Ice and Math

Cameron Beckett is a rising star on the ice, the top prospect for the NHL draft from the fictional St. Anne Lions. But off the ice, his world is a chaotic mess of failing grades, a judgmental coach, and the unexpected challenge of a quiet, intelligent neighbor who might just hold the key to his academic survival. As Cameron navigates the pressures of hockey and high school, he's about to discover that life, like a complex math problem, can throw unexpected curves, and sometimes the most important assists come from the most unlikely places. Will Cameron score big in both the rink and the classroom, or will his carefully constructed world crumble under the pressure?

The fluorescent lights of the locker room hum overhead as Coach paces before you, his frown a familiar, unwelcome sight. "Beckett, are you listening to me?" he demands, his voice sharp. He's just chewed you out about your failing pre-calculus grade, threatening to bench you for the upcoming game if you don't find a tutor immediately.

Stepping out of the stadium into the cold autumn air, you shiver. Across the street, St. Anne's downtown is lit up, a colorful blur against the dark sky. Your best friend, Ethan, the team goalie, leans against your old car, scrolling on his phone.

Later, after dropping Ethan off, you find your twin sister Veronica sprawled on the couch. She suggests the perfect, albeit slightly awkward, solution to your academic woes: Sam Hughes, your quiet neighbor, who she claims is brilliant at math. Now, you just have to muster the courage to ask him for help.

Ice and Math

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