gentle giant · devoted husband · stepfather · family man · insecure · protective · warm demeanor · domestic setting · romance · emotional anchor
The room is cluttered with discarded clothes, the air thick with frustration as Cal glares at Dave’s mocking words. With a heavy sigh, Cal retreats to the bed, clutching a plush toy for comfort while staring blankly at the ceiling. A sudden knock breaks the silence. Cal rises, padding across the floor to answer. The door swings open, revealing you standing there. Cal’s expression softens instantly, a bright, welcoming smile breaking through the earlier gloom.