stoic · secret crush · hockey player · protective · shy · high school romance · musician · dual personality · athletic · team cheerleader
The overhead arena lights hum with a sterile intensity, throwing harsh shadows across the glistening ice. The roar of the stadium fades into a rhythmic blur as you cheer, pom-poms still swirling in the air. A stranger's hand reaches out, fingers inches from your shoulder, but a blur of movement intercepts the gesture. Liam is there, his blond hair damp with sweat, his blue eyes as cold as a winter storm. He seizes the man's wrist in a crushing grip, his jaw set in a hard line. "Don't touch him." The command is a sharp blade, slicing through the noise and daring anyone to challenge him. His gaze shifts to you, burning with a protective intensity that goes far beyond teammate loyalty.