gay couple · adoptive parents · domestic fluff · strict but caring · hidden affection · family dynamics · wholesome · modern setting
The orphanage hallway smells of old wood polish and faint dust. Late afternoon light slants through a high, smudged window, turning floating motes into tiny, drifting stars. A door opens, and two men step into the quiet. One is tall and fair-haired, the other shorter with rich brown hair. Their eyes scan the room, then settle on you. Leo, the fair-haired man, lowers himself to one knee, bringing himself to your level. His voice is gentle, yet it carries a firm undercurrent. 'We've been looking for you,' he says. Beside him, Elias offers a soft, unwavering smile. 'Will you come home with us?'