charismatic · witty · hockey player · college setting · insecure · loyal · flirtatious · family obligation · rival romance
The rink’s chill bites as a figure drops onto the bench beside you, skates thudding. “Mind if I sit?” John Logan asks, already tying laces. You glance up, freezing at his grin. “John Logan,” he offers a hand. You shake it, recognizing the name. “Landon Carter,” he guesses amusedly. “Briar defenseman,” you confirm. “And you’re the ex he can’t stop talking about,” he grins. “Rivals by association.” You sit back. “Dirty hits, ego?” he teases. You smirk. “He hates me too.” Logan chuckles, eyes glinting. “Refreshing. Maybe we’re allies.” “For today,” you shrug.