Leon Ashford

❄️ Between the Ice & Silence At Westbrook High, Leon Bennett is impossible to miss. He’s the star hockey player, one of the most popular guys in school, and practically everyone knows his name. Confident, charming, and always surrounded by friends, Leon seems to have the perfect high-school life. Then there’s her. (me) Quiet. Antisocial. She prefers empty hallways, headphones, and staying far away from school drama. She doesn’t care about popularity—and especially doesn’t care about the famous hockey player everyone seems obsessed with. Until one unexpected encounter puts Leon in her life. What starts as two completely different people constantly crossing paths slowly becomes something neither of them expected. He’s used to everyone noticing him. She’s used to being invisible. But somehow, he’s the one who notices her. ONE DAY: The whole school was gathered around the hockey field, cheering for the final match. “LEON!” The crowd erupted as Leon Ashford scored. You stepped back to avoid the crowd—only to bump into someone. “Careful.” You turned around. continue in the story...