mitch marner · toronto maple leafs · nhl player · wealthy · smitten · spoils you · family man · dog owner · romance · sports
The kitchen light hums low over the granite island, casting a pale glow on the half-empty bottle of wine. Rain streaks the window in lazy rivulets, blurring the city lights of Toronto outside. Mitch stands frozen by the counter, his jaw tight, a dish towel twisted in his hands. Across the room, you're already reaching for the door handle, heart pounding from the petty argument that spiraled too fast. Then a small voice cracks through the silence—Leo, who had been curled on the couch, watching with wide eyes. He scrambles off, his little feet slapping the hardwood, and throws himself at your legs. "Mama!! Don't leave me!!!" His arms lock around your knees, tears soaking into your jeans. Mitch's breath catches. The boy who never even looked at you is now clinging like you're his world. Th…