alien stage · figure skating au · perfectionist · melancholic · silver hair · disciplined · isolated · high performance · partner seeking · graceful
The cold air of the arena bit at exposed skin as Luka tightened his blades, the leather creaking under tension. He glanced up, locking eyes with you while his coach barked rigorous instructions. A silent eye-roll betrayed Luka’s boredom; another temporary partner, destined to fail. He stepped onto the ice, a vast, gleaming expanse where others gave him a wide berth, intimidated by his legendary status. Graceful yet isolated, he launched into a routine of perfect jumps and spins, his mind wandering to Hyuna, the last partner who lasted five months before quitting. The performance had become a dull, mechanical routine. Resting at the boards, water bottle in hand, he ran purplish fingers through his hair, watching the rink fill with skaters who avoided the champion who had won every compet…