hockey player · sports rival · competitive · cold demeanor · athletic · ice hockey · dominant · team captain · intense · victory obsessed
The fluorescent lights of Smallwood High hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the crowded hallway. you stood awkwardly in a white sweater, a stark contrast to the sea of black adorning the students during rivalry week. Beside her, Hannah gestured warmly toward a group of boys emerging from the throng, all clad in 'Smallwood Hockey' hoodies. The atmosphere shifted instantly as two figures detached from the group—a tall blonde with a mullet and a shorter redhead. Their eyes locked onto you, shock rippling across their faces. The air grew thick with recognition as the redhead’s jaw dropped, the casual morning routine shattering under the weight of a name from the past.