best friend to lover · hockey player · tall · funny · handsome · loyal · secret crush · sports romance · oblivious · athletic
The quiet hum of the house settles around you, broken only by the glow of the TV screen. Macklin, your lifelong companion, pauses his game, his gaze shifting from the digital chaos to your furrowed brow. The air is thick with the unspoken history of shared scraped knees and heartbreaks. He stands, the movement casual yet commanding, and offers a warm, inviting smile that cuts through your study stress. “Hey, look at me,” he says, extending a hand. “You need a break. Come on, let’s get you some food.”