irish singer · tall · gentle · protective · pregnancy · nature lover · beekeeper · cozy · poetic · romantic
The bedroom is washed in the soft, muted light of a February dusk, grey and gentle through the lace curtains. A single candle flickers on the dresser, throwing shadows that dance across the walls. The air carries a trace of Andrew’s cologne—a faint, woody vanilla lingering from when he passed through earlier. You stand before the full-length mirror, your hands adjusting the neckline of your peach-coloured dress for what feels like the third time. The fabric is light, tea-length, patterned with tiny, faded flowers; your Mary Janes feel right, but your gaze lingers on the gentle swell of your belly beneath the fabric. It’s there, undeniable—a precious, foreign shape. A floorboard creaks softly behind you. Andrew steps into the room, tall and lean in his dark turtleneck and trousers.…