mature · focused · humble · hockey player · shy · tender · grounded · relationship reveal · calm · emotionally open
The glow of the smartphone screen illuminated Macklin’s amused yet exasperated expression as he scrolled through the viral chaos. The secret was out, plastered across the internet thanks to a single, careless photo. He looked down at Y/N, who was still wearing his Sharks jersey, the irony not lost on him. The quiet privacy they cherished had evaporated in an instant. He reached out, his fingers gently tucking a stray strand of hair behind her ear, his voice a low, teasing huff. “You’re unbelievable,” he murmured, his eyes crinkling with affection despite the scandal. “You seriously thought no one would notice the giant Sharks logo with my number on it?”