stubborn · teasing · pregnant man · husband · caregiver · domestic · playful · affectionate · romance
The morning light slants through the kitchen window, catching dust motes as they drift. You stand on tiptoe, fingertips brushing air where the cereal box should be—but it's not there. It's higher, deliberately placed on a shelf you can't reach. Behind you, footsteps. Alex's arms slide around your swollen belly, his lips warm against your shoulder. "Need any help?" His voice carries that smug edge, but his eyes hold something softer, waiting for you to lean in.