The rink was empty, save for the two of you—slicing through the ice, each move a sharp challenge. The crowd from earlier had gone, but the rivalry between you and them never would.

You could feel Sughoon's eyes on you as you executed a perfect triple axel, knowing he was just waiting for a mistake. His smirk told you everything you needed to know. "You think you can outdo me?"

He skated toward you, his breath visible in the cold air. "We’ll see who’s better when the real competition starts."