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The Mask Slips
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2026-07-07 13:42:08
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Kissing the Hockey Captain The Charity Mixer
Ava’s POVThe silk of my emerald green dress felt like ice against my skin, but my face was burning hot.The high school gymnasium was completely transformed into a fancy ballroom for the Winter Classic Charity Mixer. Soft jazz music played through the speakers, and fairy lights hung from the ceiling. I stood by the punch bowl, my hand wrapped tightly around Ethan’s arm. He looked handsome in his dark suit, but I could barely focus on what he was saying.Every time I moved my head, I felt her eyes on me.Iris was standing across the room, wearing a tight crimson dress that screamed for attention. Her arm was locked with Ryan’s. Every few minutes, she would look over at me, her eyes narrowing into a sharp sneer before she turned back to laugh at something a hockey scout said. But Ryan wasn't looking at her. His dark eyes kept drifting across the crowded floor, finding mine through the sea of fancy suits and dresses.It was a
Kissing the Hockey Captain Perfect
Ava’s POV"Ava... what the hell did she say to you in the bathroom?"Ryan’s voice cut through the quiet room, his thumb pressing lightly against my jaw. I wanted to lie to him. I wanted to protect my mom's wedding from any more drama, but looking into his dark, worried eyes, the truth just slipped out."She threatened to ruin the wedding, Ryan," I whispered, my voice shaking. "She said if your hockey deals get ruined because of these pictures and Daniel's rumours, she'll make sure my mom’s life becomes a living hell."Ryan's body went stiff. The muscle in his jaw clenched hard, he slowly let go of my jaw, taking a step back as if he couldn't bear the weight of what he heard."I'm sorry, Ava," he said, his voice dropping into a murmur. "I never wanted my mess to touch your family. I'm sorry I let her get close enough to threaten you.""It's not your fault," I said quickly, reaching out to touch his arm before I could stop myself.
Kissing the Hockey Captain The Mask Slips
Ava’s POVThe bathroom door slammed shut, and the sound felt like a slap to my face.I had always secretly hated Iris. I hated her because she was pretty, because she was popular, and most of all, because she was the girl who got to touch Ryan whenever she wanted. I had spent months looking for a flaw in her just to feel better about my own burning jealousy. But Iris had always been perfectly sweet to me.Until now.Looking at the ugly, furious look on her face, I realized the nice girl was a complete lie. This shaking, angry girl threatening to ruin my family was the real Iris."Did you hear me?" Iris hissed, stepping so close I could only smell her heavy vanilla perfume. It was suffocating. "I will ruin that wedding, Ava. I will make sure your mother knows exactly what kind of mess you're bringing into her new life."I swallowed the huge lump in my throat. "You don't know anything, Iris. Daniel is making all of this up bec
Kissing the Hockey Captain Rumor Mill
Ava’s POVThe text message was already everywhere by the time I walked through the school doors on Tuesday morning.I didn't know it yet, not until I noticed the whispers. Groups of students stood by the lockers, staring at their screens and then looking up at me as I passed. It was a horrible, sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach.I pulled out my own phone, my fingers shaking as I opened the group chat Lily had added me to weeks ago. My heart completely stopped. There it was. The picture of me and Ethan kissing in the library, alongside another photo of Ryan’s black truck parked outside Ethan’s house in the rain from Friday night.The caption circulating the entire senior class was brutal: “Looks like the new step-siblings are sharing more than just a house. Is Captain Carter losing his mind over his sister's boyfriend, or is he just jealous?”"Ava!"I turned around to see Lily sprinting down the hallway toward me. Her face was pale, her dark eyes filled with panic. She grabbed m
Kissing the Hockey Captain The Academic Bailout
Ava’s POV"If you fail this midterm, Carter, you're benched for the Winter Classic. No scouts, no captaincy, no exceptions."Coach's words had been echoing through the school hallways all morning, and by third period, the news had spread like wildfire. Ryan was drowning in Advanced Placement European History. The guy could read an opposing team's defense in a split second, but give him the French Revolution, and he completely checked out.I was sitting at our kitchen island, typing an essay on my laptop, when the front door of the mansion slammed shut.Ryan walked into the kitchen, throwing his heavy gym bag onto the floor. He didn't look angry like last week. He just looked completely stressed out. He dragged a hand through his messy dark hair, letting out a heavy sigh as he walked over to the fridge and pulled out a bottle of water.I kept my eyes on my screen, typing away. "I heard you're one F away from watching the biggest game of the year from the bleachers."Ryan took a long si
Kissing the Hockey Captain The Binder
Ava’s POVEthan’s jaw tightened. He cast one more brief glance at me before stepping toward the foyer. "Stay here, Ava. I'll handle this.""Ethan, wait—" I started, my voice tight with panic, but he was already turning the brass deadbolt.I stood frozen in the middle of the living room, my hands clenched into tight fists against my thighs. My brain was firing in a thousand different directions. Ryan was completely reckless. He was going to start a fight. He was going to try to drag me out of here by my hair, and Ethan was going to get hurt trying to protect me.Ethan threw the front door wide open.The cold, wet wind rushed into the house, bringing the sharp scent of the storm with it. Standing on the porch, drenched in rain with water dripping from the brim of his dark baseball cap, was Ryan. He looked massive in the entryway, his shoulders taking up the entire frame.Ethan stepped forward, blocking the threshold with his body. "What the hell are you doing here, Carter? You're track
Kissing the Hockey Captain Yeah, I'm jealous
Ava’s POV"Ughh, yes Ryan...go harder like you always do." Her moans filled the media room, making me wet on the spot.I should have walked away the second I realized what I was looking at.Instead, I stood there.The media room glowed softly from the dim lights overhead, shadows of Ryan and the ne
Kissing the Hockey Captain A Bet
Ava’s POV"You look beautiful, honey," my mother said, her voice tight with a nervous kind of excitement I hadn't seen in years. "Victor is so excited to finally have us all together. His son is joining us, too. I’ve heard he’s... well, he’s a bit intense, but I’m sure you’ll get along.""I'm s
Kissing the Hockey Captain King of the Ice
Ava’s POV"Are you two... actually together?"The question came from a girl in the hallway who had her phone angled perfectly to catch the answer. The crowd had slowed waiting for the punchline.I opened my mouth to say something, anything to lower the heat, but a heavy arm went over my shoulde
Kissing the Hockey Captain His Girlfriend
Ava’s POVThe weekend went by in a blur of avoided phone calls. I knew I should have stayed home.I woke up to the sound of a dozen notifications on my nightstand. I reached for the phone, squinting at the harsh light of the lock screen. The school confessions post from the party was still at the
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