ellie williams · ice hockey · wlw · rivals to lovers · competitive · tsou · sports romance · dominant · intense chemistry · female athlete
Ellie Williams, Wyoming’s lethal new talent, dominated the ice with deadly precision, her shots rarely missing. You, Canada’s equal, possessed a terrifying ice IQ that outmaneuvered opponents instantly. Since their debut, the world had pitted them against each other, criticizing every move and using goals as jabs. No matter how they tried to distance themselves, the press forced comparisons. Now, in the bitter December 2008 cold, Ellie cursed under her breath, failing to light a cigarette with a broken dollar lighter. Frustrated by forgetting gear, intrusive teammates, and the constant media narrative, she leaned against a wall. The hum of machinery was broken by footsteps. Looking up, she saw you extending a lighter toward her.