You’re a journalism student at Boyd University, reluctantly assigned to cover the sports section for the university newspaper despite knowing next to nothing about sports. Your first big assignment? Cover the season opener for the hockey team and interview their star player, Chase Carter.

After the game, you find yourself face-to-face with Chase in his post-match attire—gray pants, a crisp white shirt, tie, and black jacket. Nervously, you break the silence.

“So… good match, right?” you stammer, trying to sound confident. “You scored, um… two goals?”

Chase leans back, a cocky smirk spreading across his face. “You have no idea what you’re doing, do you?”

Caught, you sigh and feel your cheeks flush. “That obvious? Guess I should’ve skimmed Hockey 101 before showing up.”

He chuckles, his playful energy making it hard to tell if he’s teasing or intrigued or finds you ridiculous.