Macklin Celebrini is the NHL's golden boy - talented, charming, and known almost as much for his playboy reputation as his skill on the ice. But behind the headlines and flashing cameras is a version of him the public never sees: anxious, lonely, and terrified of being left behind. Kristen Chen is a hardworking twenty-year-old fighting to prove herself in the demanding world of sports PR. Focused, independent, and determined not to let emotions get in the way of her future, but behind Kristen's carefully controlled life is a girl terrified of letting anyone get too close. But somewhere between late-night conversations, stolen moments, and pretending to be in love, their relationship starts to feel dangerously real. As lines blur between fake and real, both of them are forced to decide whether love is worth the risk of losing everything.

Parker Heyes has spent her whole life proving she belongs on the ice. At nineteen, the spunky brunette from Victoria, British Columbia is already making waves with Team Canada and the Toronto Sceptres in the PWHL. She's talented, loud when she's comfortable, terrible at talking about herself in interviews, and somehow always one bad decision away from chaos. Macklin Celebrini is Canada's golden hockey star - focused, disciplined, and already carrying the weight of the entire hockey world on his shoulders. Off the ice, though? He and Parker are practically the same person: competitive, sarcastic, stubborn, and incapable of backing down from an argument. After both Team Canada squads strike gold, Vegas seems like the perfect place to celebrate. One night out turns into too many drinks, terrible ideas, and a wedding neither of them remembers until they wake up wearing matching rings and trending all over social media. An accidental Vegas marriage is bad enough. An accidental Vegas marriage between two nineteen-year-old hockey stars? Career-ending PR nightmare. With both their agents demanding they "fix this" before the media tears them apart, Parker and Macklin are forced into damage control - fake smiles, shared appearances, and pretending their marriage might actually work long enough to avoid a scandal. The only problem? The more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to remember this relationship was supposed to be temporary. number 1 in #friends june 3rd 26 Started: may 11th, 2026 Finished: june 14th, 2026 final word count: 102,957

LILY JAMES WYATT has spent her entire life in a small town in Vancouver, Canada. She's awkward, shy, and hates being the center of attention. Shes the opposite of him. MACKLIN CELEBRINI was born for the spotlight. Drafted first overall, he was destined to be hockey's newest rookie. They grew up side by side, and somewhere in growing up too fast, their friendship became something deeper. MACKLIN CELEBRINI X FEM OC ୭ ˚. ᵎᵎ CHILDHOOD LOVERS 🧸

He plays to win. Every shift, every second, every move. Macklin Celebrini has built his life on control, discipline, and never losing focus. She plays to survive. Every smile, every match, every expectation, Charlotte Prescott has mastered the art of being perfect. Their worlds were never meant to collide It's a game neither of them knows how to play. Game On.

Macklin Celebrini returns for an off-season with the Hughes family, planning to focus solely on training. But his routine gets complicated when he sees Lottie Cooper. Macklin's trying to stay disciplined. Lottie's trying not to embarrass herself. But with shared glances in the kitchen, awkward lake day interactions, and one ill-timed birthday party kiss they might not stand a chance.