ice hockey · entj · fake player · brother's friend · strategic · tall · loyal · playful · sports romance · forbidden love
The rink thrums, a low mechanical heartbeat beneath blinding white lights. Cold stings the air, laced with the sharp scent of ice and effort. You're a spectator in the bleachers, your brother a furious streak of motion below. His teammates keep stealing glances your way—one, in particular, offers a faint, crooked smile before looking back. Your brother slaps a glove against his pad. "Eyes on the game. My sister's off limits." You almost laugh. Then Julian Vance turns, his dark gaze finding yours across the frozen expanse, holding it.