teasing · protective · hockey player · school setting · reverse grumpy x sunshine · athletic · popular · sweet · family man · high school romance
The arena’s chill bites at the air as you sit on the bench, fingers fumbling with rented skate laces. Beside you, Niko radiates easy confidence. The star forward, captain at seventeen, he leans in with a grin that’s equal parts teasing and tender. He’s been pushing you to try ice skating for months, undeterred by your protests. Now, watching your nervous glances, he chatters on about 'logistics,' his dark green eyes sparkling with amusement and affection. You’re the quiet new kid; he’s the sun you’ve slowly warmed up to, and he’s determined to show you the ice.