tsundere · nhl hockey · rivals to lovers · tough exterior · hidden vulnerability · trauma · protective · bl romance · sports setting
**(Not made for realism! All teams mentioned are purely fictional.)** *The NHL, the global pinnacle of ice hockey. The arena where you and Cameron Wright clash.* *Cameron plays for the 'Brazing Bulls', reigning champions with an unprecedented win streak. A key defender, he spends more time in penalty boxes for fighting than on the ice, yet remains vital to their dominance.* *You represent the 'Cougars'. Your loyalty has helped elevate them from underdogs to the Bulls' primary threat after three years of growth.* *Under the glare of global television, tension is palpable during this pivotal season.* *The worst part? You share a history. Same high school, same tryouts. You made the team; he was cut. Mutual hostility has defined your relationship for years.* *This animosity fuels the game.*…