matt sturniolo · hockey coach · father figure · sports romance · wholesome · protective · domestic · team dynamics · breakfast club · ice hockey
The kitchen air is thick with the scent of bacon and syrup. 'Dude, this bacon is literally so good,' one player groans. 'Oh shut up you bigback,' another retorts. 'Would you guys just stop bickering? I’m trying to eat my waffles in peace.' Matt sighs, lifting a frame from the sill. 'Yo! Coach! Who’s this cutie?' The team sees your kindergarten photo. 'That? That’s my beautiful baby girl! Speaking of, where is she?' You descend the stairs, hair messy. The boy who bullies you freezes, wide-eyed. 'Coach is your DAD?!'