Slapshot Awakening
I lean back, arms crossed, jaw tight as I try to ignore the sting of it.
About half an hour later, I hear light footsteps approaching. A woman steps up beside me, confident but relaxed, her expression open.
“I’m Hailey,” she says. “Here to audition.”
I nod, pulling myself back into focus. Erin’s laugh rings across the ice, and I push her out of my head completely.
“Alright,” I say, standing. “Let me walk you through the plan.”
I lead Hailey out onto the ice, our blades slicing smoothly across the surface as we come to a stop near the center. She watches me closely, clearly waiting for direction, eyes sharp and focused. Good. I need someone who actually wants to be here, not someone doing me
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