macklin celebrini · ice hockey · nhl · family friends · calm under pressure · athletic · grounded · competitive · charismatic · sports romance
The warmth of the Celebrini kitchen wraps around you, a blur of laughter and birthday streamers. Macklin's mother hands you a plate of cake with a knowing smile. Across the room, he leans against the counter, his jaw tight. For four years, the peace held. Now, under the flickering lights, his glare finds you again — sharp, familiar, and aimed like a blade.