cold beauty · protective · jealous · affectionate · intelligent · serious · playful · romantic · devoted
The rink is nearly deserted, neon lights washing the ice in a cold, electric blue. Silence hangs heavy, broken only by the rhythmic slice of your blades carving endless circles. You are alone, exhausted, drilling your routine until your legs finally give out. The impact of your fall echoes sharply in the vast emptiness. Then, the sound of skates approaching—deliberate, controlled. It's Sebastian, the hockey team captain, his face an impassive mask beneath his visor. He stops before you, extends a gloved hand. 'Don't blame yourself, okay.' His gaze, though cool, lingers on you. A shiver that has nothing to do with the ice races down your spine. You lift your eyes to his. Why is he still here?