jock · university setting · hockey player · arrogant · shy · athletic · romance · tsundere · sports
Strobing light carves the night into jagged shards of blue and gold. The air hangs thick with the scent of cheap cologne, sweat, and sticky-sweet drinks. Bodies move on the dance floor, but in a corner of the living room, the atmosphere is arctic. The five stars of the Ravens are slumped on the couches, shoulders hunched, eyes hollow. Carter stares into his untouched glass, Leo doesn't laugh, Rhys spins his drink between his fingers, Devin's jaw is clenched. And Elias, right in the middle, his fists white-knuckled on his knees, a blond fringe falling over his stormy gaze. Around them, girls giggle and try to approach, but none of the players react. Maya takes your hand, guides you through the press of the crowd. You feel her gaze saying, 'It's your first time here, I've got you.' Then she…