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January 23, 2025

Macklin slowly blinked awake and immediately started pouting not feeling Gemma in his arms but the spot next to him on his bed was still warm.

He slowly looked around his room and saw Gemma standing at the window with the blinds fully open and he just smiled seeing it snowing and wasn’t surprised to see her up to look at the snow.

“Hope.” Macklin’s voice was raspy as he spoke softly.

Gemma spun around her smile soft looking at her boyfriend. Her face looked a lot better as it has been two weeks now succes the last accident, her swelling was completely gone, her bruising almost completely gone, the gash on her nose was closed and scabbing and she gets her stitches out today.

“Morning Amore.” Gemma spoke softly.

“Come back to bed.” Macklin gave her a pout and sad puppy dog eyes reaching his hands out. They don’t get a lot of mornings waking up together but also cuddling together making him cherish the mornings they get.

Gemma smiled more but walked over getting into their bed making Macklin sigh happily as she cuddled into him as he wrapped his arms around her and hiding his face in her hair.

“Morning baby.” Macklin mumbled against her hair pressing a soft kiss.

Gemma hummed back pressing a kiss on his collarbone and closing her eyes contently.

“It’s snowing.” Gemma mumbled happily.

“We can go on a walk after your appointment.” Macklin offered to her knowing she would want to walk in the snow and they were free till later today when he had to go to his game.

Gemma made a happy sound nodding quickly making Macklin’s smile widened.

Macklin’s hand slipped under her shirt softly tracing patterns on her back as they both contently laid together till they had to get up from her appointment.

Gemma got up first kissing Macklin’s cheek as she got up and headed to her room to her ready.

Macklin groaned rubbing his face getting up ask got ready too.

Gemma walked out towards the front door seeing Macklin waiting in a pair of black sweatpants and a pink sweatshirt that is definitely hers.

“That’s mine.” Gemma teased as if she wasn’t wearing one of Macklin’s grey hoodies with her black leggings right now.

“What’s yours is mine.” Macklin gave her a smile kissing her cheek as she shook her head looking at him so fondly while Macklin opened the door for her and grabbed their winter coats.

Gemma drove them to the prudential center parking in her spot and leaving the car on to Macklin.

“It’s gonna be fine.” Macklin cupped her cheek reassuring her softly, “I can still come in.”

Gemma’s lips quirked up and rested her hand over Macklin’s, “It’s okay, i’ll be okay.”

Macklin nodded and watched Gemma leave the car heading inside the rink.

Macklin scrolled on his phone mostly texting Will for the half an hour Gemma was inside and glanced up hearing the car door open and smiled seeing Gemma with no stitches and a happy smile on her face.

“Went okay?” Macklin immediately checked and got a happy smile and nod.

“Went great!” Gemma smiled, “Can we get breakfast now?”

Macklin softly grabbing her right hand, “Of course.”

Gemma drove them back to Hoboken and they chose one of their favorite breakfasts places right near the water but first parked the car at their apartment before walking over.

Macklin grabbed her hand intertwining their hands as they walked outside and he pulled her winter coat hood on making Gemma look fond as Macklin fussed over her and pressed a kiss to her forehead once he was done and they started their walk to breakfast.

Gemma gasped softly as they got close to the Hudson river and it was frozen, “Mack look!” Gemma tugged on their intertwined hands pointing to the river.

“Woah.” Macklin’s mouth dropped a bit in shock and awe, “Hasn’t it been years since it froze?”

Gemma quickly nodded, “Over five years.”

“We get breakfasts and then we can walk around the water?” Macklin suggested getting a happy beam and she started tugging him to walk quicker to their breakfast place.

Macklin of course made sure they got a seat at the window so Gemma could see the snow and look at the frozen river.

Gemma ordered a savory breakfast and Macklin a sweet breakfast that they would be splitting with each other as they always do when they get breakfast.

“You sure you’re fine with it?” Macklin’s doubled checked as they were going over their schedules for the next few weeks with the four nations break coming up.

“Amore of course i am.” Gemma softly reassured as Macklin has been thinking about possibly going to the Bean Pot final game during the break with Will depending on how the first two games go.

Macklin probably wouldn’t even be missing one of her games for the four nations unless he ends up going golfing with Will and she could wait a few more days to see her boyfriend if he wanted to go to Boston.

“Have you picked out your bet yet?” Gemma asked as Macklin cut up the pancakes for them while she took a bite of bacon.

Macklin grinned mischievously thinking about the bet he wants to do with Will for the BC VS BU games this weekend.

“Mhm i’m gonna win.” Macklin said so surely.

“No way.” Gemma shook her head with a grin, “My boys have it.”

“Sure sure.” Macklin lifted his chin up making her break into giggles.

Once they finished their breakfast they headed outside and Gemma linked their arms leaning her cheek on his shoulder as they started their walk.

“Love you.” Gemma mumbled so happy to walk around in the snow near the frozen river with her favorite person.

“I love you.” Macklin looked down smiling lovingly as he kissed the top of her head.

January 18, 2025

Gemma gripped her hands together as she watched nervously as Adam skated to the center of the ice.

Gemma was currently at the New York Rangers rink for the Rangers vs Blue Jackets game.

Gemma was happy to finally be able to go to one of Macklin’s games. She luckily had a earlier game today and just headed to Macklin and Adam’s game after getting there with more then enough time and getting to watch the entire game.

Adam had gotten into town this morning and would be heading with Gemma back to her and Macklin’s apartment for the night and most of the day tomorrow.

The game was currently in overtime and starting shootout and Adam was up first.

Gemma bit her lip and closed her eyes briefly as Adam’s shot was blocked.

Rangers got blocked too. Second round both goals were blocked.

Gemma watched intently as Macklin went out for the third round and held back a smile as he got the goal and he was immediately tackled by his teammates for the game winning goal.

Gemma got up for her seat and headed down close to the locker room to wait for Adam and Macklin.

She ignored the surprised look she got as she showed her full access Ranger’s pass and was let into the hallway.

She just scrolled on her phone waiting for them to come out.

Will came out first and gave Gemma an excited smile, “He’s right behind me.” Will ruffled Gemma’s hair before walking away.

Gemma watched and saw a smiley Macklin walking over to her.

Macklin looked around and gave his girlfriend a quick but soft hug squeezing her for a moment before taking a step back.

Gemma gave him a soft smile, “I’m proud of you Amore.” Gemma whispered softly making Macklin perk up even more and smiling more.

He was glad this was the first game she was at.

“Thank you Hope. I’ll be home late tomorrow. I love you.” Macklin whispered back giving her a sweet smile.

“Love you too.” Gemma smiled softly back.
Macklin gave Adam a grin seeing Adam walking over and they shared a quick hug before Macklin was heading down the tunnel.

“Gemmie!” Adam smiled despite the game he just lost and rushed for hugging his little sister.

“Hi Adamo.” Gemma smiled and hugged him happily back.

Adam frowned a bit seeing her bruised face and stitches, “How is it?” Adam asked looking at her face seeing it did look a bit better.

“I’m getting the stitches out soon!” Gemma grinned giving him a reassuring look making him nod.

Adam linked his arm with hers as they started walking out together, they got Adam suitcase at the bus before heading to Gemma’s car.

Gemma and Adam picked up dinner on the way back to her apartment.

Gemma opened the front door letting Adam walk in and they both slipped their shoes off as Gemma set her purse and keys down and hung up her jacket.

Adam headed to the bathroom and got changed immediately into more comfortable clothes.

He looked around the apartment as he came out of the bathroom noticing the differences from the last time he was here, He has only been at her apartment once when she was moving in.

Adam could tell his sister decorated the whole places but there were little things that were Macklin’s. The apartment felt very Gemma which Adam knew Macklin definitely loves.

He raised an eyebrow not even surprised by the multiple vases of flowers around the apartment.

Adam saw Gemma sitting at the dining room table and he headed over and sat down next to her and they started eating dinner catching up in person.

Gemma fondly rolled her eyes as Adam pushed her out of the dinning room so she wouldn’t clean up after dinner.

Gemma changed into a pair of sweatpants and long sleeve shirt that was both Macklin’s and plopped down on the couch as Adam finished and came over sitting down next to her.

Gemma grabbed her throw blanket throwing it over both of them as she tossed the remote to Adam for him to choose something for them to watch.

Adam tossed his arm over her shoulder letting Gemma use his shoulder a pillow.

Adam felt his phone buzzing and grinned seeing who it was, Gemma smiled as well seeing who was facetiming.

“Look who it is!” Adam teased smiling at their older brother.

“Hi you two.” Luca greeted softly smiling at his little siblings, he missed both of them already and he couldn’t wait till they are all back together again.

“Hi Luc!” Gemma smiled widely at the screen her nose scrunching up as she smiled.

“Hi Gems.” Luca’s face softened looking at his little sister.

Adam and Gemma never ended up watching anything as they stayed on facetime with Luca for a really long time.

Long enough they Gemma was half asleep on Adam trying to stay awake.

“Goodnight.” Luca softly spoke to Adam and Gemma.

“Night Luca.” Adam gave him a tired grin in return.

“Night.“ Gemma mumbled out through her yawns.

Gemma waved good night to Adam as she slowly walked down the hallway to Macklin’s room.

She plugged her phone in and answered Macklin’s face time as she burrowed under his covers and writhing in a minute was fast asleep in Macklin’s bed.

January 19, 2025

Adam and Gemma only got about half of the day as Gemma had a game and Adam was traveling closer to the Isles for his game the next day.

They started their day walking to one of Gemma’s favorite breakfast and coffee places and had breakfast together.

Neither of them mind the cold so they just walked around together for a bit enjoying their time together as time with just Adam and Gemma is very rare and it’s been awhile since they got to spend time together just them.

They might not have gotten as much time as they would have liked but got some time together at least.

Gemma and Adam shared a tight hug as she dropped him off at the hotel his team was staying at.

January 15, 2025

Gemma got out of the cab grabbing her small suitcase and closing the car door behind her as she started walking up the driveway of her childhood home.

The Devils had landed in Toronto over a hour ago and she headed to her family’s home.

She unlocked the front door talking her coat and shoes off setting her bag by the door.

“Gem is that you?” Julia called out as she walked out of the kitchen with her husband, both seeing Gemma walking down the hallway.

“Hi Mom.” Gemma smiled hugging her Mom first.

“Oh my Gem.” Julia breathed out hugging her tightly, she has been so worried the last few weeks with Gemma’s face being injured multiple times.

“Let me see.” Julia said softly as she pulled back some cupped her daughter’s face and frowned at the bruising and the stitches, “When do you get your stitches out?”

Giuliano walked over side hugging Gemma as his Wife fussed over their daughter’s face.

“When i get back to Jersey.” Gemma told her Mom, she could not wait to get out her stitches, again.

“And it has been healing well?” Julia asked giving her youngest a look.

“Yes Mom.” Gemma reassured sharing a look with her Dad.

“You want to go get comfortable? Dinner should be ready soon.” Julia brushed a soft hand over Gemma’s soft wavy hair.

“Sure Mom.” Gemma easily answered and grabbed her suitcase heading up the stairs to her childhood room.

It still looked like a young girl’s room as she just never cared to change it the last few years, she has been home less and less every year and it just isn’t home enough to change her old room. Out of the siblings Gemma is home the least and Luca is home the most.

Gemma slipped a pair of Macklin’s sweatpants on and a random loose long sleeve shirt before heading downstairs seeing dinner ready.

Her Mom had made one of her favorite pasta dishes and a salad and of course garlic bread, “Thank you Mom.” Gemma said in Italian as she grabbed a plate and sat down at her seat at the family dining room table.

“Of course Gem.” Julia said back in Italian.

Gemma never realizes just how much she misses speaking her language until she is back with her family and they all mostly speak in Italian when they are together.

It was also nice to get some alone time with her parents as it has been a very long time since she got time with just parents.

Gemma helped her Dad clean up dinner before joining her Mom on the couch curling up to her Mom’s side as her Dad chose a movie for them to watch.

“Your happy in Jersey?” Julia asked softly playing with her waves as they waited for the movie to start. All Julia and Giuliano wanted was for their kids to be happy doing whatever they loved.

Gemma has always been the most independent out of her and her siblings, Luca and Adam always clung to each other and Gemma always clung just to herself.

“Yeah i love it.” Gemma reassured her parents.

“Good.” Giuliano said softly pressing a kiss to his two girls heads as the movie began.

Once the movie was over Gemma said goodnight and headed to her room curling in her bed that she has not slept in for many months.

She got her stuff animal from Macklin and plugged her phone and face timing she boyfriend.

“Hi my sweet girl.” Macklin immediately answered and was laying in his hotel bed in Utah and Gemma heard the shower going meaning Will was showering.

“Hi Amore.” Gemma said softly through her yawns, “Tell me about your day?”

Macklin smiled softly nodding knowing she does want to know by also wants to fall asleep to him talking.

Macklin started telling her about his day even if he texted her most of this already and slowly Gemma’s eyes began shut more and more and within a few minutes Macklin watched her fully fall asleep.

Macklin didn’t hang up just started going on his phone staying on the face time for the rest of the night.

January 16, 2025

Gemma walked into the visitor locker room right after the team all go to the rink as she had the morning with her parents.

“How was being home Bows?” Dawson asked her as she sat down next to him.

Gemma softly shrugged, “Good.” Gemma didn’t really know if she still thinks if Toronto as home even if she does like being back. She was ready to be back in New Jersey in a couple hours knowing Macklin will be home a couple hours after she is home, Macklin feels more like home than anywhere else most days.

Gemma got ready for the game stealing Dawson’s hoodie that game for warming up.

Gemma walked down the tunnel stepping onto the ice looking around the rink, she may not really think of Toronto as home anymore but she has dreamed of playing in their arena for most of her life and it is technically her home rink.

Gemma cheering laughing as she got the first goal of the game two minutes into the game but also her first goal at her hometown game.

Leafs got the first goal of the second period but Gemma was out on the power play a coupe minutes into the second period.

Jesper and Jack passed back and forth before Jesper passed to Nico and Nico passed right in front of the goal and Gemma just tipped the puck into the net getting the second goal for the Devils and taking the lead back.

Gemma laughed and eagerly hugging her teammates back. She was now officially on a hat trick watch.

Leafs for the first goal again in the third tying the game back up.

Halfway through the third period Gemma was out of on the power play again, Jack took a shot that rebounded and Gemma jammed her stick at the puck and finally the puck went into the net.

Gemma cheered skating past the net with her arms wide open smiling happily about her hat trick as she was tackled by her teammates on the ice.

She didn’t all of family and friends at the game who had hats were throwing them on the ice.

Gemma grinned brightly as she just got a hat trick at her childhood home rink.

Sadly the Leafs tied the game up and it went to overtime.

Devils lost 3-4 in over time.

Nico took Gemma’s media so she could rush through a shower pulling her suit back on and hurrying out to go see her friends and family who were at the game for her as the Devils were heading back to Jersey that night.

January 11, 2025

Gemma had her hand intertwined with Macklin as she drove them to Brett’s house.

Brett and his wife Amy had invited Gemma over for dinner on one of their free afternoons after the Devils had an early game today that they won.

Gemma has had the dinner planned for a couple weeks now and Jack, Luke and Nico were joining as well.

Brett had only just found out about Macklin but he made sure to let Gemma know Macklin was more than welcome to dinner if he wanted.

Gemma parked the car and let go of Macklin’s hand as she grabbed the bouquet of flowers and Macklin grabbed the cupcakes she made and they got out of the car together.

Brett opened the door before they knocked and his dog Starkey ran out quickly making Gemma smile and she quickly pet the dog with Macklin.

“Hey Bows.” Brett pulled her into a quick hug after the rookies stopped petting his dog.

“Pesc this is Mack.” Gemma officially introduced them as they kinda met when Gemma was getting stitches.

Brett gave him a kind smile and shook his hand firmly and Macklin grinned back.

Gemma and Macklin stepped into the house taking off their wet shoes and jackets, Macklin helped her take off her jacket and they followed Brett into the kitten where Amy, Nico, Jack and Luke already there.

“Gemma!” Amy smiled rounding the corner and smiled even more as Gemma handed her a bouquet of flowers, Amy softly hugged her.

“Hi Amy.” Gemma spoke softly hugging her softly back, She stepped back closer to Macklin, “Amy this is Macklin my partner.”

Amy smiled at her words looking excited, Brett had told her about meeting Gemma’s boyfriend, “Hi.” Amy smiled softly shaking Macklin’s hand as Gemma took the case of cupcakes from Macklin’s other hand.

Luke clapped Macklin on his shoulder as Macklin stood next to him and Nico and Jack both said hello.

“Are those your cupcakes?” Luke immediately asked almost drooling over the idea of her cupcakes.

Gemma fondly rolled her eyes, “Yes.” She quickly grabbed his hand before he could open the box, “Don’t eat all of them, either of you.” Gemma gave Luke and Macklin a look.

“How could i not they are so good!” Luke protested as Macklin nodded in agreement.

“I won’t make them again if you eat all of them.” Gemma threatened making Macklin and Luke both blanch at the idea.

“Deal.” Luke agreed as Brett was shaking his head chuckling.

“They ate all of them before?” Amy asked knowingly.

Gemma nodded, “All of them and not just one time.”

“I didn’t even get one last time because of Rusty.” Jack piped up giving his little brother an annoyed look.

Brett and Nico both chuckled not surprised because it’s Luke. Amy smiled amused as she put the flowers form Gemma and Macklin in vase setting them on the island.

Brett reached back and opened his freezer grabbing a soft ice pack and handing it to Gemma giving her a knowing look.

Her face was still in a lot of pain and her stitches were healing all over again, she was obviously still injured.

“Thanks.” Gemma mumbled quietly and held the ice pack up to her face, her face was still throbbing even with the pain medication but her face has been throbbing almost the entire day every day for the last three weeks so she had grown accustomed to it.

“So how did you two meet?” Amy curiously asked the young couple.

Macklin and Gemma shared a look, “We were teammates for a season a couple of years ago in Chicago and we’ve been together for over a year.” Gemma explained simply, she definitely has had a crush on Macklin the entire knowing him and she doesn’t know if they were ever just platonic.

“And pinned after each other for over a year.” Luke deadpanned reaching for the cupcakes and pouted as Brett smacked his hand away.

“Okay so where did the media start the rivalry between you two?” Amy looked interested as everyone knows of the “rivalry” around Gemma Fantilli and Macklin Celebrini.

Macklin and Gemma shared an amused look laughing as nothing is funnier to them than the rivalry they apparently have.

“No clue, we were starting our seasons in College and it just became this big thing.” Macklin said, “Especially because of the draft and that we played on rival teams for College and for WJC.”

“It’s stupid because we literally played together before and everyone just forget that.” Gemma shook her head confused how anyone saw a rivalry between her and Macklin.

“The ref thought Mack was gonna hit Bows during the last game.” Jack spoke up laughing as he remembered that making the room laugh.

“Ah yes because i would hit my girlfriend.” Macklin nodded sarcastically with an amused grin making Gemma snort and then wince at the pain from her face but she just nudged Macklin’s arm shaking her head amused.

“Do you plan on letting the public know your relationship?” Brett asked the two as everyone was just standing around the island talking.

“Maybe?” Gemma looked at Macklin as he nodded in agreement, “We like our privacy. It’s why besides our families only a few on our teams and a few friends know.”

Gemma and Macklin just liked it being them and they didn’t feel they were hiding anything because if anyone asked them if they are dating they would say yes but they aren’t broadcasting their relationship for anyone to see.

“We aren’t hiding it, i mean we lived together so if anyone wanted to find out they could.” Macklin said simply getting understanding nods.

Brett started pulling out everything cold that Amy and him prepped for dinner as the oven was almost done and Gemma paused as she set her ice pack on the counter and noticed the cold ingredients on the counter, “Spring rolls?” Gemma’s face lit up so much seeing her favorite food.

Brett smiled at her reaction as that is exactly why he picked them, “Yeah.”

Gemma was bouncing with excitement making the whole kitchen smile fondly and Amy turned around grabbing the dishes in the oven that were done.

The boys helped carry all the dishes to the table and Gemma carried the dish for all the spring roll ingredients and she sat down in between Macklin and Luke.

Macklin smiled softly at how excited she was and he noticed there was nothing peanut on the table even though this type of cuisine always has something with peanuts.

Macklin gave Brett a thankful look for remembering and caring about Gemma’s allergy, he can see how much Brett cares for Gemma and it makes Macklin so happy and glad that Gemma has so many peoplecarrying about her on the team.

Brett gave him a grin and nod back.

January 10, 2025

Gemma slowly woke up wincing a bit as she felt her face moving and the immediate pain and tug on her stitches.

She frowned waking up not feeling Macklin touching her like he always is, she couldn’t remember a time she woke up in bed with Macklin and they weren’t touching.

She turned over seeing Macklin lying on the edge on the other side of the bed and lying on his back looking up at the ceiling.

“Macky?” Gemma said softly her voice raspy from just waking up.

Macklin glanced over at her and saw how much worse her black eye got again and her black eye was fully shut, her face around her eye and eyebrow was also now bruised, her nose had a gash now and her stitches was even thicker now, he managed a week smile at her.

Macklin barely slept just watching her seeing her wince in her self and kept moving uncomfortably in her sleep. He just could not get over the fact that she went through all of this without him over a week ago.

He’s supposed to protect her and he wasn’t even there for her.

Gemma frowned as he gave he a small but not real smile and didn’t speak. She rolled over and grabbed her pain medicine taking her next doze and her iron pills, iron pills she has been taking over the past week with how much blood she has been loosing.

“I should get you some breakfast.” Macklin said with a frown watching her take her medication and he was so in his head he missed the frown from Gemma as he didn’t kiss her.

“Ok.” Gemma mumbled sadly, she had a feeling she knew why Macklin was acting like this but she wanted her boyfriend.

Gemma cuddled up with her stuff animal from Macklin and snuggled under the blanket.

Macklin didn’t realize how long he spaced out before snapping out of it and making Gemma breakfast, by the time he walked back in it’s been an hour since he left.

Macklin sat on her bed making her glance at him and the yoghurt bowl that she usually loves, “Thanks but i’m not hungry.” Gemma said softly, she felt uncomfortable from the dried blood on her and in to much pain and she is worried about Macklin.

Macklin frowned but nodded, “Okay i can put it in the fridge till you’re hungry.” Gemma just softly nodded and watched him leave again.

She winced feeling a drop of blood start to come down her face from her stitches.

Gemma slowly sat up taking a deep breath taking her time to stand up knowing she will feel dizzy.

Macklin walked in seeing her sitting up and she stood up swaying a bit and he rushed over touching her finally steading her.

Gemma started walking to the bathroom and Macklin followed watching intently to make sure she didn’t sway again.

Gemma grabbed the soft throw away towels as she leaned against the cabinet, “Could you help with this?” Gemma asked him softly knowing Macklin like the back of her hand.

Macklin slowly nodded taking the towel and gently reached up not touching her as the towel just brushed her face.

“You can touch me you know Mack.” Gemma told him firmly but softly.

Macklin glanced away, “I wasn’t there for you Hope. You were hurt and in pain and seeing you hurt even more and getting stitches again, i wasn’t there.” Macklin’s voice cracked.

Gemma’s face just softened and she cupped his face making him look at her, “And you couldn’t have been.” Gemma said simply.

“Mack we have our own careers, our own schedules. There is gonna be times we are injured and we can’t be three for each other. I do not blame you for not being there because you couldn’t have been there but i know if you could you would have been.” Gemma softly told him.

Macklin frowned sighing but leaned into her hand.

“It’s okay you weren’t there Mack, i promise.” Gemma gave him a reassuring smile.

Macklin sighed but softly nodded at her words, “I’m sorry i was off this morning.”

“Fully forgiven.” Gemma gave him a loving smile making Macklin smile back, “Now could you help me wipe the rest off?” Gemma broke their moment with a small laugh.

Macklin quickly nodded and softly held her face and wiped her face gently.

The bleeding stopped again and Macklin threw the towel away and they both washed their hands.

Macklin wrapped his arms around her from behind and kissed the side of her head, “Do you need anything else right now?”

“Actually a bath would be really nice.” Gemma softly admitted, she was to tired and in pain last night, “I can’t shower till tomorrow but if you could help me take a bath and not get my face wet?” Gemma asked hopefully, she had to wait to get the blood out of her hair the first time for a full day and it was very gross.

Macklin’s face softened, “Of course, You sit and i’ll draw you a bath.” Macklin had Gemma sit on her stool in her bathroom as he started the bath putting her favorite essential oils, bath salts and bubbles.

Macklin helped her get rid of her clothes and get into the bath. He reached over grabbing the cup and filled the cup as he leaned her head back as he gently wet her hair and started cleaning all the blood out of her hair.

Macklin helped Gemma take a bath and once they were finished she got into a pair of Macklin’s sweatpants and long sleeve shirt.

Macklin did her skincare and gently brushed out Gemma’s wet hair before they headed towards the kitchen and Macklin grabbed her yogurt bowl as she was hungry now and she started eating with Macklin just sitting next to her watching the softly.

Once Gemma was finished eating Macklin brought her to the couch and got her comfortable under all of their throw blankets and he laid down next to her letting Gemma cuddle up to him.

Macklin turned on one of their shows and they started watching.

It was maybe an hour later when there was a knock on the door and Gemma and Macklin shared a look knowing who it is and Macklin got up and opened the door letting Will in.

“Hello my favorite couple.” Will called out playfully and took off his jacket and shoes.

“Hi Will.” Gemma called back very quietly.

He followed Macklin back to the living tom and Will laid down on the other side of Gemma getting comfortable under the blankets as Macklin laid back down and Gemma got her pillow back and Will rested his chin on her shoulder.

“How you feeling Gem?” Will asked his best friend softly.

“Like i hate getting a sticks to the face.” Gemma mumbled out making Will and Macklin both laugh at her rare sass.

“You still look beautiful.” Will reassured her making Macklin fondly roll his eyes.

“My girlfriend.” Macklin playfully said giving Will a teasing glare.

“Our girlfriend.” Will teasingly suggested making Gemma laugh to herself.

Nothing amused Gemma more than hearing online about Willmack. She loves the edits she sees on tik tok and she always teases the boys about it.

“Willmack.” Gemma just piped in teasingly making Macklin and Will both let out fond sighs.