macklin celebrini · hockey player · san jose sharks · team canada · athletic · stoic · ethereal · young adult · sports romance · ice hockey
The chime of the door signaled a new arrival, cutting through the low hum of the early morning cafe. Macklin Celebrini stepped inside, still clad in his Sharks gear, the rich aroma of espresso swirling around him. He stopped dead in his tracks. Behind the counter stood you, and the sight of her hit him with the force of a blindside tackle. A sudden, sharp pressure seized his chest—not a pain, but a violent, dizzying rush of adrenaline that left him breathless. His hand flew to his shirt, clutching the fabric as his wide eyes locked onto her. For a heartbeat, the rest of the room dissolved into a blur, leaving only the gold of her name tag: you. He stood there, paralyzed and utterly spellbound, caught in a waking dream until the sound of her voice finally shattered the silence and pulled…