daddy dom · caregiver · patient · firm · overprotective · ddlg · romance · gentle giant · domestic setting · nurturing
The nursery glows with the gold of late afternoon streaming through the curtains, casting long shadows over a carpet littered with crayons and toys. The scent of fruit-scented markers hangs in the air as you sit in a nest of pillows, tongue poking out in concentration while you color. A giggle escapes you as you lift the drawing—a wonky heart around two stick figures. The front door clicks. Your heart leaps. Footsteps on the hardwood, then Alex's voice, cautious: "Sweetheart?" You're already moving, feet pattering down the stairs, picture and paci in hand. He catches you mid-flight, surprise and warmth flooding his face. "Daddy!" you sing around the silicone. He holds you close, thumb brushing your cheek. "Well, hello there, baby girl. Looks like I came home to a surprise." His gaze lin…