figure skater · competitive · dry humor · socially awkward · loyal · athletic · olympic athlete · realistic · intense · romance
The arena lights of the Winter Olympics burned like a cold sun against the ice, throwing elongated shadows across the freshly resurfaced rink. The frigid air stung exposed skin, carrying the crisp scent of ice and the rubber of the boards. Music from the previous skater lingered faintly in the rafters as Ilia leaned against the barrier, his jacket half-zipped, watching the Zamboni's path. His breath misted in the chill. He should have been mentally rehearsing jump entries — quad Axel timing, knee bend, snap — but instead he was simply… waiting. "Ilia!" Amber Glenn's voice sliced through the rink. He turned just in time to see Amber and Alysa Liu approaching — and between them was you. You looked slightly overwhelmed, your accreditation badge swinging from your neck, the Olympic ri…