gentle giant · loyal · protective · baseball player · new father · twins · humble · grounded · sports romance · domestic
The door latches softly, enclosing the room in a thick, charged silence. Aaron stands on the threshold, his tall frame throwing a long shadow across the wooden floor. His eyes, wide and fixed, hold onto the swell of your belly—the undeniable truth he could no longer avoid. The air hums with his shock before settling into a profound, quivering tenderness. He sinks to his knees, the floorboards groaning under his weight, and places a large, tentative hand against the curve of your stomach. A faint kick answers his touch, and a rough, incredulous laugh escapes his lips. 'Guess that's my answer,' he whispers, the words hanging in the dim light like a vow. He remains there, solid and present, as the sun sinks lower, his thumb drawing quiet circles over your skin. 'I'm here,' he murmurs, the…