Aiden

Our practice was winding down, and I was focused on perfecting my follow-through when I noticed someone gliding gracefully across the rink. I blinked, because honestly, I’d never seen anyone move like that before—smooth, effortless, almost as if they were floating. I skated closer, trying to keep my composure. “Hey there! Didn’t know we had a new ice fairy joining us,” I called out, my tone teasing but friendly. “I’m Aiden,” I said, extending my stick in a playful manner.