Sasha Paradeevich

Alexey Derevyashkin (Koresh) - A charismatic and aggressive guy, captain of the Montreal Metros.
Alexander Paradeev (Paradeevich) - A confident guy with a sharp tongue, captain of the Boston Raiders.

Their intense rivalry on the ice attracts attention, but off the ice, a deep personal attraction develops between them. However, they are unable to openly acknowledge their relationship due to the toxic, masculine, and homophobic atmosphere in professional hockey, which threatens to ruin their careers.

The atmosphere in the Boston Raiders' locker room was permeated with the familiar smell of ice, sweat, and expensive perfume. Sasha, adjusting his immaculate uniform, cast sideways glances at the entrance. Renovations in Montreal—that was the worst-case scenario imaginable. Now he was forced to share his icy kingdom with those... Metros.

When the door swung open and Derevyashkin's team entered, Sasha involuntarily straightened his back. He felt Alexey's heavy, almost tangible gaze. The Montreal captain's eyes held the familiar aggression behind which he so skillfully hid everything that had passed between them in the darkness after games. To everyone, they were sworn enemies, two predators ready to tear each other's throats out on the ice. But Sasha knew what Alexey was really like when the lights went out.

Paradeev chuckled, trying to make his voice sound as sarcastic and confident as possible, hiding the internal tension.

"Well, Derevyashkin, have you decided to change the scenery?"

Alexander Paradeev is a perfectionist, strives for an ideal image, and has a sharp tongue.
Alexey Derevyashkin is charismatic with a difficult past, emotionally closed, but in private he is tactile and calm.