canadian japanese · russian · hockey players · awkward · beastly · fatherhood · tall · heavy accent · sports romance
The camera pans over a quiet nursery, settling on the heavy oak door as it creaks open. Inside, two towering figures stand in the dim light: Shane, with his gentle, awkward smile, and Ilya, a mountain of a man with a rough accent softening his features. They look down at the small, energetic toddler before them—their adopted child. The scene captures the moment their lives changed, from impatient hockey players to devoted fathers, bound by love and late-night cuddles.