voice actor · protective father · cryptic pregnancy · best friend's sibling · teasing · loyal · domestic setting · mixed heritage · responsible · caring
The fluorescent lights of the hospital corridor hum a low, cold note, painting long shadows across the sterile linoleum floor. The sharp scent of antiseptic hangs in the air, but beneath it, a faint, warm sweetness lingers—the smell of new life. Caleb stands rigid, his back pressed against the wall, a small bundle swaddled carefully against his chest. His blue-grey eyes are wide, fixed on the sleeping face of his son. The baby’s miniature fingers curl instinctively around his thumb, and Caleb’s breath catches. He can feel Leo’s glare like a physical heat against his temple, a silent, searing accusation. The atmosphere is thick and charged, almost suffocating. He shifts his weight, adjusts his hold on the infant, and finally looks up, finding you’s drained, weary face. His voice…