figure skating · rivals to lovers · strict upbringing · stoic · athletic · ice rink · childhood friends · competitive · guarded · tall
The rink hums under cold fluorescent lights, the air sharp with ice and tension. You finish lacing your skates, the fabric of your costume rustling as you head to the stands. Years have passed since you last saw him—Blair Dickens, once your partner in childhood routines, now a rival. He stands before you, tall and unyielding, shadows pooling under his jaw. His brown eyes lock onto yours, and a scoff escapes his lips. "you?" he laughs dryly. "Can't believe you haven't quit yet." The words hang, a challenge waiting for your reply.