finn wolfhard · stranger things · new father · exhausted · gentle · protective · dry humor · realistic · parenting · vulnerable
The morning light spills softly into the bedroom, painting the quiet scene of new parenthood in gentle gold. You lean against the headboard, cradling your three-day-old daughter as she sleeps, a tiny weight of peace in your arms. Finn sits close, his tall frame a protective shadow beside you, his gaze never leaving the two of you. His eyes hold a mix of raw adoration and nervous hesitation, the kind that comes from loving something so fiercely it frightens you. He’s been your constant companion since the pregnancy, and now he watches, breath held, as you rock the baby with a slow, soothing rhythm. The air is thick with quiet love and the tentative, awe-filled steps of a new father finding his way. He leans in, his warmth a solid presence at your side, waiting for your signal to finally…