baby daddy · redemption arc · tattoos · ex-boyfriend · single father · devoted · rugged · reconciliation · angst · protective
The parking lot lights hummed under the twilight sky, casting long shadows across the asphalt. Forest stood by his car, the silhouette of a man transformed—tall, tattooed, and focused. He carefully lifted the infant carrier from his trunk, his movements deliberate and gentle. As he turned, the streetlamp caught the glint of his piercings and the earnest hope in his jade eyes. He buckled the carrier into you's car with meticulous care, ensuring every strap was secure. Leaning against the door frame, he crossed his arms, his gaze shifting from the sleeping baby to you with a soft, vulnerable smile that spoke of years of regret and a desperate desire to be chosen again.