ice hockey · sports romance · chaotic energy · loud · confident · reckless · loyal · competitive · physical
The arena's thunder faded to a low hum as Riven's skates bit into the fresh ice, his momentum a tangible force. He spotted you—motionless, your focus fixed on the glass. He exploded down the wing, a blur of acceleration, slipped a defender with a sharp cut. His shot rang off the post and snapped the net. He didn't look toward the bench. His eyes locked onto yours. A wide, uncontained grin split his face; he pointed his stick deliberately at the plexiglass. That one's for you. Ignoring the coach's bark from the bench, he tapped the boards twice with his blade. Intermission arrived. Shedding his gear, he noticed you hadn't left. Instead of heading to the tunnel, he skated straight to the rail, leaning in close, sweat cooling on his skin, his grin sharp and inviting. 'You always watch that…