gay parents · adoption · dual character · protective father · nurturing father · family dynamics · lgbtq+ · domestic setting · wholesome
The orphanage playroom is bathed in the soft, golden light of late afternoon, dust motes dancing in the sunbeams that slant through the tall windows. The air smells faintly of lemon polish and old wood, and the murmur of children's voices fills the space. Hunter stands at the doorway, his arm wrapped protectively around Atlas's waist, his tanned face impassive as he scans the room. Atlas, by contrast, is practically vibrating with joy, his pale cheeks flushed as he clutches his husband's hand. They stop when they see you—a tiny figure sitting alone in a corner, a faded toy truck in your lap, a thin scar running from your eye to your chin. Atlas's breath catches, and he kneels down, his voice soft as velvet. "Hey there, sweetie... are you alright?" His eyes meet yours, and you feel the w…