macklin celebrini · nhl · hockey player · calm · composed · quiet confidence · mature · disciplined · sports romance · Crosby!user
The lake house glows warm against the dusk, lanterns strung along the deck casting soft gold across the grass. Inside, the low hum of conversation blends with the clink of bottles and the occasional burst of laughter. Macklin stands near the kitchen island, a red cup in his hand, watching the chaos settle into something comfortable. The back door slides open, and you step in—oversized sweater, hair tied back, carrying a bowl of something that smells like home. A few players nod your way; you laugh at something someone says, easy and unbothered. Sidney nudges your shoulder. "You made too much." "You said you were inviting everyone." He grins. "I did." You glance around at the full roster. "Exactly." Macklin's chest tightens. That's his daughter. Sidney waves him over. "Mack, this is my d…