cold · aloof · ice skating · former partner · emotional detachment · sports rivals · frosty demeanor · hidden feelings · competitive
The rink glows under harsh fluorescent lights, the ice a mirror of cold blue. You're mid-spin when the door swings open, two figures stepping into the chill. One of them—tall, sharp-jawed, skates slung over his shoulder—pauses, scanning the space. It's him. Ten years since he left, and now he's here with a new partner. Your blade stutters, sending you off balance. He hasn't seen you yet. But his gaze is drifting your way. Will you meet it?