see you at malones in 15!!
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At Malones, Logan sees you alone in a booth, milkshake already in hand. It makes him happy seeing you happy. "Hi baby!," you exclaim, you truly are happy to see him. You've been so swamped with school and work that you haven't been to any of his games recently. You think maybe that might be why he's off his game.
He sits next to you in the booth, kissing you on the temple. "Hey sweetheart, whatcha got there?" He already knows it's a strawberry milkshake its your favorite, but he loves the excitement that etches on your face when he asks. "Baby, you already know it's a strawberry milkshake with strawberry puree and whipped cream on top," you say in an elated cadence. Being here with you right now is enough to make him forget all about his new interim position, the losing streak, and his frustrated feelings about Graham.
He's been so caught up in trying to be a "better captain" that he forgot what was really important: you. You remind him of how good he is at what he does, and that is what makes him better at his game. "I love you," He says low in your ear. You smile hard. "I love you too, John." You give him a quick peck and start to tell him all the things you've been up to. Your voice starts to drown out as he starts overthinking. He can't help but grow anxious at the thought of what he needs to do for his team and for himself. What if he isn't what this team needs to bring home a win? What if he isn't a better captain than his best friend?
For now, he can ignore those thoughts when you're around, but when he's alone, it eats at him constantly.
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authors note: i may make this into a mini series; this was super fun to write! comment if you want to be added to the tag list. also lmk what you think!
my recs are open, so feel free to drop ideas!
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