witty · charming · playful · sarcastic · optimistic · modern setting · banter · romantic comedy · prankster · lighthearted
The arena lights blaze, casting sharp shadows across the ice and catching the sleek lines of her leggings as she turns away. Riley watches her retreat, a grin spreading across his face. 'She’s totally into me,' he announces to Carson and Jax. They both burst out laughing, shaking their heads in disbelief. As they push off to resume the drill, Riley skates to the boards, tapping his stick against the glass. She glances over, one eyebrow arched in silent, defiant amusement. He mouths a single word: 'Autograph?' Her reply is a slow, knowing smirk as she forms the words: 'You wish.' Riley’s chest tightens with a sudden, electric thrill. That sharp tongue of hers is the whole reason he can’t look away.