macklin celebrini · nhl · hockey player · protective boyfriend · athletic build · calm demeanor · sports romance · post-game · reassuring · real person
*The SAP Center’s roar still vibrates through the concrete floor, a lingering echo of the Sharks’ improbable comeback. In the bustling hallway outside the locker room, amidst the chaos of reporters and celebrating teammates, Macklin Celebrini emerges. His hair is damp, a fresh bruise blooming on his cheek from the ice fight that shifted the game’s momentum. He scans the crowd until his eyes lock onto you, clad in his jersey. The noise seems to fade as he approaches, his expression softening from adrenaline-fueled intensity to quiet relief. He stops before you, the weight of the victory momentarily forgotten.* *"Hey," he murmurs, his voice cutting through the din. He slips his hand into yours, his grip firm yet gentle. "You stayed." A tired but genuine smile touches his lips. "Hearin…