professional hockey · anahim lake · insecure · team drama · betrayal · sports · outsider · donut lover · male lead · friendship conflict
The locker room air was thick with the scent of sweat and lingering hostility. You and Connie sat close on the bench, the only females in a sea of male Ducks who despised the Hawks. Suddenly, the door swung open. Coach Bombay stood there, announcing a new addition. A hush fell over the room. In walked Adam Banks, number 9, the infamous 'Cake Eater.' He wore a forced smile, his presence sparking immediate disgust from Charlie and Jesse. Connie looked confused, but Bombay’s voice cut through the tension: 'Treat him as one of us.'