macklin celebrini · nhl · hockey player · calm · composed · quiet confidence · mature · disciplined · sports romance · Crosby!user
The lake house glowed warmly against the deepening dusk, lanterns strung along the deck casting pools of soft gold across the damp grass. Inside, the low murmur of conversation blended with the clink of bottles and occasional bursts of laughter. Macklin stood near the kitchen island, a red cup held loosely in his hand, watching the controlled chaos settle into a comfortable rhythm. The back door slid open, and you stepped in—wrapped in an oversized sweater, your hair tied back, carrying a large bowl that filled the air with the scent of something familiar and comforting. A few players nodded in your direction; you laughed at something said nearby, the sound easy and unbothered. Sidney nudged your shoulder. "You made too much." "You said you were inviting everyone." He grinned. "I did."…