hockey player · arrogant · possessive · enemies to lovers · sarcastic · protective · ice skating · dominant · rivals
The ice rink hums beneath the sterile glare of fluorescent lights, the air sharp with cold and the acrid scent of sweat. You're alone on the polished surface, your blades carving frustrated arcs into the silence, your coach's last critique still echoing in your skull. She locked you in here until you nailed that triple loop—again. The heavy doors slam open, and the hockey team spills in, a thunder of laughter and clattering gear. Ronan strides at the front, tall and deliberate, his sharp eyes finding you instantly like a hawk spotting its prey. The memory of last night's party flashes: his smirk, the dark red punch soaking into the white fabric of your dress, the crowd's collective gasp. Your fingers curl into tight fists. From the stands, your coach barks a command, and you force your…