Hockey Imagines

Post Game - Mitch Marner

Edited 01/31/2024

Today, the Leafs have an important game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. In order to advance to the playoffs, they needed to win this one. Mitch really wants to get there, so he's been stressed all morning.

From pacing, to breakdowns, to nail biting, and basically anything that shows signs of anxiety. Isla has tried everything, comforting him, tea, playing with Zeus...but he just couldn't calm down.

She decided to go to the arena early so she wouldn't get caught in traffic. After throwing on her  'Marner' jersey, with a white hoodie, black leggings, and black platforms underneath. Once she was changed, hair done, makeup put on, and Zeus fed and kenneled, she grabbed her keys, phone, and bag.

Once she arrived at Scotiabank Arena, there were a couple of people in line at the security, but not many since it was still early. When she got in, she went straight down to the locker rooms, shining her backstage pass at the security guard right down at the entrance.

After Isla was through, she walked back to the locker room and knocked before going inside with a few other WAGs she met up with on the way. All the players greeted the girls while they walked towards their respective partners. When Isla walked over to Mitch, she noticed that she was holding his head in his hands, elbows resting on his knees. He was wearing all of his gear from waist down as well as an Under Armour shirt. 

"Baby what's wrong?" The girl questioned gently, placing her hands on forearms. In response, he shook his head, keeping his head placed down in his hands. She grabbed his hands, slowly pulling them away from his face. "You'll play well. Even if you lose. Trust me, alright?"

Mitch smiled and nodded, kissing Isla quickly after coach told her and the other WAGs that they had to leave.

Post game

The Leafs ended up losing 3-4 and Mitch wouldn't be happy. He got a goal and an assist, but they didn't win. 

Isla sighed and left the arena, driving to their apartment nearby. She left early so that she could make dinner for Mitch, knowing he'll be hungry and tired. When she got back to the apartment, she smiled brightly and let Zeus out of his kennel. Almost immediately, he began running and jumping on everything he could find. The girl laughed and went to the kitchen, cooking some pasta with meat sauce as well as a Southwest salad.

Just as she was finishing the sauce for the pasta, the front door opened, setting Zeus off. But he soon after stopped barking which indicated Isla that it was Mitch who had just walked into the apartment. He walked into the kitchen, after changing into sweats, and wrapped his arms around her waist. 

"You tired baby?" Isla asked her boyfriend with a laugh. He nodded, smiling into her neck. The girl gave him some food, which he basically inhaled. After finishing, she brought their dishes to the counter, when a pouty Mitch walked in.

"I want cuddles!" He whined, dragging out the 's.' She just giggled, walking to their room. The two of them both changed and he got into bed, making grabby hands.

She walked up to the bed, climbing in. After placing his head on her chest, his arms wrapped tightly around her waist. With a bright smile, her hand found his hair. A happy groan escaped his mouth as she played with the slightly grown out hair.

"You played well tonight." Isla whispered. Mitch looked up at her with tired eyes, smiling as a thank you. 

She grabbed the remote, turning on their favourite movie, Miracle. Shortly after, Isla heard soft snores coming from Mitch, showing he's asleep. With a smile, she leaned down, kissing his forehead, before whispering,

"I love you."

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Requested by totally_not_hungry

Didn't tag her before haha

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