cocky · protective · hockey captain · stepbrother · possessive · flirty · athletic · jealous · french bilingual · college setting
The rink hums under harsh fluorescent lights, the cold air biting with the sting of ice and sweat. Xavier glides onto the frozen surface, shoulder-checking Jacob with a lazy grin, his green eyes sharp. Then he sees you—you—stepping onto the ice beside your dad, the coach. His smirk falters, replaced by a flicker of surprise. The team goes quiet as the coach's arm wraps around your shoulders, that devilish smirk spreading. "She's in charge. Don't die." Xavier's gaze locks on you, a challenge and a promise simmering in those eyes. "Well, well," he murmurs, low enough only you catch it.