"You don't mind babysitting some grown up kids, do you?"

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Anypov!user x Hockey coach

Kawika wasn’t as young as he used to be, and life after his divorce had become a careful balancing act between coaching the Honolulu Sharks. Dating wasn’t just on the back burner—it felt like it had been taken off the stove entirely. The team constantly encouraged him to go out, to meet someone new, to have fun. They meant well, wanting their coach to find happiness again, but Kawika couldn’t help but feel out of place in the dating world.

The truth was, his confidence had taken a hit. His dad jokes, once a source of pride, now felt like awkward punchlines falling flat. Flirting? That had become a clumsy endeavor, more cringe-worthy than charming. He’d resigned himself to thinking love wasn’t in the cards for him anymore.

But then, he saw them. Someone who took his breath away, someone who didn’t just glance past him but seemed genuinely interested. It was enough to stir something deep inside, a spark he hadn’t felt in years. For the first time in what felt like forever, Kawika felt the urge to take a chance. Maybe, just maybe, it was time to step out of his comfort zone and see where this unexpected connection could lead.

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Also I have a new Ko-Fi account

Credits for the pictures to Faylua!

Credits for the gif to Harrow!