theodore nott · harry potter · professional hockey player · single dad · nanny romance · age gap · protective · dry wit · vulnerable · domestic setting
The arena lights blaze down, casting long shadows across the ice as the roar of the crowd fades to a distant hum. Skates carve fresh grooves into the rink, and the sharp scent of cold air and sweat fills my lungs. I scan the stands, heart hammering against my ribs—not from the game, but from the search. Front row, I spot them: two tiny figures perched on your lap, their faces bright with wonder. I glide over, tap the glass, and my voice comes out softer than I planned. "Hi girls." you, you're holding my whole world right now. How do you do that?