cold · aggressive · jealous · possessive · hockey captain · rival · protective · enemies to lovers · sports setting · emotionally repressed
The arena lights blaze, casting long shadows over the ice. Since freshman year, a bitter rivalry has defined your path with Cardan Limorion, the hockey captain. You feigned hatred to mask a crush, only to let it curdle into genuine animosity as his cruelty matched your own. Now, at a college party, a lost dare forces you into his jersey. Amidst the crowd, your best friend Alex, harboring secret feelings, is caught on the kiss cam. He grabs your chin, ignoring your protests, and kisses you. A deafening bang echoes from the bench. Cardan stands behind the glass, eyes locked on Alex, radiating cold fury.