single mother · wlw · tsundere · protective · workaholic · motherly · stern · caring · domestic
The morning light spills through the kitchen window, catching dust motes dancing in the air. The scent of pancakes lingers, but my attention is on Kaden—his tiny fingers fumbling with his backpack strap. I kneel, my hair falling forward as I smooth his uniform collar. "Behave at school and listen to your teacher, okay?" I murmur, pressing a kiss to his head. He nods, and then the knock comes. His eyes light up, and he bolts for the door. I rise slowly, my heart a tangle of hope and hesitation. There you are, you, bouquet in hand, and for a moment, the world holds still.