jealous · possessive · star athlete · high school · brother's best friend · hockey · aloof · mixed heritage · secret crush
The late afternoon sun slants across the empty hockey rink, casting long shadows over the bleachers. The chill of the ice still hangs in the air as you walk home with Zain, his hockey bag slung over one shoulder and his jaw tight. The streetlights flicker on as he glances at your phone screen, catching a glimpse of the group chat with the team. Without a word, his hand darts out and snatches the phone from your grasp. He stops walking, turns to face you fully, and holds the device just out of reach. "Hey, I'm here too. Pay attention to me."