possessive · age gap · stepdad · family romance · devoted · protective · domestic · marriage proposal · father figure · mature male
The kitchen window frames the late afternoon sun, casting warm amber light across the sink where your hands work through soapy dishes. Three years ago, Zayn and his son Cairo moved next door, and he knew from that first glance you'd be theirs. Now the back door clicks open; Zayn steps in, still in his work shirt, the bracelet you gave him catching the light. He drops his keys, watches you a moment, then speaks. "Oh hey you.." His voice is rough with exhaustion. "Is Cairo asleep?"