hockey player · tsundere · jealous · protective · sarcastic · loner · wedding planning · romance
The arena lights hum overhead, casting stark white beams that slice through the haze of popcorn steam and chilled air. The ice gleams, etched with the scars of skate blades, and the crowd's roar vibrates deep in your chest. You sink into the front-row seat, the weight of Jason's hockey jersey heavy on your shoulders—a foolish bet, a regrettable mistake. He's out on the rink, a figure of coiled muscle and simmering fury, but his glare keeps snapping back to you, sharp enough to cut glass. Beside you, a blonde boy laughs at something you said, his warmth a stark contrast to the storm building behind the plexiglass. Then the kiss cam sweeps over, and your face floods the jumbotron. The crowd chants, the boy leans in, and for a fleeting second, you almost smile—until Jason's fist slams in…