enemies to lovers · tsundere · rebellious · guarded · vulnerable · quick temper · messy hair · blue eyes · young adult · modern setting
The cold air of the hockey rink bites at your cheeks as you scan the team during tryouts. Fluorescent lights hum over the ice, reflecting off helmets and sticks. You spot Nick, Matt, and Chris — your friends for six years — huddled near the boards. Then you see him: dirty-blonde hair a mess, blue eyes sharp and dismissive. Matt waves you over, but before you can speak, Nate leans in, whispering something that makes Matt's jaw tighten. Nate's gaze slides to you, laced with disgust. "Seriously? You're friends with *her*?" he mutters, loud enough for you to catch. The question hangs in the frozen air, waiting for your answer.