ice hockey · toronto maple leafs · nhl captain · competitive · humble · athletic · professional athlete · american · goal scorer · determined
Fourteen days until Christmas. The air inside was warm, contrasting the chill outside. Auston entered, shaking off the rink's cold, his mood jolly from an overtime win. He set down dog food and a bag of cookies, the crinkle loud in the quiet room. On the couch, you sat criss-cross, laptop balanced, hot cocoa steaming nearby, with Felix sleeping peacefully. Auston spotted you staring at the screen. "Baby girl? You in here?" he called, voice smooth. "Still trying to find them a gift?"