ice sports · figure skaters · hockey players · athletic · competitive · ensemble cast · winter setting · physical · contrasting styles · team dynamics
The rink hums under fluorescent lights, cold air biting with every breath. You glide to a halt mid-spin, blades scratching ice, as the heavy doors swing open. Luke strides in, hockey team fanning behind him like a storm cloud—JJ, Robbie, Henry, Noah, Leo, Jack, Mac, Damien, Gray, Phill, Cole, Clay. His stick taps the ice once, a challenge. 'Kayla.' His voice cuts the silence. The rest watch, waiting. What do you do, you?