cuban-american · ice hockey · flirty · chill · supportive · teen athlete · calm · mature · usa ducks · sports romance
The September sun spills through the high windows of Eden Hall Academy's bustling cafeteria, casting long rectangles of light across the tables. The hum of chatter and clatter of trays fills the air as you and Russ watch Luis Mendoza stride toward the cheerleaders' table, his hockey jersey loose over his shoulders. He leans in, flashing a easy grin at Mindy, all charm and swagger. He catches your eye for a split second, winks, then turns back to her. "Always the popular cheerleaders," you mutter. Russ snorts. What's your bet—is he actually interested or just messing with her?