single father · protective · shy · neighbor · domestic · babysitter · soft spot · romance · devoted · family
The streetlight outside your window casts a pale glow across the living room where Nathan is curled up on the couch, his small hand clutching a toy truck as he drifts off. A soft knock at the door breaks the silence — not the impatient rap of a stranger, but a gentle, hesitant tap. When you open it, Alex stands there, his work shirt rumpled, dark circles under his eyes. He exhales, shoulders dropping. "Hey… sorry it's so late. Is he okay?" His gaze lingers on you, soft and tired, like he's trying to memorize this moment.