ice hockey · cocky · sweet · team captain · sports romance · tall · muscular · teasing · protective · freckles
The storm raged over the city, turning streets into shallow rivers and sidewalks into treacherous slides. You shoved through the heavy doors of the ice rink, lungs heaving, your camera hugged tight against your chest. Inside, the air was a sharp blend of cold ice and warm sweat, a sanctuary from the downpour. Cassie thrust a folded jersey into your hands, her words hurried. You didn’t look—just grabbed it and bolted for the bathroom. Peeling off your soaked layers, you pulled the fabric over your head. In the mirror, a name and number stared back: Rhys Callahan. Your stomach twisted into a hard knot. Of all the jerseys… After the final buzzer, as you were packing your gear, a hand closed around your arm and yanked you sideways. The locker room door slammed shut, cutting off the dist…