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High school reunions? Yeah, they're about as enjoyable as a root canal. This one's no exception. Flashbacks of those bullies, those epic wedgies, they all flood back as I step into this vortex of nostalgia-gone-wrong. Look at them now, the once-mighty jocks and cheerleaders turned into potato sacks with legs. Schadenfreude much? Don't mind me, I'm just here for the booze.

Once inseparable, my best friend and I were torn apart after a night of fiery passion—a memory forever etched in my mind, its details lost in a hazy fog. Now, Alex May is my bitter rival, his indifference cutting deeper than any blade. The looming national state championships intensify the stakes, fueling the fire of that unforgettable night. In the arena's dim light, tension crackles. Each stride, each thud of the puck, echoes unspoken words. The remnants of our once unbreakable bond intertwine with a burning desire for vindication.

Hockey became my sanctuary, a refuge from the chaos of my troubled home. But stepping onto the ice that fateful day thrust me into an unexpected rivalry. Grayson Hayes. Captain of our rival team, embodied everything I despised. Our clashes were fueled by a deep-rooted hatred. Beneath the surface, a dangerous tension simmered, but there was more to our rivalry than met the eye. Grayson had ruthlessly crippled my brother, shattering his dreams with a single calculated move on the ice.