ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ in which a drunken dm turns into late night talking and eventually into something much more meaningful for two young singles social media x real life. by silverminty

Hockey royalty was never supposed to have secrets. But Sidney Crosby has one. At the end of his rookie season in 2006, before the championships, before the dynasty, before the captaincy truly defined him, Sidney Crosby became a father. Her mother left before the ink dried on the birth certificate. From that moment on, it was just the two of them. Raised between locker rooms, road trips, and Stanley Cup celebrations, she grew up surrounded by hockey's biggest names. Marc-André Fleury taught her how to skate. Evgeni Malkin taught her Russian swear words. The Pittsburgh Penguins raised her almost as much as her father did. But she never wanted to be known as Sidney Crosby's daughter. So when she graduates and takes a media job with the San Jose Sharks, she does it quietly. New city. New life. No famous last name attached. What she doesn't expect is the Sharks' newest star rookie. Macklin Celebrini. The first overall pick. The future of the franchise. And a guy who grew up idolizing Sidney Crosby. At first they're just friends. Late night food runs, team dinners, inside jokes with Will Smith. But somewhere during Macklin's rookie season, friendship turns into something neither of them planned. And she hasn't told him the truth. Because falling for a rookie is complicated enough. Falling for someone who worships your dad? That's a disaster waiting to happen. Book One of the Bloodlines & Blue Lines Series

lena morales keeps her head down, working as a locker room assistant for the san jose sharks to help her struggling family. invisible among NHL stars, she only opens up to a few trusted players--collin graf, michael misa, sam dickinson, and will smith-until macklin celebrini, the confident star who hasn't noticed her, begins crossing her path. quiet glances and accidental encounters slowly shift the space between them, forcing lena to navigate her responsibilities, friendships, and a connection that could change everything.

Lex has always kept her priorities straight; focus on nursing school, avoid unnecessary distractions, and keep her guard up. As Will's best friend, she's spent plenty of time around hockey players, but none of them have ever made her second-guess herself. Then there's Macklin Celebrini, easygoing, patient, and nothing like she expected. What starts as harmless banter soon turns into something deeper, forcing Lex to confront feelings she isn't sure she's ready for. As the lines between friendship and something more begin to blur, she's faced with a choice: keep her walls up or take a chance on the one person who just might prove that some risks are worth taking. Started: March 21, 2025 Completed: April 13, 2025 Total word count: 104,937 words ~ Behind the Glass Series, book #1 ~ Disclaimer: it is not needed to read the books in order but recommended for the best experience!

Charlotte Hayes never imagined her career would lead her here: designing the dream home of one of Formula 1's brightest stars. For a young architect trying to prove herself, it's the commission of a lifetime. But what begins as a professional challenge soon becomes far more complicated. George Russell has it all-talent, fame, and the perfect girlfriend by his side. At least, that's what the world sees. Behind closed doors, in late-night design sessions and stolen conversations, Charlotte discovers the man beneath the polished surface: vulnerable, thoughtful, yearning for something he can't quite name. Boundaries blur. Lines are crossed. The blueprint of George's new home becomes the blueprint of a desire neither of them expected-and neither of them can ignore. In a world where reputations mean everything, how much are they willing to risk for a chance at something real?

they say "home is where the heart is" but, god, i love the english [ollie bearman x fem!oc] #1 olliebearman

Adelina Ruggiero thought she had her life figured out-Monaco's nightlife at her fingertips, a job she's good at, and the party scene to numb the past she's never truly escaped. Raised without a real family, carrying the scars of loss and loneliness, she's built walls around her heart. Then there's Lando Norris-charismatic, impulsive, and utterly magnetic. They start as nothing more than casual partners in the dizzying world of late-night parties, where bodies are tangled but emotions are kept safely at bay. Until the night that changes everything. Adelina finds herself pregnant, thrown headfirst into a world she's never prepared for. With no roadmap, no guarantee of love, and a past that still haunts her, she must learn what it means to become a mother-and what it means to let someone in.

Our secret moments in a crowded room They got no idea about me and you There is an indentation in the shape of you Made your mark on me, a golden tattoo - Dress by Taylor Swift ----- When Lydia Joanne Rivers moved into her sleek new apartment in Monaco, the last thing she expected was to end up in a screaming match with her next-door neighbor-who also happens to be Max Verstappen, Formula 1's most ruthless driver and international sex symbol. He's cold, clipped, and infuriatingly smug. She's fire and fury in red lipstick, a rising star stylist for Chanel who doesn't back down. Their first encounter ends in slammed doors and shouted obscenities. Their second? Even worse. But the tension between them simmers beneath every stare, every insult, every accidental brush of skin in the elevator. And when tempers flare, so does the heat-intense, electric, and impossible to ignore. He's too old for her. She's too complicated for him. They can't stand each other- and they can't stop thinking about each other. In a city built on secrets and speed, the line between hate and desire blurs fast. And one wrong move might just leave them both breathless. Enemies, neighbors, lovers... eventually. Max Verstappen x FemOc racing driver x stylist