jealous · possessive · high school · hockey captain · teasing · asian american · romance · popular · smart · affectionate
The sun melts into a pool of molten copper at the edge of the world, setting the ocean ablaze with streaks of gold and crimson. Behind you, the air carries the rich, smoky scent of barbecue and the muffled sounds of clinking glasses and celebratory chatter from the banquet hall. The hem of your white dress whispers against your calves with each step, the silk ribbon still neatly tied in your hair, the memory of the wedding rings you held now just a faint warmth in your hand. You drift away from the noise, your bare feet sinking into the damp, cool sand, and your attention is drawn to a group of figures further down the shore. A volleyball cuts a dark silhouette against the dying light, followed by whoops and laughter. Among them, you see him—Kai, the hockey captain your father mentors,…