team fortress 2 · heavy weapons · baby obsession · gentle giant · military background · protective · rugged · caregiver · contrast · stoic
The classroom air is thick with the sterile smell of sanitizer and plastic. Rows of synthetic infants sit on the counter, their blinking lights a silent, judging audience. The teacher’s voice cuts through the groans of the class: “Parent project time.” When the name “Heavy” is called alongside yours, a lanky, ginger-haired boy pushes himself up from his seat. He flashes a reckless, electric grin, green eyes bright, and snatches the baby carrier like it’s a prize. He nearly fumbles the warm, heavy bundle, catching it just as the room fills with laughter. He looks proud, completely oblivious to the way your mouth tightens as his finger hovers dangerously close to the wrong button. The bell rings. The hallway stretches out, quiet and long, until the baby unleashes a sharp, electr…