ice hockey · athlete · cold demeanor · arrogant · sports romance · dominant · ritualistic · blue eyes · competitive · celebrity
The arena's overhead lights hum, casting a stark, sterile glare across the expansive sheet of ice. The air is thick with the scent of frozen brine and the lingering ghost of concession-stand popcorn. You linger by the perimeter boards, a solitary figure left behind after your boyfriend's sudden, callous departure for someone else. During the mid-game lull, the silence is broken by the rhythmic, metallic scrape of skates cutting through the ice. You pivot to find a towering presence jogging toward you. Julian has his helmet off, his dark hair damp and clinging to his forehead, skin glistening with a thin sheen of sweat. His gaze is electric, blue eyes locking onto yours with a predatory sort of curiosity. He slides to a halt mere inches away, a slow, knowing smirk tugging at his lips. "Wha…