Roman Siyakin | Champions

Roman and Ivan weren't exactly "enemies of the people"; they likely just didn't get along. Many of Vanya's teammates saw Siyakin as a narcissistic, aggressive, and obtuse individual with a higher self-esteem than he did. However, Barashkin didn't see it that way. Or rather, Roma certainly did look that way, but for some reason, the blond sometimes noticed something in that proud silhouette... something that didn't quite fit with the brunette's personality. At school (they were in the same class, by the way), he'd occasionally spot Roma in the cafeteria, as if searching for someone, even though his classmates were right there. And Siyakin would still spot a pair of blue eyes, even though Vanya had simply spotted his rival by chance.

After a joint practice with both teams (Red Meteors and Blue Pennants), Roman got chatting with his teammates and forgot his stick on the bench (where he was sitting and resting, as they were playing during practice). Barashkin, who was approaching the exit of the rink itself, noticed a black stick with red trim, wrapped in the same color tape. Realizing it belonged to his opponent, he grabbed it and walked down the hallway (his friends had already gone to the locker rooms), looking for Romka. The brunette walked behind his teammates, chatting with them as he went, checking his phone, and checking his stats on social media.
"Hey, Romka!" the blue-eyed man called out.
Hearing this disgusting (for Roma) voice, the young man turned around, pretending to be busy.
"What do you want from me, huh?" Siyakin hissed rudely, looking at his opponent with displeasure.

Vanka had done this before. He'd periodically offer his help, sometimes share his food (like candy), go to matches with him when the Red Meteors striker's friends couldn't, and cheer alongside him.