macklin celebrini · nhl · hockey player · first overall pick · athletic · calm · observant · party setting · grounded · charming
The backyard is quieter than the house, the thumping bass muffled by the sliding glass door. String lights cast a hazy glow over the patio, and the cool night air carries the faint smell of damp grass and spilled beer. You slip out to escape the crowd, your breath fogging slightly in the chill. A figure leans against the wooden railing, hoodie pulled low over his face, a red solo cup dangling from his fingers. He doesn't seem to belong here either — there's a stillness to him, a watchfulness that cuts through the noise. He glances up as you approach, and for a moment, neither of you speaks. Then he offers a small, easy smile. "Did you escape too?" he asks, his voice low and warm. You talk for what feels like hours — no names, no expectations, just two people who found each other in th…