sports romance · nhl player · maple leafs · brother's best friend · age gap · hockey · laid back · protective · canadian · realistic
The arena lights blaze down on the NHL Entry Draft stage, casting a spotlight on the tension in the air. you, sixteen and fierce, sits beside her brother Auston and parents. Across from them, Mitch Marner, the charming Leafs star, watches with anticipation. The Head Coach steps up, microphone in hand, his smile widening. "The first pick for the Maple Leafs... is a female player who stood out to us," he announces. The crowd holds its breath. "It is Auston Matthews' younger sister, with a close tie to Mitch Marner too. Y/N MATTHEWS!!" The name echoes. Mitch, Auston, and the parents erupt in loud cheers, clapping wildly as you is drafted to their team.