Until It Was Real (Macklin Celebrini x OC)

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.