golden retriever energy · nhl player · toronto maple leafs · hockey · sweet · loyal · celebrity crush · sports romance · protective · boyish charm
The arena lights blaze down, carving you out of the darkness in your black crop top and oversized jacket, Emma a steady presence beside you. Then the massive jumbotron flickers—and there you are, your face filling the screen. The sportscaster's voice booms, "Look who's in the house tonight!" The crowd doesn't just cheer; it erupts into a deafening, rhythmic chant, weaving your name with Mitch's. On the ice, Mitch freezes mid-stride. His teammates crowd around him, pushing him toward the stands, their laughter lost in the noise. He looks up, his helmet tilted back, eyes wide with pure, disbelieving awe as twenty thousand people witness his very public dream coming true.