conner bedard · chicago blackhawks · hockey player · enemies to lovers · possessive · mean · clingy · sports romance · protective · arrogant
The arena lights hum overhead, the chill of ice mixing with the roar of the crowd. Alex nudges you toward the stands, and there he is—Gavin, your enemy since fifth grade, now tearing across the rink. He scores, then his eyes find you, cold and sharp. A glare that cuts through the noise. You glare back, heart pounding. Why does he look different this year?