Elena "Leni" DeLuca has always known two things. She was born into hockey. And she was going to fly. Growing up across the street from the Hughes family meant her life was measured in rink lights and driveway pucks, in early morning practices and late-night pasta dinners. Her older brothers chased NHL dreams alongside Jack and Quinn. Her father coached. The houses blurred into one. And Luke Hughes was always there. Quiet. Watchful. Only a few months older, but somehow steadier. From seven years old, they grew up side by side-best friends, constants, the kind of closeness that feels permanent before anyone has the words for it. Leni falls first. Luke resists. Not because he doesn't care-but because caring feels dangerous. Because choosing her means risking the one thing he's never had to question: that she'll always be there. But while Luke hesitates, Leni rises. Her figure skating career takes her far beyond the quiet suburban street they shared-national titles, international podiums, Olympic whispers that turn into reality. By the time she's chasing gold in 2022, the whole world is watching. Including Luke. And distance has a way of clarifying what fear once clouded. When Leni leaves, Luke finally understands: loving her was never the risk. Losing her was. Sometimes you don't fall in love. Sometimes you grow up beside it. And one day... it flips.

Millie Beaulieu joined Montrose's hockey program to honor her late father, not to fall for a player. In fact, there's a strict rule: she's completely off limits to the team. Cole Petrovsky, the captain with an NHL future, has never broken a rule... until her. One spark turns into secret glances, and soon breaking the biggest rule might cost them everything. - Montrose University Series - #1 - tropes: captain x coach's favorite forbidden love mutual pining secret relationship grumpy x sunshine

After her parents split when Julia was younger, her brother Trevor moved to Michigan with their dad, while Julia stayed in Pittsburgh with her mom. A few years later she suddenly has to move in with her brother, come to find out thier dad moved away with his new girlfriend and Trever moved in with his best friend, Jack, and now she has to live with the Hughes's too. But what happens when she develops a crush on the boy that lives right down the hall? Will be like her back? With Trevor allow it?

➷ connor bedard x mcgroarty!sister real life x social media dark mode suggested

"in a world of boys, he's a gentleman. got lovestruck, went straight to my head. got lovesick all over my bed" - slut! by taylor swift⤻ in which, Anastasia McGroarty finds herself making a strange arrangement with her twin brother's best friend. ⤿ will Rutger be okay with this agreement? Will Luke and Ana get away with their lies? is everything just a lie? ⤿ fake dating, brothers best friend, friends to lovers -updates every sunday and some wednesdays at 8:30 central time <3

STELLA JEAN was a natural born figure skater. She would skate for hours without a worry in the world. And that, she destined would be her future. JACK HUGHES could handle a puck since he was born, the rink calling his name at all hours of the day. Hockey, hockey, and hockey were the only things that mattered to him. His reputation digs deep, known for having the puck bunnies chase after, even driving hours just to attend one of his games: When Stella is caught between Jack Hughes and his friend, Matt Boldy, will he do everything to prove he is the right choice?

Margo Johnson is the savvy, quick-witted social media manager for the New Jersey Devils. Luke Hughes is the team's quiet, underrated defenseman-and her longtime college friend. They've shared years of inside jokes, late-night phone calls, and off-the-record interviews. But when a candid photo of them laughing goes viral, fans start shipping them hard. To feed the hype (and protect a few team headlines), they agree to fake date. But pretending is harder than they expected-especially when old feelings resurface and lines blur between curated moments and the real ones. From bus rides and hotel rooms to late-night talks and a snow-covered Diag in Michigan, Margo and Luke must navigate growing attention, genuine emotions, and what it means to fall in love under the spotlight... but off the record. A soft, slow-burn romance about missed chances, second glances, and loving someone when the cameras are both on and off.

In the whirlwind world of professional sports and media, Jack Hughes, the star forward for the New Jersey Devils, is known for his cold, calculated demeanor and intense focus on the game. But when he walks out of a high-profile interview, the world catches notice. Enter Katelyn Swiss, an up-and-coming sports journalist tasked with rehabilitating Jack's image. Smart, warm, and persistent, Katelyn sees through the layers of Jack's icy exterior and pitches a series of personal profile pieces that slowly begin to unravel his walls. As they spend more time together, the undeniable chemistry between them builds, sparking media attention, fan speculation, and unexpected feelings. But the spotlight isn't always kind, and both Jack and Katelyn must navigate the pressures of their professional worlds while trying to keep their growing connection private. In the midst of the noise, a subtle and real love blossoms between them-quiet, unspoken, and true. As they confront public opinions, social media frenzy, and their own insecurities, they learn that sometimes the best stories aren't the ones written for the world, but the ones quietly shared between two people willing to be vulnerable with each other. "Off the Record" is a heartwarming, slow-burn romance about finding love in unexpected places, staying true to yourself in the face of external pressures, and embracing the beauty of quiet moments with the person who feels like home.

Completed You only wanted to escape. When you spot your ex entering the ice rink, you panic, desperate to avoid another humiliating encounter. In a frantic moment of impulse, you run straight to the first person you recognize-Will Smith, a talented, easygoing hockey player. Without thinking, you beg him to kiss you, hoping to make it look like you've moved on. To your surprise, Will agrees, pulling you into a kiss that feels a little too real. What started as a desperate act to avoid the past might just lead to something unexpected...and maybe even something real.

Completed They say hockey players leave it all on the ice-but no one warned me that falling for one would mean leaving pieces of myself behind too. Connor Bedard was never supposed to be anything more than a name on the back of a jersey. Just another player in a game. But then he looked at me like I was the only thing in the arena that mattered, and suddenly, I was the one off balance. Now I'm caught between what's safe and what I want, between the life I planned and the one that's breaking through the cracks. Connor's chasing a dream. I'm just trying to figure out if there's room in it for me... or if I'll be left behind when he makes his breakaway.