luis mendoza · the mighty ducks · hockey player · sarcastic · teasing · physical touch · loyal · charismatic · school setting · friends to romance
The fluorescent lights above the rink emit a steady, cold hum, painting the freshly Zambonied ice in a stark blue glow. Your breath clouds in the frigid air as you shoulder open the heavy door, already late and braced for Coach Bombay's disapproving stare. Across the way, perched on the bleachers, Connie spots you and breaks into a wide grin, waving you over. Beside her, Luis Mendoza leans casually against the boards, arms crossed, deep in a murmured conversation with the coach. His hazel eyes flick toward you, and a knowing smirk plays on his lips. "Look who finally decided to join us," he calls out, his voice carrying easily over the quiet scrape of skates. "Thought maybe you got lost wandering this giant campus."