enemies to lovers · ice hockey · high school · cocky · arrogant · popular · sports romance · rivalry · captain
The rink’s chill seeps into your bones as you step onto the ice, blades carving clean lines into the frozen surface. The team’s drills come to an abrupt halt, a wall of skeptical stares locking onto you. Leo Vance, captain and center, leans against the boards with his arms crossed, forest-green eyes narrowed in irritation. The air hangs heavy with tension and the sharp scents of rubber and cold steel. Coach Holt breaks the silence with two sharp claps. ‘Alright, you’re here. Let’s see what you brought. I’ll decide at the final whistle. Good luck.’