All Chapters of ICE BETWEEN US: BREAK ME: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

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Chapter 61. Trust issues

Students rushed toward the bus, waving school banners and chanting the team's name. "Champions!" "Hillary Champions!" "You guys were amazing!" Leon walked towards the bus with a smile, accepting congratulatory handshakes and high-fives. Yet his eyes weren't searching the crowd. They were searching the bus.Where's Noa? He kept mingling with the team pretending to be part of the celebration while secretly waiting for Noa to step out. One player after another climbed down. Then the bus slowly emptied.Noa was not really there. A group of excited students pushed forward. "Where's the captain?" one of them asked. "I heard he was incredible today!" "Yeah Cap and Leon were on fire," Derek replied proudly. "Best game he's played all season." "So where is he?" "He got off before we reached campus," another teammate answered. Leon stiffened. He got off? Why did he got off? He wondered. Before anyone else could answer, Jerry grinned mischievously."Person

Chapter 62. Sabastian kiss

Music pulsed through Summer Club, shaking the walls with every heavy beat. Colored lights swept across the crowded dance floor. Laughter, conversations, jamming of can drinks and cocktail cups blended into one endless celebration. Leon sat at a quiet table near the edge of the room, lazily swirling the last sip of his drink. He wasn't drunk exactly, but the few cups Sabastian had talked him into drinking had left his body pleasantly warm. Even his mind was far less guarded than usual. "You've been staring into that cup for five minutes." Leon looked up. Sabastian dropped into the seat opposite him with two fresh drinks. "I said one hour," Leon reminded him. Sabastian glanced at his watch and smiled sheepishly. "We still have... twenty-three minutes." Leon sighed. "You actually checked." "I promised." That answer made Leon smile despite himself. "There it is again," Sabastian said, pointing at him. "That smile." "What about it?" "You should do it mor

Chapter 63. Regret and craving

“I'm sorry but I need to go home.” Leon said suddenly and started walking out of the club. Neither Leon nor Sebastian spoke as they left Summer Club. The silence between them was heavier than the music they had left behind. Sebastian opened the passenger door of his car. "Let me take you home." Leon shook his head. "I'll get a taxi." "No." The answer came gently but firmly. "It's late." "Sab..." "I just want to be sure you get home safely, please." Leon looked at him for a long moment before finally giving in."Okay." The drive back was painfully quiet.Several times, Sebastian opened his mouth to say something, only to think better of it. Leon spent the entire journey staring out of the window, watching the city lights blur into streaks of gold. The kiss replayed endlessly in his mind. When they reached Leon’s place, Sabastian parked the car but didn't switch off the engine. "I'm sorry if it makes you feel bad," he said quietly. Leon closed his e

Chapter 64. Avoiding Sabastian

After what felt like an eternity of tossing and turning, exhaustion finally claimed Leon. By the time the morning sun filtered through his curtains, the storm inside him had calmed. Not disappeared, but just quieted down. Standing before the mirror in his brown shirt and black pants, he took a deep breath. "No more confusion." He adjusted his shirt one more time. "I love Noa."The words grounded him. "What happened last night with Sab was a mistake." He met his own reflection. "So from today onward... I'll keep my distance from Sabastian." It sounded simple enough, until he arrived at Hillary Campus. Leon had barely rode in through the school gates with Jenny behind him on his bike when he heard the familiar cheerful voice of Sabatian. "Hey Leon!" His body stiffened instantly. He didn't turn around. Instead, he pretended not to hear and continued parking. Once through, Jenny asked unexpectedly. “Leon, are you gay?” Leon paused without saying a word. J

Chapter 65. Unexpected query

The walk to the locker room was painfully silent. Usually, Noa would throw a joke at Derek or exchange tactics with the team before practice. However, not today. Leon watched him walk ahead of everyone. His hockey bag was slung over one shoulder, and his expression seemed to be carved from stone. Leon followed several paces behind. His chest tightened every time he looked at Noa's back. “He's really angry.” he muttered inaudibly. Inside the locker room, the usual chatter filled the air. "Today's drills are going to kill us." "The coach looked happy after yesterday's win." "I hope we're scrimmaging today." Noa ignored every conversation. He yanked open his locker harder than necessary. The metallic bang echoed through the room. Several teammates glanced in his direction. "You okay, Cap?" Derek asked. "I'm fine." The answer was short, cold, and final. Leon wanted to walk over. He wanted to explain everything before the misunderstanding grew any worse

Chapter 66.Wounded trust

His heart thudded violently. The tiny hesitation was barely a second, but it was all Noa needed. A painful smile spread across his face. “Damn it,” he cursed, and looked away. “Did you kiss him back?” He asked with a cracked voice as tears threatened to spill. Leon didn't respond. That silence gave him the answer he needed. His fingers clenched. "You did." He turned gazing at him. “You fucking kissed him back.” "Noa, listen to me." "What the hell made you kiss him back?" "It wasn't intentional!" "But you did." Leon clenched his fists. "It only lasted a second." "A second is still a kiss." "Noa..." "No." His voice finally cracked. "Don't." Leon could feel the pain in his voice and it hurt him more. He reached for him. "Noa, please." Noa immediately stepped back."Don't touch me." The words struck Leon harder than any slap. "You know what hurts the most?" Noa asked quietly. "I trusted you." "Please, I never betrayed you." "Really?" Noa

Chapter 67. Another mistake

Leon hesitated. Something about accepting the ride didn't feel right, but the rain wasn't slowing. His bike was dead, and there was no way he could get a mechanic out there in the rain. Sabastian had already stepped out of the car. He went over to Leon, drew him out into the rain and Leon bumped into him. It was unexpected. Sabastian smiled and led him towards his car. Opening the door for him. “Come on Leon,“ he put his hands on his back as he settled in. Sabastian walked around quickly and settled in too. "I'll owe you one," Leon said quietly. "You don't owe me anything."Sabastian smiled warmly. "I like taking care of you." Those words were loud and it reached Noa to where he was standing with painful clarity. His fingers curled into fists. He wanted to walk over. He wanted to tell Leon not to go. He wanted to ask why Sabastian always seemed to appear at exactly the right moment. Instead, he couldn't due to team rule. He watched when Leon climbed into the

Chapter 68. Hard decision

The next morning, Leon walked across campus with his backpack slung over one shoulder, trying to focus on the lecture waiting for him. Something felt... off. People were looking at him. Not the usual curious glances. These were longer and knowing. Some students whispered behind raised hands. Others openly smiled when he walked past. A few even giggled. Leon's steps slowed. What's going on...? He wondered. As he approached the lecture hall, Jenny suddenly appeared beside him. She bumped his shoulder playfully. "So..." she whispered, unable to hide her grin. "Sab was the lucky guy, huh?" Leon stopped so abruptly another student nearly walked into him. "What?" Jenny raised an eyebrow. "Oh, don't play innocent." "What the heck are you talking about?" She laughed playfully. "Come on, Leon. It's everywhere." She gave him a teasing wink. Leon felt his heartbeat stumble."Jenny." His voice came out strained."What is everywhere?" Jenny blinked. Her smil

Chapter 69. Dangerous reaction

Their part didn’t cross until time for their practice. Noa arrived exactly on time. He changed in silence. When Leon entered the locker room, their eyes briefly met. Normally, Noa would have looked away with anger and jealousy. But today...He simply nodded. “Hey rookie.” No teasing, no awkwardness, and no lingering gaze. Leon frowned. "Hey, can I…" Leon started but Noa had already walked away. During drills, Noa played flawlessly.Every pass was precise. Every defensive move was perfect. He communicated only when necessary. "Left." "Behind." "Switch." Nothing more. Whenever Coach Finn paused practice, Noa walked to the opposite side of the rink instead of standing beside Leon like he usually did. Leon noticed. Again, and again something was very wrong. He wasn't angry and Leon don't like that. He suppose to be angry. What's the matter with him or didn't he see the gossip? Practice ended. Leon hurried after him. "Noa."Noa stopped but didn't t

Chapter 70. Festival day

Ben knew the hockey team's regulations in Hillary Campus were crystal clear. Players were forbidden from engaging in romantic relationships with teammates. Any violation could result in disciplinary action, or even removal from the team. Ben slipped his hands into his pockets, already imagining the chaos such a revelation would create. "You turned down my feelings Noa." His smirk deepened. "So you'd better not be falling for Leon." He glanced once more toward the hallway where Noa had disappeared. "Because if you are, you'll be out of this hockey team before you even realize what's happening." A satisfied chuckle escaped his lips as a dangerous plan slowly began to take shape in his mind. Later that day, Ben leaned against the corridor wall, watching Noa disappear down the staircase with his hockey bag slung over one shoulder. A sly grin spread across his face. "In two days..." He glanced at the colorful banners students were hanging across campus. "The school fes

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