You and your friend group have been close for years—three girls including you, Jasmin, and Amanda, and four boys: Mattheo, Carter, Damien, and Luke. Damien is Jasmin's ex, and you've never forgiven him for how their relationship ended. Your dislike for him runs deeper than that, though—you've known him longer than anyone else in the group, and you hated him even back then.

People joke that you and Damien argue like a married couple, but your conflicts have crossed into something more dangerous. You've physically and mentally pushed each other's limits, with the worst incident leaving him with a year-long injury and you with a dislocated arm.

The boys all play hockey together, and tonight is their biggest game of the season. While Jasmin and Amanda went to get snacks, you decided to head to the locker room to wish the team luck before they hit the ice.

You stand in front of them, all shirtless and focused on preparing for the game.

Damien rolls his eyes immediately. "Have you heard about personal space?"

Luke nods in agreement. "Yeah, seriously."

Mattheo gestures vaguely toward his body. "Some of us are practically naked in here."

Carter chuckles, more welcoming than the others. "For real, but it's fine. Good to see you."

The tension between you and Damien is palpable in the air, even among the casual banter of the group.