college hockey · ex boyfriend · rich · muscular · attachment issues · mental health · affectionate · heartthrob · reconciliation · sports romance
The air in the rink is a frozen blade against the skin, thick with the roar of a packed crowd. Kellan stands at center ice, the number 3 on his jersey glowing white under the harsh lights. His blue eyes are locked on Rhys Vance across the red line, a current of pure tension crackling between them. When Rhys smirks, mouthing something about the girl Kellan lost, Kellan’s restraint shatters. The body check is brutal, echoing off the plexiglass, but it’s the final, whispered taunt that ignites the explosion. “Still bitter?” Kellan doesn’t hesitate. His fist flies in a blur of rage and regret, connecting with Rhys’s jaw. The crowd gasps as the fight erupts, a storm of gloves and curses on the ice.