#mercer mackiah x (Y/n)

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Cuddling with Ampers&One

Ampers&One x reader

Thank you for the request! I hope you like it! 

Wordcount ≈ 923

Warnings: None I think

Na Kamden 

Kamden is the type of guy who would always have an arm around you. Walking on the street? Boom, he has his arm around your shoulders or your waist, sometimes when it’s more convenient he’ll hold your hand. Movie night with the friend group? Kamden’s arm is around you. It brings him comfort to hold you in his arms, knowing you’re close and can’t be separated. 

When it’s just the two of you, home alone, on the couch, Kamden loves to cuddle with him laying on his back and you on his chest. He will run his fingers through your hair and every now and then, he will strain his neck to give you a kiss on the head. 

He Brian

Brian is more for subtle touches in daily life, no more than holding hands out in the open. Walking beside each other, only your pinky fingers touching each other as the two of you share nervous smiles. It doesn’t matter if you have been together for only a week or 5 years, you’re both as innocent as ever. 

Though when you are home alone, in the comfort of your home, Brian loves to hug you, back hugs are his favorite as he whispers in your ear or sings your favorite song lowly as you dance around the kitchen. In bed, Brian is the type to rest his head on your chest as you fall asleep, his arms tightly wrapped around you as he listens to the beating of your heart. 

Choi Jiho

Jiho is a wild card when it comes to cuddling or skinship in public. Some days he will keep an arms length between the two of you no matter what and other days he will be hanging on to you as if he would die without having you pressed against him. 

In the safety of your home, Jiho will be all over you. If you’re in the kitchen, he’s back-hugging you, if you’re brushing your teeth, he’s back-hugging you, any time he can he will be giving you a back hug. In bed, he will love spooning, but also sleeping in the sweetheart’s cradle. Any position where he can hold you in his arms, he loves. 

Yoon Siyun

Siyun will be a bit more reserved in public, however, he will hold your hand. It feels safer that way, especially if you’re out walking on the street, he has to hold your hand or he will worry that the two of you will become separated. In front of the boys, he can hug you and maybe a quick kiss every now and then. 

At home, Siyun is still a little more reserved than some of the others. He wishes he was as bold as Jiho or Mackiah but it feels weird to be so clingy, but eventually as your relationship grows he will become braver and more comfortable. When sleeping, he prefers the two of you laying beside each other and just your hands touching. 

Choi Kyrell

Kyrell will be really shy at first but try to act bold. He will watch different romance movies and series to try and get some tips on how to act romantic with physical touches. Each movie and series will give him a number of moves to try, however whenever it comes to it, he always gets to nervous to actually try it. One of the few things he managed was the “helping you reach something on the highest shelf”, it wasn’t intentional though but when he came into the kitchen you were trying to reach a certain mug that Kamden accidentally put on the wrong shelf, so Kyrell walked over and reached over you to get the mug. You were in awe of his action but Kyrell only smiled and handed you the mug. 

Even at home alone, when it comes to sleeping, Kyrell is a bit shy, so you often have to initiate the cuddling but once you have initiated it, you’re stuck. Because he won’t let go until he truly has to. He will lock you in his arms and keep you there until the morning. 

Mercer Mackiah

Mackiah is similar to Kamden, he must have some sort of skin contact at all times. Mackiah will hold your hand wherever you guys are, have an arm around you, and drape himself over you from behind, he’d put you in his pocket if he could. 

When the two of you are lying in bed, about to sleep, Mackiah has to spoon you because he can’t sleep unless he’s holding you tight and close. He will also give you about a thousand kisses on the neck and the head before falling asleep. 

Kim Seungmo

He’s the youngest but one of the boldest when it comes to PDA, he just doesn’t care what others think. If he wants to hold your hand, he will, if he wants to hug you, he will, if he wants to kiss you, he will. The only time he is embarrassed is around the other boys, mostly because they tease him, but he still holds your hand/hugs/kisses you. 

When it comes to sleeping, Seungmo will either fall asleep on top of you, spooning you, or in the sweetheart’s cradle. He loves falling asleep on top of you, with his head on your chest and with one of your hands scratching his head.

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Ampers&One confessing to their crush

Ampers&one x gn! reader 

Warnings: None I think, really fluffy

Wordcount ≈ 2.1k

Thank you for the request 🍩! I hope you like it!

Na Kamden

Kamden would have done his research on how to ask someone out both from asking his friends, looking up tips on the internet, watching romance movies, reading books, and even asking your friends if you had mentioned any scenarios of how you wanted to be asked. 

The result was him choosing to slowly warm up to it. It began with the two of you studying in the library, he was helping you with a subject you struggled a little with, as the sun set and it was getting late, Kamden asked if you wanted to eat dinner together. You said yes, wanting to get closer to the boy who made your heart beat a little quicker. Kamden paid for your food, wanting to be a gentleman. The two of you ate and spoke, laughing and enjoying the moment. Once dinner was done and it was time to head home, Kamden walked you to your door, you hugged him saying goodbye, but then he suddenly stopped you. 

“Wait, (Y/n)!” “Huh? Oh, yeah, what’s up?” He walked closer. “I really like hanging out with you and I would love to spend more time together, as more than friends, if you want that too?” Kamden smiled nervously as he held out his hand, in it he held a necklace with a small flower charm, it was a (your favorite flower). “I’d love to do that too, Kamden,” 

He Brian

Brian would not be as well prepared as Kamden. Nope, Brian would kind of just do it without realizing it. The guy barely knew he had feelings for you before Mackiah and Jiho pointed it out to him. “Hey, lover boy stop staring at your lover and go ask them out already!” His two friends said as they laughed at the shocked face Brian gave them. “What do you mean? (Y/n) isn’t my lover?” “Obviously, because you haven’t asked them out, but you should cause they like you too,” Jiho said. 

Brian thought about that conversation for the next couple of days, but he didn’t know how he should do it, well until today. Brian was about to walk home after his classes had ended, as he walked by the basketball court he saw you standing there alone with a basketball in your hand, staring angrily up at the net. Brian smiled because he found you so cute. He walked over. 

“Hey, (Y/n), what are you doing?” “Oh, Hi Brian! For my gym class next week, we’re playing basketball but I’m really bad at it, and my gym teacher told me today that I have to do somewhat well next week to get a good grade, but as I suck at anything ball-sport related, it’s not looking good for me,” “Mm well, I could try to teach you some moves,” “You could?” You happily said, finally feeling a glint of hope. “Yeah, I used to play basketball almost professionally, until I moved,” “Thank you, Brian, I owe you,” 

For almost 2 hours, Brian gave you a private lesson on how to play basketball. After 2 hours, he noticed that you were getting tired so he decided that would have to be it for today. “Thank you for today Bri,” “No worries, hey, um, do you want to get something to eat?” “Yeah, sure, it’s on me though, as I said, I owe you!” “No, I’ll pay,” “No, I should paaay, Bri,” “What kind of gentleman am I if I don’t pay on a date I asked you out on?” “It’s a date?” That was when Brian realized what he had done. “Yeah, if you want it to be?” “I’d love that,” 

Choi Jiho

Jiho first met you through his younger friend, Siyun. Siyun and you shared a class and during a lunch break, Siyun brought you with him to the table where his friends sat as your other friends were sick or busy that day. All the boys were super nice and you especially took a liking to Jiho, finding interest in his major. Jiho immediately fell in love with you, it was love at first sight for him. He would be a little nervous around you but you didn’t notice. Jiho was just a little bit jealous too, jealous of Siyun who got to see you all the time. Therefore, Jiho did everything he could to show you that he was better than his friend. 

After you were invited to a movie night with the seven boys who made up your classmates friend group, Jiho got to find out something that helped him out. 

“Come on, please can we watch a horror movie? Please guys,” Seungmo really wanted to watch a horror movie but some of the guys were against it, Jiho wanted to hear your opinion before he stated his own. “(Y/n), where do you stand on the horror movie? Do you like them or not?” “Um, both, I kind of like them but I also get scared so if I wanna watch one, I’ll always need someone beside me that I can hold onto,” You laughed a bit nervously, making Jiho smile as he found it cute. “You can always hold onto me if you want,” The way he said it and the way his eyes looked so warm as he gently gazed into your eyes made your heart skip a few beats and a blush crept up on your cheeks. “Then I want to watch a horror movie,” “Same, so that means the majority wants to watch the horror movie,” 

Everyone sat down in their designated spots, you stood a bit awkwardly on the side wondering where you should sit. Jiho waved you over to the couch where he was sitting, Siyun on the other end. “Come on, you can’t hold on to me from over there,” At the beginning of the movie, Jiho was disappointed as you just sat in the middle of the couch with him on one side and Siyun on the other seemingly totally fine. As the movie was approaching its middle point, the first real jump scare happened and you were very frightened almost jumping onto Jiho as you hid your face in his chest. Jiho’s heartbeat was racing but he felt happy, he embraced his arms around your frame, hugging you tightly to him. 

After the movie was over, Jiho reluctantly removed his arms from around you as it was time for people to head home. He walked you over to the door, hugging you to say goodbye. “Thank you for being my human shield tonight, it was really nice, you’re a great hugger, whoever gets to date you is lucky,” “Do you wanna be lucky?” “What do you mean?” “Want to go on a date?” “Seriously?” “Yeah, (Y/n), do you want to go on a date with me, Choi Jiho?” “Yes, I do,” 

Yoon Siyun

Siyun and you would be friends, studying together or just belonging to the same friend group. The two of you both enjoy photography, so sometimes, the two of you tend to stray away from the group as you wish to take photos of the clouds or nature. Without realizing it, Siyun began snapping photos of you as he fell for your passion. He thought you looked really cute as you concentrated on getting the perfect photo of a flower as a gentle breeze was blowing. It would take him a few weeks to realize that he was doing this, it wasn’t until he needed to go through his pictures to find one for an assignment in school that he found the majority of his camera roll from the last month was just photos of you. 

When he realized this, he knew that he had feelings for you, and he knew the perfect way to confess. He would print out all of his favorite photos he had taken of you and even some photos of the two of you together. He made a small collage of them, decorating it with flower stickers and other cute stickers. Next time he met up with you, he would ask if you wanted to see the photos he loved the most, and you, of course, said yes. He took out the collage and gave it to you. In the middle of it, he had written, I love you. “I love you too, Siyun,” 

Choi Kyrell

He wouldn’t be the one to confess first, he would want to but he would also be too scared to ruin things with the person he liked. For more read Your warm embrace. 

Mercer Mackiah

Mackiah would be totally whipped for you, he would try to act cool and impress you but the second you look away he is following you with puppy eyes. Whenever you asked for something he would get it in a heartbeat. 

“Uh I could really use a snack right now, I’m so hungry but I still have two more classes before the day is over,” “Uhm, I just need to go to the bathroom, be back in a sec,” Mackiah would run over to the cafeteria and buying you a snack then run back with it, luckily the boy has a lot of energy and he’s a fast runner. “Here, I got you a snack,” He’d smile brightly as he handed you the snack, his eyes sparkling with joy at being able to get you a snack. “Thanks, Mackiah, you didn’t need to,” “But I wanted to,” 

Other times it could be during an evening hangout, your friend group was at a park just hanging out and talking. Later on, a chilly breeze passed by, reminding you of your lack of a jacket. “I’m so stupid, I didn’t bring a jacket even though I knew we would be out for a long time,” “Hey, it’s okay, here, I brought a blanket, we can share it,” Mackiah quickly opened his bag and took out a blanket, he then walked over to you, wrapping it around your shoulders as he sat down very close to you. “Thanks, are you sure you don’t mind sharing it?” “Of course not, I’d love to share it. Anything for you,” “You’re so sweet, Mackiah, you’re like every person’s dream boyfriend,” “Even yours?” “I mean, yeah, you’re nice, sweet, caring, funny, not to mention handsome, loyal, oh-” Mackiah suddenly stopped your rambling by leaning in and kissing your cheek. “Can I be your boyfriend then?” “Yes, please,” He tried to stay cool but the second he turned his face away from you, he was turning as red as a tomato as he cheered internally. 

Kim Seungmo

Seungmo would be really afraid of rejection so he wouldn’t dare ask you face to face. No, he would write a letter with the help of his friends. He rewrote the letter many times because he wanted it to be perfect. 

Once he had his perfect letter, that basically just said: 

“hey, (Y/n), I’m in love with you, wanna go out? Love Seungmo, but like no pressure if you don’t” 

His friends wondered why he opted for such a simple letter instead of the three pages long once he had them help him write, but no one was surprised. They knew Seungmo, he’s young and terrified of confessing to his first love. 

Seungmo ended up leaving the letter in your locker, waiting behind a corner to see your reaction to the letter. When you opened your locker and found the letter you locked around a little confused but figured that it was for you. You opened it and read the sentence, laughing a little and blushing. You looked around to try and spot the tall boy with now blonde-blue hair, and while he was hiding behind a corner, he wasn’t really hidden. You walked over to him, he was nervous and ready to bolt out of there. 

“Hi, Seungmo,” “Hey, (Y/n),” “Yes,” “Yes?” “Yes, I wanna go out with you,” “Really?” “Yeah, and I like you too!” Seungmo nervously put his hand out toward you, looking shyly between it, your eyes, and your hand. You smiled at the shy boy before putting your hand in his, and so you walked out of the school together, hand in hand, shy smiles and red cheeks, nervous giggles could be heard every now and then.

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Ampers&One as Idol boyfriends

Ampers&One and how they would act as a boyfriend while also being an idol!

Thank you for this lovely request 🦋! I love writing for the ampies! I hope you enjoy what I have written. I feel like some of these turned out great and others not so good. 

Warnings: None I think, except for the fact that I keep switching between POVs because I wrote these on different days and forgot which POV I started with, so sorry for that. 

Wordcount ≈ 1.8k

Na Kamden

Kamden knows that he has a large fanbase, one that can be quite crazy for him. Sometimes he worries that the fan service he does on stage would put his partner off, or make them question their relationship. Kamden might love his fans but he loves no one more than you. So, one day, he came up with a gesture that he could do on stage, one that would seem like fan service but is actually for you. 

“Hey love,” “Good morning, Kamden,” “I have to leave in a few minutes, I already overslept, but I just had to stay in bed with you,” “Hey, you should hurry, you know the company only agreed to me staying at the dorm sometimes if you were always on time,” Kamden hurriedly left the bed and got dressed, he rushed around the room, once he was finally ready, he was about to leave the room but he stopped by the door, turned around and blew you a kiss. “That is always for you,” You didn’t understand it at the moment but later that day when watching their performance for a music show, you saw him blowing a kiss to the fans, or well, one specific fan. You. 

When Kamden and the boys returned to the dorm, Kamden immediately went to his room, finding you in his bed, in one of his hoodies, asleep. He bent down, leaving a light kiss on your forehead. “I love you,” Even in your sleep, your body recognized the words and Kamden could see a sleepy smile light up your face. His heart warmed, you truly were the love of his life. 

He Brian

Brian is a puppy through and through. His whole face will light up anytime he sees his partner at the company building or at a concert, or anywhere really. He is most likely to fuck up and accidentally say “My girlfriend/boyfriend/partner is so cute” or “Yeah (Y/n) just made this incredible food for me because they love me” during a live or during an interview. Either way, he will probably out your relationship within a week or two. But he looks cute while doing it so it’s fine, well, kind of. Most fans will think Brian and his partner look really cute together and support them, the company isn’t as happy with the public relationship but they’ll accept it eventually. 

The fans will take any chance they get to talk with Brian’s partner if they see them at a concert or out in public. Gushing about how cute Brian and they are together. During behind-the-scenes shoots, there will always be a couple of seconds where you can see Brian running up to his partner and hugging them, or kissing them, or just bopping their nose. These moments often go viral with the captions “Best boyfriend ever” “Don’t know who I am most jealous of, Brian or (Y/n)” or something like it.  

Choi Jiho 

Jiho, just like most of the others, is a golden retriever boyfriend. Some of his most cherished moments are when he comes home after a long day of being a leader, and he can crawl into the arms of his partner, lying on the couch, a movie playing in the background, he can just relax, breathe in the safe and familiar scent of his beloved. He doesn’t have to be in charge of other people, he can just enjoy the moment. Jiho loves it when his partner comes with lunch to the company when he has long days of practice and recording. Just five minutes with his partner gives him more energy to continue no matter how tired he is.  

He will practice his fan-service on his partner, so when his partner comes by to watch him practice he will dance in front of them and send winks, kisses, smirks, or whatever their way and then ask if it looked good, was a good place in the song for it, and other feedbacks that his partner had for him. Whenever he does these things on stage, he will think of his partner and his partner will feel butterflies in their stomach even when just watching a fancam. 

Yoon Siyun 

Siyun is sort of black-catish when it comes to pda, for him, he really separates his work life and his personal life, or well as much as he can. Of course, he enjoys his partner coming to visit him during dance practices or whatnot, but he would never do anything that could risk exposing the relationship. When he is on stage he is not Yoon Siyun, boyfriend of (Y/n), no then he is Yoon Siyun of Ampers&one. After work though, he is a golden retriever. When he comes home after a long day of working or practicing he will run to his partner and snuggle up with them on the couch or in bed, talking about everything they had done that day or just enjoy the presence of each other. 

The one time, Siyun will act out of character when working is when they have a concert, he steps out on the stage, looking out at the crowd, happy to see so many fans, but then his eyes find a very familiar face in the front row. His partner standing there, cheering louder than anyone else. During the concert he will send kisses and hearts in the direction of his partner, he can’t help it, he’s so happy to see them there. No one else notices just how much attention he is giving to one particular section of the crowd, so for once, it is safe for him to give a little extra love to his partner even though it is in public. 

Choi Kyrell 

Kyrell would be the most golden retriever boyfriend to ever exist. This boy is so in love with you that he dies a little bit inside every minute that he is apart from you. He has tried to convince the company that you’re like his emotional support animal but instead of an animal, you’re his emotional support partner. 

Kyrell will be glued to your side, whenever he can he will be holding your hand, kissing your cheeks, your lips, your neck, he will hug you from behind or give you normal hugs, he will touch you any way he can. 

He especially loves the days when you can visit him at the company, you bring him lunch and then stay and watch their practice for the rest of the day. Kyrell runs to the door when he sees you open it, he envelops you in a tight hug, almost lifting you off the floor, the largest smile known to man plastered on his lips. 

You sit in the corner of the practice room and whenever he has a second to spare he waves to you or runs over to give you a quick kiss, he pouts whenever you leave the room to go get more water or a bathroom break because he misses you. 

Mercer Mackiah

Mackiah is sort of a golden retriever but like times 11 in energy. He will use up all your energy in a second. Getting this man to chill for 5 minutes is a struggle. If he has a free night and the two of you decide to watch a movie while cuddling on the couch, it is fine for like 2 minutes, after that, chaos breaks out. Mackiah will slowly move his arms down to your sides and begin tickling you, if that doesn’t work to break your attention from the movie, he will blow air into your ear, lightly pull your hair, anything to get you to look at him. 

As an idol boyfriend, he finds it hard not to be able to do everything a normal couple would, however, he does his absolute best to make up for it with your alone time and home dates. On stage he will try to wink and give hearts and kisses, some are for the fans but most are for you. In the practice room, he loves asking you to come keep him company when he has solo practices. Most of the time, he just dances a little with you, or you two sit on the floor, cuddling in a back hug position, just talking about life as he watches the two of you through the mirrors. He will hum the new songs for you, and sometimes when he feels playful, which is often, he will make freestyle raps dedicated to you. 

He might not be able to show you off to the world like he would want to, but that doesn’t mean that he loves you any less. 

Kim Seungmo

Seungmo is somewhat of a wild card, he’s definitely golden-retreiver coded yet he’s also like a black cat at times. He’d never be cold to his partner, but sometimes he would rather just be in the same room as his partner but without physical contact or conversations. Other times though, he would be all over his partner. 

Seungmo is a hard worker, he’d do anything he can to show his partner that he loves them. Whether it be learning a new language, learning how to cook their favorite meal, teaching them a dance or anything really, he would do it. Days when his partner watches their dance practices, Seungmo will find his partner's eyes in the mirror and wink at them throughout practice, or rather he would do it right before practice begins, after that his focus is fully on Kamden or the choreographer. Once practice is over, he will walk over to his partner and collapse in their arms, happy to see how proud his partner is as they look at him. 

The few times he has a day off, he spends it trying to cook for his partner. Key word, trying. He might not be the best cook but he’s not the worst either. “Okay, sit down, here, and close your eyes, don’t open them until I say you can,” Seungmo directed his partner to the dinner table, he seemed as excited as a puppy with a new toy. He ran over to the kitchen, got the two plates he had prepared, and returned to the table where his partner was sitting with their eyes closed, as promised. He put the plates down, hoping that his partner would enjoy the meal. “Okay, you can open your eyes,” His partner smiled as wide as possible, not because of the food in front of them but because Seungmo’s smile was just contagious. 

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Love Shall Keep You Warm

Werewolf! Mercer Mackiah x human! female reader

Wordcount ≈ 2.4k

Warnings: A fight, a bruise, a small cut, I think that’s it! 

Another Halloween special for you all! I hope you enjoy this one, it’s not as Halloweeny as some of the other ones I’ve written but I hope you like it anyway! 

Note, that I know nothing about hockey. 

Third Person POV

Mackiah is widely admired at his school for his incredible talent on the hockey rink, where his speed, agility, and sharp instincts have earned him a reputation as a star player. What most people don’t realize, though, is that there’s a secret behind his unmatched prowess in the cold. Mackiah is, in fact, a werewolf—a rare creature whose abilities are amplified by the biting chill of winter. The icy environment that others dread fuels his strength and allows him to perform at an otherworldly level. His secret is carefully guarded, known only by his closest circle: a few trusted friends and his girlfriend, Yn. They have stood by him, helping him navigate the challenges of leading a double life as both a regular high school student and a powerful supernatural being. His transformation remains hidden from the public, but on the ice, where the freezing air invigorates him, Mackiah becomes a force unlike any other.

Yn is nothing like Mackiah when it comes to embracing the cold—she’s fully human, and the freezing temperatures that he thrives in have the opposite effect on her. While Mackiah’s werewolf nature gives him an edge on the ice, Yn prefers to stay far from the cold whenever possible. However, her love and dedication to him make her his biggest supporter, and despite her aversion to winter weather, she never misses one of his games. Wrapped in layers upon layers of clothing, she bundles herself in his hockey jersey, along with a mountain of extra shirts, sweaters, and scarves to keep from freezing in the chilly rink. Even though she shivers through most of the game, she cheers him on relentlessly, her face lighting up every time he makes a play. Her presence in the stands, with her unwavering support and her effort to endure the cold for him, means everything to Mackiah, reminding him that no matter how different their worlds might be, they’re always in it together.

After every victorious game, Mackiah wastes no time as the final buzzer sounds. The moment the celebration begins, he skates straight over to where Yn is standing, bundled up and cheering despite the cold. His face, still flushed from the game and glowing with adrenaline, lights up the second he sees her. Without hesitation, he wraps her in a warm, protective hug, his body heat melting away the chill she’s endured all game. As the crowd watches, expecting what’s to come, Mackiah leans down and plants a big, heartfelt kiss on her lips. The arena erupts in cheers and applause, the stands buzzing excitedly for the couple’s now-legendary post-game ritual. It’s become a fan-favorite moment, almost as anticipated as his plays on the ice. In that moment, amidst the roar of the crowd and the celebrations around them, Mackiah and Yn are in their own world, a perfect balance of his wild nature and her quiet, enduring love. For Mackiah, no victory feels complete without her by his side, and that kiss is his way of showing just how much she means to him.

After the kiss, with the arena still buzzing from the excitement, Mackiah pulls away slightly, keeping Yn close as he grins down at her. His breath is still visible in the cold air, but his eyes are warm and filled with affection. “I’m just gonna hit the locker room real quick to change, babe,” he tells her, his voice still laced with the thrill of the win. “Then we’ll head out and grab something to eat—my treat, of course.” He knows how much she’s put up with, braving the cold rink for him game after game, and he wants to make sure she knows how grateful he is. With a playful wink, he skates off toward the locker room, already planning where they’ll go—somewhere cozy and warm, a sharp contrast to the ice where he just dominated. Yn, still blushing from the kiss and the attention of the crowd, watches him go with a smile on her face, knowing that once the game is over, it’s their time to relax and enjoy the night together.

Yn waits just outside the locker room, bundled up and leaning against the wall, her breath forming small clouds in the chilly air. Her eyes light up when she finally sees Mackiah emerge, his hockey equipment slung over his shoulder, his hair still damp from his quick post-game shower, and that familiar, irresistible smile playing on his lips. He looks more relaxed now, his adrenaline beginning to settle, but the warmth in his gaze is all for her.

As soon as he spots her, Yn rushes over, wrapping her arms around him in another tight hug. This time, she can really feel his warmth without all the bulk of his hockey gear, and it makes her smile as she presses her face against his chest. His body heat instantly melts the last of the cold that clings to her. Mackiah chuckles softly, hugging her back just as tightly, enjoying the quiet moment with her now that the game is behind him.

��Much better, huh?” he teases softly, kissing the top of her head. Yn nods, content to be close to him without the layers of padding and equipment between them. She’s finally starting to thaw out, both from the cold and from the excitement of the game. Together, they make their way out of the rink, hand in hand, already looking forward to a cozy meal and some time away from the noise of the arena—just the two of them.

After walking together through the cool night air, Mackiah and Yn reach his car, still holding hands. The cold has started to fade away now that they’re close and the excitement of the game has settled. Once inside the warmth of the car, Mackiah starts the engine, glancing over at Yn with a soft smile. As they pull out of the parking lot, he reaches for her hand again, squeezing it gently while they chat about the game, the crowd, and their plans for the rest of the evening.

Instead of asking where to go, Mackiah already has a destination in mind—their favorite café, the cozy little spot where they first met a few years ago. It’s become their special place, and he knows Yn loves it just as much as he does. The drive there is quiet, comfortable, with soft music playing in the background. Both of them are savoring the familiarity of this tradition, as it feels like a perfect way to wind down after his games.

When they arrive, the café is just as warm and inviting as always, with the soft glow of its lights spilling out onto the sidewalk. They park the car and walk inside, greeted by the scent of freshly brewed coffee and the cozy, welcoming atmosphere. The memories of their first meeting here seem to hang in the air, a constant reminder of how far they’ve come. As they sit down at their usual table by the window, Mackiah shoots Yn a playful grin, like he always does when they come here, as if to say, “Remember when we didn’t know this would become our spot?”.

Now, with the noise of the arena far behind them, they settle in, ready to enjoy a meal, some warm drinks, and, more importantly, each other’s company—right where their story first began.

After spending some time enjoying their favorite café, the warmth of each other’s company, and the comfort of the familiar place, Mackiah and Yn start to feel the weariness of the day setting in. The excitement from the game, the cold, and the coziness of the café have begun to catch up with them, and they both agree it’s time to head home. Whether it’s to Mackiah’s place or Yn’s, they already know how the night will end—wrapped in each other’s arms, spending the rest of the evening cuddling.

As they exit the café and begin walking toward Mackiah’s car, laughing softly about a shared joke, a figure suddenly appears in their path. It’s a guy from the opposing team, one of the players Mackiah had just played against. His eyes are sharp, and there’s an unsettling edge to his smile as he approaches them. Mackiah immediately senses something off about him—his scent gives away the truth. Like Mackiah, this guy is a werewolf too, though not someone Mackiah’s particularly familiar with.

The guy strides up, his posture cocky, and looks Yn up and down before saying something out of line, something crass and disrespectful that instantly makes Yn uncomfortable. Mackiah’s smile fades in an instant, his expression hardening as he steps protectively in front of her. His pulse quickens, anger boiling in his chest as the stranger’s words hang in the air.

“Watch your mouth,” Mackiah growls, his voice low and dangerous, the wolf in him already starting to stir. But the other guy just smirks, clearly enjoying the reaction he’s provoked.

Before either of them realizes it, the tension breaks, and the two werewolves clash. Mackiah moves swiftly, fueled by rage, stepping forward to shove the guy back. The force of his push causes the other player to stumble, but he’s quick to retaliate, snapping back with a punch aimed at Mackiah’s jaw. It’s clear neither of them is holding back, their heightened strength and reflexes making the fight dangerous. Their primal instincts start to take over as their eyes glow faintly in the dim streetlight, muscles tensing as they grapple with one another.

Yn stands back, alarmed but knowing how strong Mackiah is. Her heart races, and though she’s worried, she’s seen glimpses of his strength before. “Mackiah, stop!” she calls out, trying to cut through the intensity of the fight.

But Mackiah is in full protective mode now, and it takes all of his willpower to hold back from letting his werewolf nature fully take control. He snarls at the guy, teeth bared, ready to end the fight for good, but something in Yn’s voice finally reaches him. He pulls back, his chest heaving with exertion, and glares at the other guy, who’s still smirking but visibly shaken.

“You ever say anything like that to her again,” Mackiah says, his voice dangerously low, “and I’ll make sure you regret it.”

The guy scoffs but doesn’t say another word, clearly realizing he’s outmatched. With one last glare, he walks away, leaving Mackiah standing there, tense but victorious. Yn rushes over to him, wrapping her arms around him to calm him down, her touch bringing him back from the edge.

“You okay?” she asks softly, her voice steady but filled with concern.

Mackiah nods, his breathing still heavy as he pulls her close, his protective instincts settling back into something softer. “Yeah,” he says quietly, “I’m fine now.”

Together, they make their way back to the car, both of them knowing they’ll feel much better once they’re home, far away from the chaos of the night. All Mackiah wants now is to hold Yn close, safe in his arms, and leave the anger behind.

It isn’t until they finally arrive at Mackiah’s place, the adrenaline from the fight having worn off, that Yn notices something she hadn’t seen before. As they step into the warm glow of the hallway, she gets a clearer look at Mackiah’s face and her heart sinks a little. There’s a small bruise forming on his cheek, and a thin cut just beneath it—a reminder of the fight from earlier. Considering Mackiah’s werewolf nature, bruises and injuries like this are rare. It must have been one hell of a punch to leave a mark.

“Hey,” Yn says softly, her fingers gently brushing over his cheek, her concern evident in her eyes. “You’re hurt.”

Mackiah just chuckles, brushing it off with a dismissive shrug. “It’s nothing,” he insists, clearly unfazed by the cut. For him, it’s hardly worth worrying about—his werewolf healing will take care of it soon enough. But the way Yn fusses over him, her human concern evident in every little movement, brings a soft smile to his face. She’s already moving towards the bathroom, determined to clean up the small wound, despite his protests.

Yn grabs the first aid kit from his bathroom, and when she returns, Mackiah’s sitting on the edge of the couch, watching her with an amused look. She kneels in front of him, her touch gentle but focused as she cleans the cut, dabbing it with antiseptic before covering it with a small bandage. She’s so careful, her brow furrowed in concentration, as if this tiny injury is a much bigger deal than Mackiah makes it out to be. He finds it impossibly cute.

“You really don’t have to worry about it, Yn,” he says, a teasing lilt in his voice. “It’ll be gone by tomorrow, I promise.”

“Maybe,” Yn replies, her tone serious despite the small smile tugging at her lips, “but I still want to take care of you. Let me fuss, okay?”

Mackiah can’t help but chuckle again, his heart swelling at how much she cares. For someone who could easily shake off a bruise or a cut, it’s moments like this that remind him how different they are—but also, how much he loves those differences. Yn’s human vulnerability and kindness balance out the raw strength he has as a werewolf. And seeing her this concerned over something so small makes him appreciate her even more.

When she’s done, she looks at him with satisfaction, as if she’s just finished tending to a much more serious injury. Mackiah leans in, wrapping his arms around her waist, and pulls her up onto his lap, holding her close. “Thank you, nurse Yn,” he murmurs with a playful grin. “I feel so much better now.”

Yn rolls her eyes but can’t help but smile, feeling the warmth of his arms around her. She presses a gentle kiss to his uninjured cheek and then rests her head against his chest, finally feeling like the chaos of the evening is behind them. Now, with the night quiet around them and the world outside far away, they can finally relax, just the two of them.

A lot can happen when you date a werewolf but two things are sure, Mackiah would never let anyone hurt Yn and he would always make sure she was warm, and if she’s cold, he’ll hug her until she’s warm again.