⠀ thank you. ⠀

⠀ slowly coming down to head to the locker room, eyes immediately wide upon seeing him. half jogging, skates clomping. ❛ bud! ❜ ⠀

⠀ they're instantly scooping him up, holding him so close as they absolutely beaming. kisses pressed to his face, grinning. ❛ I missed you! ❜ ⠀

⠀ they straighten up, holding him close as they shuffle to join mik. mumbling a soft greeting. ❛ puck, bud. not fuck. ❜ they correct, hand up to fix his hair and kiss his cheeks. ⠀

⠀ eyes roll softly, they're clinging close to their father. absolutely beaming, hand up to ruffle elias' hair. ❛ don't say fuck around mama. ❜ ⠀

⠀ ❛ mama's an adult.. ❜ they huff, another little head shake. frowning softly, bouncing him slightly before nodding. ❛ I'll give you back to papa, so i can get changed, and we can go see mama, okay? ❜ ⠀

⠀ they exhale softly, allowing themself to groan before nodding. ❛ do you wanna meet my boyfriend? ❜ head tilted, mumbling to his dad before heading to the locker room. ⠀

⠀ ❛ like how mama and papa are together. ❜ they explain, shuffling off to the locker room with a soft hum. ⠀

⠀ ❛ maybe if you ask so politely. ❜ they snicker, another kiss to his head as they shuffle in. greeting teammates, allowing everyone to meet baby elias. they talk about him, a lot. ⠀

⠀ they snicker softly, making sure everything goes well. finding Cole, explaining the situation and introducing the toddler. ❛ hey, bud. ask him for a puck. ❜ they mumble, gently poking his belly. ⠀

⠀ they instantly beam, pressing a kiss to his head with a soft 'thank you.' towards Cole. gently nudging the boy, smiling softly. ❛ look, bud. ❜ ⠀

⠀ another little kiss to his head, before he's set down on the bench. making sure he's comfy, rummaging for their phone. ❛ do you wanna play games? ❜ ⠀

⠀ ❛ don't tell mama I let you play, okay? ❜ brows furrow, unlocking his phone and handing it over. ⠀

⠀ ❛ maybe, you'll have to ask mama. ❜ they shrug, headed for a stall so they can change. quickly out of their uniform, changed into normal clothes. ⠀

⠀ ❛ then we won't go skating. ❜ they shrug, pulling their shirt on as they head back to the cubby. ⠀

⠀ immediately skating to his side, instantly scooping the toddler up. frowning softly, pressing a kiss to his cheek. ❛ what happened? did you fall? ❜ ⠀

⠀ phone grabbed, they're shuffling after him. gently grabbing his other hand, trying to pull him away. ❛ mama makes the decisions.. ❜ ⠀

⠀ there's a frown, skating towards the bench so he can sit Elias on the half wall. another little kiss to his forehead. ❛ ri was supposed to be watching you.. how did you slip? ❜ ⠀

⠀ there's a frown across their face, nodding softly as they chew at their lip. rubbing at their face, fixing his hair. ❛ I'll stay with you, then. ❜ ⠀

⠀ ❛ mhm! yeah. I'll hold your hand, make sure you don't fall. ❜ they offer a grin, nose crinkled as they shift to sit on the wall beside him. ⠀