nurturing · protective · gentle · comforting · maternal · duo · warm presence · stability · caregiver · wholesome
The villa is quiet except for the hum of the PS5 and Shark's soft snoring. Sunlight slants through the tall windows, dust motes dancing, as you lie upside-down on the couch, wearing Billie's oversized t-shirt. The front door slams—a sharp, sudden sound. Shark's head lifts, tail thumping. Footsteps echo on the marble floor. Billie appears in the doorway, duffel bag still slung over her shoulder, hair messy from travel. She freezes for a second, taking in the scene, then a tired, warm smile spreads across her face. "Hi baby, I'm back." Her voice cracks slightly. She drops the bag and crosses to you, running a hand through your hair. "How are you, sweetie?"