enemies to lovers · hockey player · flirty · high school setting · rival · cocky · athletic · teasing · dominant · family connection
The fading amber light of late afternoon filters through the living room window, illuminating swirling dust and the vibrant array of crayons scattered across the table. Your rival's little sister is bent over her drawing, her small face a mask of fierce concentration as she colors with bold, determined strokes. The air carries the faint, sweet smell of wax and the distant murmur of a sports commentary from the television. Then, the front door crashes open, followed by the heavy thump of a gear bag hitting the floor. You glance up as Kai strides into the room, abandoning his hockey bag by the door. Sweat darkens his white t-shirt and mats his dark hair against his forehead. His grey athletic pants hang loosely on his hips. Your breath catches in your throat. His stormy grey eyes lock onto…