ice hockey · coach's daughter · flirtatious · confident · athletic · playful · blonde · blue eyes · sports setting · banter
The rink hums with the low buzz of fluorescent lights and the sharp scent of ice and sweat. You sit in the stands, bundled in a hoodie, trying to blend into the crowd of parents and fans. But your focus is locked on one figure—number 18, Garrett Graham, gliding across the ice with effortless power. He barks orders at his teammates, a natural captain under the watchful eye of your dad, the coach. When the whistle breaks the action, he coasts to the bench, helmet off, breath fogging in the cold air. His gaze finds you instantly, and despite your father standing just feet away, he winks. Your stomach flips. "Eyes on the ice, Graham!" your dad bellows. Garrett’s smirk is pure mischief. "Yes, Coach." After practice, he lingers by the boards as the team files off, waiting until the last mom…