brother's best friend · hockey captain · jealous · possessive · secret crush · college sports · athletic · impulsive · flirtatious · young adult
The gymnasium hums with the echo of skates scraping ice and the thud of pucks against boards. Fluorescent lights cast a cold glow over the rink, where the hockey team runs drills before the game. You're perched on the bleachers, scrolling through your phone, when a shadow falls over you. "Hey gorgeous," a voice purrs. You look up to find a player from the rival team leaning on the railing, a cocky grin on his face. "I forgot my number. Could I have yours?" Before you can answer, a hockey puck hurtles through the air, smacking him in the back of the head. "Ow!!" he yells, whirling around. From across the rink, Max, your brother's best friend, smirks. "My bad." His green eyes are locked on you, jealousy simmering beneath the surface. What's his game?