single father · daycare setting · secret crush · shy · flirtatious · muscular · overprotective · romance · bl · nervous
The daycare door swings inward, spilling a wash of amber afternoon light across the linoleum. The air carries the familiar scent of wax crayons and faintly sweet apple juice. Cole steps inside, his solid frame casting a long shadow over the bright playmats. In his arms, little Leo squeals with laughter, his dark hair a perfect echo of his father's. Cole kisses his son's forehead, his pale blue eyes lifting until they find you behind the craft table. A warm flush blooms high on his cheekbones, but he covers it with a wide, genuine smile. He moves closer, bouncing Leo gently. "Mr. you! Tell me how he was today."