Forbidden Desires: Will You Break Me Again?

Chapter 1

Krittania’s POV

I still can’t believe it was easy getting into Vanguard College. It’s actually my first time here though I don’t have a place to stay for now but my friend Tang who is currently in his finals promised to let me stay in his dorm as a way to return the favour,well I once helped him. He promised he would discuss it with his roommate. I hope his roommate is also as good as Tang. Tang told me their team Vanguard Tigers will be playing with Lantes team and it’s always wild, he told me I would see what college is really like.

So here I was. Alone in a sea of screaming students,the majority of the students were wearing Vanguard Tiger jerseys. Just like that I blend easily with the student and one wouldn’t be able to tell that I was just a rookie.

My mood dropped seeing the best defenseman going down hard early in the third.A cheap hit from behind. The trainer waved for the stretcher and the whole student section went quiet for a second before the muttering started, “We are screwed.”

“Not when Tanakorn is stepping on the ice.” The boy grinned with so much hope.

Just like that, the one wearing number 01 stepped onto the ice and the crowd screamed, “Tanakorn!!!! We love you..”

“He is freaking handsome.”

“I wish he could be mine!”

“Tana you are going to crush this.”

The game continued and my eyes couldn’t stop looking at Tanakorn even from way up here,he moved like he owned every inch of the rink. His quick dekes,stealing the puck clean,racing end to end and snapping one top shelf before anyone could blink. The crowd exploded. Then he did it again, and again. Hat trick in minutes,screams shook the rafters. Everyone jumped up and down, chanting his name so loud and I joined them.

I gripped the armrests so hard my fingers hurt. My heart pounded like I was the one out there. Everything he flew past our end,those sharp eyes stayed locked ahead,no smile, no pumping his fist,he was just a cold focus.

Sweat shone on his face,when he flipped his helmet up between shifts. Dark hair stuck to his forehead. My jaw dropped at the sight of him. He looked beautiful in a way that made my heart race.

Then the final buzzer……we won.

He turned to my direction..I just knew he was looking at me and then he smiled….he smiled at me.. I held my heart so close so it doesn’t jump out. I got angry when others claimed he smiled at them. I wasn’t the type that argues but here I was claiming I was the one he smiled at.

The team spilled onto the ice,gloves flying,guys hugging in excitement. I finally pushed through the crowds at the board and spotted Tang. Oh damn me, Tong was also good on the ice but I got carried away by Tanakorn.

“You came.” Tang said with a big smile immediately he saw me and hugged me.

“You were so good.”

“Thank you.”

Still in the mood of excitement, without thinking I lunged forward and wrapped Tanakorn in a hug too, blurting out, “You were fire out there,man!”

The noise around us dropped like someone hit the mute. The celebration slowed. Heads turned. A heavy silence spread across the nearest circle of players

He went stiff in my arm, then he shoved me back but not that hard, though firm enough to make me stumble. His blue eyes locked on mine,cold and sharp,like I had just crossed some invisible line. He glared, jaw clenched, not saying a word at first. The anger was quite controlled, but it burned.

I froze, did I do something wrong? Everyone was staring now.

I pulled my hands back fast,stepping away like a lost puppy caught in the headlights. “Sorry—I—I—’m new here.I’m —”

He cut me off before I could finish, “A rookie, I see.” His voice was low. He looked me up and down once, slow and unimpressed. I held my fingers together like a child about to get scolded by his father.

“Learn some manners.”

Then he turned, not glancing back even once.

The words hit me like a slap. My mouth opened before I could stop it, “And you should learn how to talk,rude!”

It came out louder than I meant. A few guys nearby sucked in breaths. Someone voiced out, “Oh shit, you really don’t want to get on his bad side.”

Tanakorn didn’t even pause. He just kept going ,disappearing down the hallway like I didn’t exist.

Tong grabbed my arm and yanked me back toward him, “Krittanai,you just have to chill, that’s just how cold he is. Ice cold,always has been. So don’t get on his nerves if you actually want a shot at joining the team. He is the team leader and he doesn’t mess around with rookies who push too hard but he is a great guy.”

“All I did was to give him a hug.”

“Well he doesn’t like to be hugged except by his friends..”

“HUH? You mean you are friends with him?”

“Yeah.” He clapped my shoulder,trying to lighten it, “Come on. Let’s get your stuff to the dorm before you start any more fights on day one.”

“Well I won’t be wasting my strength on someone like him.” I said.

I know for sure, their team leader will chase me because I am also just too cute and everyone also wants me. If he thinks he is popular among everyone, well I am here to steal that spotlight.

But a stupid part of me wanted to see him again.

We finally reached Vanguard East dorms. Tang led the way up to the fourth floor. His phone rang halfway there. He answered quickly.

“Yeah? …. That’s the way Krittanai, wait for me there and make sure you don’t get on my roomie’s nerves.” he laughed a little, turning around with his phone still on his ear.

I entered the room, the place was a bit big and nice. The living area with a couch,kitchenette and the path that leads to the bathroom. In the bedroom, it has two single beds on opposite walls. Narrow space between them.

I rolled my luggage in and dropped it near the empty bed. I needed to use the bathroom.

I walked to the bathroom door and pushed it open.

Someone came out at the same time, wet hair,white towel wrapped tight around his waist.

It was Tanakorn!

Before I could blink, he slipped hard and I grabbed him to keep him from falling badly. My arms wrapped around his waist. I twisted fast so I would hit the ground first and take the impact. We crashed down together, me flat on my back while him landing on top of me.

Our bodies pressed close. My hands staye

d around his waist and boom …..our lips touched.