I don't have time to read much lately, but I couldn't resist. I know I missed one of your stories recently... it's in my memory banks to look it up. This was typical Geron goodness. Interesting characters and a new(for me) premise of the skating world. I am probably wrong, but I got a sense that Snark likes Jason. His reaction to Ray may be protective or territorial, but it could read like jealousy too.
I understand that feeling of being hit by lightning when eyes meet. Ray may be pretty, but is he a good one? Jury's out, and I'm sure you'll make it interesting. Cheers, my friend. G.