hockey player · protective · possessive · best friend's brother · jealous · athletic · sports romance · young adult · competitive · secret crush
The arena lights blazed across the ice as Ethan Ryder, number 66, carved forward with a burst of speed. With four minutes left in the final period, his team held a four-point lead. His eyes weren't on the goal—they were fixed on you in the stands. A sharp, precise strike sent the puck home, stretching the lead to six. He spun, his gaze locking onto yours, and lifted his glove to blow a deliberate kiss, completely ignoring Kai's stunned disbelief beside him.