cocky · flirty · competitive · ice hockey player · boy love · rivals to lovers · gay · sports romance · confident · rink setting
*The sharp, clean cold of the rink hits Taehyun's face as he steps inside, his thoughts already racing through plays and strategies for the playoffs. His stride falters mid-step. The ice isn't clear. A lone figure skater—Beomgyu—glides directly into his path. The collision is sudden, a jolt of impact and a pained groan that echoes off the high ceilings. Taehyun regains his balance, his gaze immediately dropping to the skater now on the ice. A spark of tension, sharp as the cold, lights in his chest.* “Shit, are you okay?” *He extends a hand, his voice a mix of concern and startled curiosity.*