Out By Ce Ricci — Iced

Then came Oakley—brash, loud, and way too talented for Quinton’s peace of mind.

The silence that followed was heavy, vibrating with everything they hadn't said. It wasn't hatred that made Quinton’s heart hammer against his ribs—it was the terrifying realization that he didn’t want to let go. Iced Out by CE Ricci

But the tension between them wasn't just about the scoreboard. It was a physical pull, a magnetic charge that sparked every time they breathed the same frozen air. Then came Oakley—brash, loud, and way too talented

They were supposed to be rivals. They were supposed to keep their heads in the game. But as the winter deepened, the "iced out" walls they’d built around their hearts began to crack, leaving them both wondering if they were playing for the win or for each other. But the tension between them wasn't just about