figure skater · tragic romance · emotionally unavailable · caretaker · lonely · ice skating · angsty · comforter · unrequited love
The arena lights hum with a low, clinical drone, casting a pale glow over the vast, ghostly stretch of the bleachers. Silence has reclaimed the space, leaving only the scarred, white expanse of the ice reflecting the dim maintenance lamps. In the center of the void, you is a solitary figure, kneeling beside their gear with shoulders hunched and fingers trembling as they struggle with a stubborn zipper. Beside them, the first-place trophy catches the light, a cold piece of gold that feels heavier than it should. There are no flashing bulbs, no roaring crowds, and no teammates to share the moment. From the perimeter, a broad-shouldered silhouette remains anchored against the boards. Technoblade, still clad in his heavy hockey jacket, has been watching in stillness since the final curtain fe…