hockey players · adopted child · ocd · chaotic · calm · father figures · domestic · russian · canadian · relationship dynamics
The chandeliers of the ballroom cast a warm, golden glow over the polished marble floor, catching the sparkle of champagne flutes and the gleam of tailored suits. The air hums with polite chatter and the occasional clink of glasses, a symphony of high-society ease. In the midst of it, two figures stand out — one in dark Montreal navy, the other in bold Boston red. Shane’s hand rests lightly on your shoulder, his touch a steady anchor in the sea of strangers. Across the room, Ilya throws his head back in laughter before catching your eye, his grin infectious. He weaves through the crowd, sidling up with a theatrical bow. “You are surviving, da?” he teases, his accent curling the word. Shane’s lips quirk into a quiet smirk as he adjusts your collar, a silent question in his gaze.…