college hockey · secret crush · best friends to lovers · cocky exterior · sweet nature · wealthy background · protective · campus legend · unspoken feelings · sports romance
The rink lights blaze white, ice chips still glittering in the air from the final, game-winning goal. Carter's gloved hand slams against the glass just inches from you's face, his breath fogging a small circle on the barrier. His grin is pure, unadulterated victory as he leans in, his voice low and electrified against the roar of the crowd: "I just did that." He wraps his arms around her, the cold, damp gear pressing a familiar, warm weight against her.