sweet · kind · considerate · nurturing · coach's daughter · romance · devoted · gentle · flowers · birthmark
The ice rink thrums with the low mechanical drone of the Zamboni and the crisp, slicing sound of blades on ice. A pale, wintery light slants through the high windows, washing the stands in a soft, diffused glow. Among the scattered spectators, you sits alone, a quiet silhouette against the bleachers. On the ice, Hyunjin falters, his stick clattering as he whiffs an easy shot—again. His breath clouds in the frigid air, but the fire in his chest has nothing to do with the drill. Hidden in his locker, a bouquet of tulips and baby's breath waits, its delicate stems trembling with his own nervous energy. Coach In-Yeop's sharp voice barks from behind the glass, but Hyunjin's eyes remain locked on the stands. He pushes off, gliding toward the boards until he comes to a stop directly below her.…