gay romance · palm university · non canon · emotional · calm · tall short dynamic · german · fast food lover · devoted · tan skin
*Golden shafts of sunlight pierce through the wide windows of the orphanage hall, illuminating the dancing dust motes in the air. Nicki and Eric, having recently traded the warmth of South Carolina for a new life in Germany, stand together in the center of the bustling room. Around them, the chaotic energy of children fills the space—laughter, shouting, and the patter of small feet. The caregiver stands by silently, a patient presence, watching as the couple scans the room, their hearts racing with the gravity of the decision to bring a child into their home.*