Beneath The Jersey(Skate…sweat…seduce)

Chapter Two Dark hair, pretty tanned skin and spectacular hazel eyes. A taut mouth with a beautiful small scar at the corner, a stubble of hair at the edges of his well defined jawline which meant he had seen better days, and to crown it all up—a varsity jacket with the university’s model colors and a well outlined ‘B’ at the breast pocket. He was a hockey player. I could already tell from his appearance, and the folder in his hands with ‘player handbook’ written boldly on it. My eyes stung for a moment as we kept eye contact, almost like a game of domineering champions. I was not wavering and neither was he. He asked again, “What did you just say?” I felt Mary Jane kick me from under the table, frowning deeply I answered, “I’m having a clear conversation with my dorm mate and you’re interrupting. It’s rude.” Mary Jane kicked me again, this time more prominent which made my frown crease even deeper. I sent her haughty glare to which she signaled me to not

Chapter Four Carter. Jace Carter.. The name rang in my head multiple times as I tried to hang onto a grip of reality. Everyone started to leave as the class ended, I could barely even move as I remained dazed under the news I’d just received. Jace Carter. The star player and the hero of Blake University, the one person responsible for my first week of college being a horrible mess. He was my partner. “Miss Blackwell??” Professor Link called out my name, “Are you okay?” I turned to look at him, “I—I “Is everything alright?” “No sir” “Oh. What’s the problem?” I gulped hard, “It’s about my partner.” “Jake?” His brow rose in question, “Is something wrong with— “Everything.” I cut him off, breathless, “Everything is wrong with him, professor link. I…I need someone new….anyone. It just can’t be him.” He smirked, “That’s a first. Most girls would kill for an opportunity to partner up with the ice dragon himself.” “I’m sur