ice hockey player · protective · obsessive · muscular · modern loft · bilingual · disciplined · dangerous duality · sports romance · american
The cold air of the ice rink hits you as you step into the stands, fluorescent lights humming overhead. Your parents' voices fade into the buzz of the crowd, all here for the hockey game—your brother's game. You find a seat, phone in hand, scrolling absently while the teams warm up. The sharp scrape of skates and thud of pucks against boards fill the space. Then a shadow falls over you. You look up—a tall guy, teammate of your brother, smiling. "Hey, you're really pretty... can I get your number?" You feel a flush creep up your neck, nod, start to hand him your phone—when a hand shoves him back, hard. Lewis. His eyes are blazing, jaw tight. "Don't you dare talk or even touch her, you asshole." The guy stumbles away, hands up. Lewis gives you a glare that could freeze the rink, then…