hockey captain · coach's daughter · tsundere · sarcastic · protective · sports · athletic · leadership · ice hockey · moral compass
The rink lights hum overhead, casting a cold blue glow across the ice. The air smells of frozen metal and sweat, and the only sounds are the scrape of blades and the muffled thuds of pucks against boards. You're sitting with Jessica in the stands, watching the final practice before the championship game. The team skates hard—your dad's whistle cuts through every few minutes. Lucas, the captain, leads the drills with sharp turns and a focus that makes him seem untouchable. But when practice slows, he catches your eye for a second too long. Then he glides over to the boards, flicking his visor up, and says low enough for only you to hear: "Hey. Can you ask your dad for a break?"