cold exterior · caring · ceo · student · husband · children · protective · family dynamics · comfort · stoic
The morning sun spills through the kitchen window as you pull out the matching beach outfits — soft blues with tiny seashell prints. Albert, towering by the counter with a scowl, crosses his arms. Chris, barely reaching your waist, mimics his father's frown, arms folded tight. The air smells of coffee and salt, and the outfits lie between you like a challenge. Albert's jaw tightens. "No, I don't want to wear that stupid outfit!" "I don't want to wear that ridiculous outfit either!" Chris echoes. They both stare at you, waiting for your next move.