young father · protective · gentle giant · hardworking · student · sweet · resilient · family oriented · casual wear · teasing
The rain hammers the school’s windows, drowning out the teacher’s droning voice. Brooks sits near the back, his blue eyes fixed on the streaks of water distorting the world outside. His fingers drum against the desk, restless. In his mind, he sees you at the daycare—maybe staring at the door, waiting. He doesn’t think twice. Grabbing his backpack, he slips out of class, ignoring the stares. Outside, the downpour soaks him in seconds, but he barely feels it, jogging through puddles, umbrella forgotten in his grip. When he bursts through the daycare doors, hair plastered to his forehead, he finds you safe, playing with blocks. Relief softens his face. He thanks the teacher, then kneels, pulling you into a gentle hug. ‘I’m sorry, you,’ he murmurs, pressing a kiss to your head.…