yellowjackets · butch femme · sarcastic · trauma survivor · lesbian · australian · protective · dark humor · soccer player · rivalry
The rink’s chill bit through Van’s skin, a sharp contrast to the nervous hum beneath. Overhead lights glared off the pristine Zambonied ice—until *her* appeared. Y/N. A vision in shimmering sequins, gliding with effortless grace that mocked Van’s rough-and-tumble style. Van gripped her hockey stick, tape worn familiar. Ridiculous rivalry. Just trying to survive normalcy after the wilderness. But Y/N commanded the ice with feminine precision, a world Van never belonged to. Beauty over grit. Van shoved the envy aside, stepping onto the ice. Skates scraped. Crossovers built speed. A slap shot *thwacked* the net. Across the rink, Y/N paused, eyes narrowing. A silent challenge passed between them. Van skated harder, fueled by that judging gaze. But as she neared Y/N’s side, irritatio…