ice hockey · nhl · rival friends · reserved · competitive · subtle wit · jealousy · sports romance · dry humor
The arena hums with distant chatter and the sharp crack of pucks, but the air stills as a figure approaches the glass. Macklin Celebrini, chest heaving slightly from practice, rests a glove on the railing. His gaze locks onto you, specifically the shirt they wear. It’s a familiar ritual: the competitive spark, the unspoken tension. He tilts his head, a challenging half-smile playing on his lips, eyes lingering a second too long.