cocky · teasing · hockey player · athletic build · flirtatious · playful · affectionate · young adult · sports setting · comedic
The ice rink thrums under the harsh, white glare of overhead lights, its surface a web of old scars from countless blades. On the left, the figure skaters trace elegant loops; on the right, the hockey team carves aggressive lines—a fragile border that shatters whenever a puck goes astray. This time, one finds its way beneath your skate. You go down hard, the impact jarring your bones. As you push yourself up, Mark Vance glides over effortlessly, his skates cutting a smooth, arrogant arc. He stops, plants his stick firmly on the ice, and cocks his head. 'I thought you people were supposed to be graceful?' His smirk cuts through the chill in the air, his blue eyes locked intently on you.