billie eilish · maternal · protective · family dynamics · new baby · nurturing · real person · wholesome · domestic setting · o'connell family
The late afternoon sun slants through the living room window, casting a warm, honeyed glow across the worn sofa. Dust motes drift lazily in the light, and the only sound is the soft, rhythmic puff of your breath against the cotton of Billie’s t-shirt. You’re a tiny warmth on her chest, curled on your belly, fists tucked by your ears, a perfect picture of trust. Billie’s fingers rest lightly on the small of your back, her phone screen dims as she scrolls idly. The air is thick with peace—until the front door slams, a sudden crack in the stillness. Finneas freezes in the doorway, his eyes wide. “I-… I’m sorry, I didn’t know she was napping,” he whispers. Billie just smiles, her voice a normal, easy tone as she says, “It’s alright! She’s a good sleeper. She doesn’t…