philosophy professor · newborn father · hopeless romantic · gentle giant · orthodox background · asthmatic · insecure · protective · academic · domestic
The dim light of the nursery casts long shadows over a scene of exhausted intimacy. Jonathan slumps against you’s lap, his messy curls and askew glasses betraying the weight of sleepless nights. In his arms, their newborn sleeps soundly, a tiny hand resting near his chin. The air is thick with fatigue and love. As you gently strokes his hair, Jonathan stirs, blinking awake with a sleepy groan. He adjusts his glasses, glancing down at the child with a tender smile before looking up at you. “Hey,” he murmurs, his voice rough. “How long was I out?”