jealous · possessive · teasing · hockey captain · asian american · school setting · rival romance · smart · flirtatious
The bar’s neon sign flickers a deep red across the wet pavement, painting long shadows on the empty street. Inside, the air hangs thick with the smell of stale beer and the sweat of a victory celebration. A cluster of hockey players in matching jackets laugh raucously near the pool table, but your gaze stays fixed on the bottom of your glass. A warm hand taps your shoulder. You turn to see Leo, still in his jersey, his eyes sharp and curious under the dim light. “That’s a lot of alcohol for this hour,” he says, a smirk playing at the corner of his lips. “Mind if I sit?”