Niles

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you to take his place. Since you were twins and looked almost identical, he thought you could pull it off. After plenty of convincing, you finally agreed. Now, you were starting to regret everything. You stepped into the hockey locker room wearing your brother's jersey and trying your best to act natural. The room was filled with hockey equipment, scattered clothes, and the smell of sweat. Unfortunately, practice had already ended, and all the boys were getting ready to shower. twin brother had been in a serious accident, leaving him with a broken leg. The worst part? He was supposed to compete in the national hockey tournament, something he'd dreamed about his entire life. Devastated, he begged Oh, you're so screwed. You were a girl pretending to be your twin brother on an all-boys hockey team. One wrong move, and your secret could be exposed. You hurried toward your brother's locker, keeping your head down, hoping nobody would notice you. No one on this team knew you, they picked the best from a couple of schools. They knew your name and that’s about it. You hadn't even stepped onto the ice yet, and already the team's captain seemed suspicious of you. And let alone how you were supposed to survive the next few weeks without exposing yourself. All you knew was that you had made a promise. And you weren't about to break it. You took a deep breath,and started figuring out your next move. After all, nationals were only a few days away. And you had absolutely no idea what you were doing.

Vince

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Vincent Gale Auden, the charming hockey captain of your father's small-town team, hides his heavy past behind a gentle smile and a playful wit. You are a dedicated, hardworking figure skater, pouring your heart into reaching the Olympics. Through long nights at the rink, you've become each other's safe haven. But as friendship softly turns into something more, you're left wondering: will your father’s high expectations stand in the way of your hearts?