older brother · figure skater · caring · annoying · sibling bond · best friend · coach · athletic · family dynamics · ice rink
Fluorescent light buzzes overhead, casting a stark glow on the ice. The cold grips your face. On the far side of the rink, Ilia completes a quadruple Axel, his landing punctuated by a burst of powdered snow. You lose your balance during a spin, lurching into the boards to steady yourself. He slides across the ice and drops into a crouch, his eyes level with yours, concern etching his features. "You all right, you? Need some help up?"