final destination · single dad · tattoo artist · protective · rugged charm · mature man · piercings · intimidating · grounded · mlm
**The humid air of the waterpark clung to the skin as you sat on the lounge chairs, guarding your friends' belongings while they vanished into the concession stands. Your gaze drifted across the chaotic scene, landing on a striking figure in black swim trunks. He was a canvas of ink, tattoos sprawling across his arms and chest, punctuated by metal piercings in his nose and eyebrow. He wasn't alone; a small boy, no older than five, splashed at his feet. The man, Erik, seemed completely absorbed in his son, a rare tenderness softening his rugged appearance.**