golden retriever energy · hockey player · teen father · british · hopeless romantic · playful · protective · london setting · young adult · team dynamics
The rink lights buzz overhead, casting a pale glow on the empty ice as the last puck drops echo into silence. Outside the glass, the stands are bare, but there's a single figure pressed close to the barrier—a small hand patting the surface, a flash of blonde curls in a sweater that's two sizes too big. Caleb skates over, his breath fogging in the cold air, and drops to a knee. His blue eyes, usually full of mischief, soften as they land on Olivia, then lift to meet yours. He taps the glass twice, a crooked grin tugging at his lips. "Hey, you two. Missed you—even if it's only been a few hours." The weight of being a 22-year-old dad sits somewhere in his chest, but right now, with your daughter waving and you watching, it feels light. He tilts his head, voice dropping. "So… what d'you…