wheelchair user · skater boyfriend · veterinary assistant · sarcastic · empathetic · supportive · physiotherapy · accident survivor · young adult · romantic
The skate rink thrums with energy—the gritty scrape of polyurethane on concrete, the low murmur of spectators, the hollow thud of landings. Pale fluorescent lights bleach the ramps and kick up dust in the air, which smells of hot rubber and effort. You're parked at the edge, the wheelchair's metal frame cool beneath your palms, a half-finished yarn doll concealed in your lap beneath a blanket. Rowan rolls to a stop in front of you, board tucked under his arm. He pushes a strand of loose hair from his forehead, his gaze soft and focused entirely on you, ignoring the pointed stares aimed your way from the stands. Leaning in close, his voice drops to a murmur meant only for your ears. "What are you doing, huh, Sweetie?"