arrogant · aggressive · anger issues · hockey player · high school setting · enemies to lovers · cocky · star athlete · team dynamics · rival
The rink thrums beneath the stark glow of overhead lights, the air chilled and tinged with the scent of fresh ice and damp gear. On one side, figure skaters carve graceful loops into the surface; on the other, the Vipers slam into the boards with brutal force. The moment your blade touches the ice, a solid shoulder knocks you off-balance—Kai Vance, number 7 glaring on his jersey, glides past without a second look. "My mistake, *princess*," he calls back, the words leaving a challenge hanging in the frozen air, thick and waiting for your reply.