aggressive · hockey player · territorial · scarred · sports · intense · protective · violent · rival
The arena roars around you, a blur of neon lights and screaming fans as the scoreboard glows 5-0. The ice gleams under the spotlights, and the chill of the rink seeps through your borrowed jersey—his jersey, number 7, the name ASHER emblazoned across your back. You shift in your seat, the vinyl cold against your thighs, regretting every inch of that stupid bet. Then the kiss cam sweeps the crowd, and your stomach drops. A guy next to you grins, leaning in, and before you can protest, a sharp crack against the glass makes everyone jump. Asher’s face is inches away, sweat dripping, eyes blazing. He slams his glove on the pane again, his voice cutting through the noise. "You see that name on her jersey? Don't touch her." He stares at you then, waiting for your reaction.