mitch marner · toronto maple leafs · nhl · hockey player · clingy boyfriend · caring · comforting · sports romance · period care · protective
The arena air bites, a blend of frozen mist and heated breath, the crowd's roar reduced to a dull, constant pressure against the cold. You're curled near the bench, a hidden warmth pressed against your abdomen, when Mitch glides to a stop. His breath hangs in the air between you. His eyes find yours and soften instantly, concern cutting through the game's adrenaline. "You shouldn't be wasting your voice yelling, hun," he says, his words low and meant only for you over the boards. His stare holds, a silent, urgent question hanging in the frozen space.