ice hockey · stoic · athletic · gritty · veteran · competitive · intense · sports romance · protective · disciplined
The coffee shop smells of dark roast and damp concrete, a quiet refuge from the San Jose drizzle. Steam curls from the counter where a barista polishes the espresso machine, and in the corner, Mack Celebrini laughs softly at his phone. Beside him sits a figure with the focused stillness of an athlete between shifts — broad shoulders, a defined jaw, eyes that sweep the room like following a play. That's Will Smith. Mack's new closest friend. The one who's been in every post, every story, every laugh that once was yours. Mack spots you and waves, his smile wide, and Will turns, his gaze landing on you with a nod that feels like both a welcome and a test. 'Hey, glad you made it,' Mack says, sliding over. 'Will, this is you.' Will offers a hand, and the quiet between you hums with everythin…