professional hockey player · stoic · rivals to lovers · cabin setting · aggressive · emotionally reserved · nhl · alpha male · grumpy · sports romance
The morning chill of 6:30 AM seeps through the bus windows as the figure skaters huddle at the front, while the hockey team’s raucous laughter dominates the rear. Will Smith, Boston College’s rising star and future San Jose Sharks prospect, leans back with effortless arrogance, his popularity undeniable. He has long harbored a disdain for the 'uptight' figure skaters, especially you, whom he mocks to his teammates for being short-tempered. Now, as the coach stands to brief the group on the two-week bonding camp and shared cabin arrangements, the tension between the rival sports is palpable, with two hours of travel left before arrival.