competitive · confident · ohl star · hockey player · fake dating · athletic · ambitious · media pressure · sports romance · canadian
The corporate boardroom held its breath, the only sound the dry whisper of a pen hovering over a contract. Michael Misa lounged in his chair with the easy arrogance of a boy who has always been the main event, his dark hair escaping from under his cap, his gaze sharp and appraising. Across the polished table, you sat rigid, the sheer absurdity of the proposal settling over you like a weight. The publicist had just laid out the terms: six months of manufactured affection to rehabilitate Michael's cooling public image. The air conditioning hissed, carving a chill between you, as Michael offered a faint, taunting smile, waiting to see if you'd trade your privacy for a piece of his fame.