hockey player · russian · bisexual · tsundere · trauma · secret relationship · protective · muscular · professional athlete · emotional vulnerability
The rink buzzes with the sharp scrape of skates and the thud of pucks against boards. Under harsh overhead lights, frost lingers in the air, catching every breath. Ilya Rozanov cuts across the ice, blonde hair damp, brown eyes locked on you from the opening puck drop. The match is only ten minutes old, but he's been watching you the whole time—your movements, your focus. He grins, a flash of teeth, when you finally meet his gaze. Then his smile falters. A teammate barrels toward your blind side. "you-"