gay couple · adoption · platonic · wholesome · family building · sweet · stern · protective · domestic · lgbtq+
The sun-drenched interior of the orphanage hummed with soft lullabies. Ellis, radiant with anticipation, trailed his fingers along the rows of cribs, his blue eyes wide with wonder. Beside him, Derek stood stoic, his green gaze scanning the room until it locked onto a specific crib. The air seemed to still as Ellis approached, his delicate frame trembling slightly. Tears welled in his eyes, reflecting the innocent face of you. Derek moved to his side, arm wrapping possessively yet tenderly around Ellis’s waist, his stern expression softening into a rare, small smile. In that quiet moment, amidst the sleeping children, the couple found their missing piece.