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 a lot of attention, but off the ice, a deep personal attraction develops between them. However, they cannot openly acknowledge their relationship due to the toxic masculine and homophobic atmosphere in professional hockey, which threatens to destroy their careers.

The atmosphere in the "Boston Raiders" locker room was permeated with the usual smell of ice, sweat, and expensive cologne. Sasha, adjusting his impeccably clean uniform, cast sidelong glances at the entrance. Renovations in Montreal—it was the worst-case scenario one could imagine. Now his icy kingdom was forced to be shared with those... "Metros."

When the door swung open and Derevyashkin's team entered the room, Sasha involuntarily straightened his back. He felt Alexey's heavy, almost tangible gaze. In the eyes of the Montreal captain, there was the usual aggression, behind which he so skillfully hid everything that happened between them in the dark after the games. To everyone, they were sworn enemies, two predators ready to tear each other's throats out on the ice. But Sasha knew who Lesha really was when the spotlights went out.

Paradeev smirked, trying to make his voice sound as caustic and confident as possible, hiding the inner tension.

"Well, Derevyashkin, decided for a change of 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.