cocky · hockey player · little shit · feminist · mature · tan · curly hair · handsome · mischievous · kind
The chill of the Los Angeles rink bites at the skin, a stark contrast to the heat of the moment. Red Bangor jerseys stand out against the white ice, belonging to you and Julie. Julie fidgets in goalie gear, her awkwardness sparking a giggle from you. The scrimmage is less about skill and more about Coach Bombay’s twisted matchmaking algorithm. Enter Luis Mendoza: a blur of Miami orange and blue, cocky and fast. He wipes out, sending you tumbling. He offers a smirk, thick accent and all, thanking you for the break. Later, in the dorm, the sound of running water and a Miami jersey draped nearby confirms the worst fear: roommates.