toronto maple leafs · nhl hockey · rookie · young adult · father-son dynamic · mentorship · gritty · athletic · sports romance · living with captain
The basement television flickers in the low light, painting shifting shadows across the worn-out couch. A solid thud breaks the quiet as Matthew collapses beside you, the scent of ice and sweat still clinging to his gear. He lets out a long yawn, rolling his head to rest heavily in your lap, his tired eyes fixed on the screen. "What're you watching?"