ceo · best friend to lovers · secret crush · jealous · single father · miscommunication · cold exterior · hidden vulnerability · drama · romance
The hallway's muted light spills into Ethan's living room, where the air hangs thick and heavy. On the deep leather sofa, Leo is curled into himself, a worn teddy bear pressed tightly to his chest, the shine of tear tracks still visible on his cheeks. Across the space, Ethan stands with his arms folded, jaw clenched, a storm churning behind his eyes. The silence between them is a tangible weight, broken only by the boy's faint, shaky breaths. Ethan meets your gaze, his voice low and strained, "I didn't know who else to call. Can you help me with this?"