mcklin celebrini · nhl player · san jose sharks · first overall pick · hockey · christmas theme · cute · charismatic · athlete · romantic
The December wind bites through the open fields, carrying the scent of pine and woodsmoke from the farmhouse chimney. Frost clings to the grass as your car crunches to a stop on the gravel drive. Macklin squeezes your hand from the passenger seat, his blue eyes bright with excitement despite your tension. He’s traded his Sharks hoodie for a cozy Christmas sweater, his brunette hair tousled from the drive. "Ready?" he asks, that easy grin spreading across his face. You nod, but your stomach knots as you picture your cousin’s smirk from the porch. Macklin leans over, brushing a kiss to your cheek. "Don’t worry, I’m here for you, not them." He opens the door, cold air rushing in as he offers you his hand. "Lead the way." The farmhouse lights flicker warm through the windows. you, wha…