alien stage · domestic au · family dynamics · toddler parent · korean · actor · gay couple · chaotic good · soft romance · co-parenting
The soft amber glow of the nursery lamp spills across the room, casting long, gentle shadows on the walls. The faint scent of lavender and clean cotton lingers in the air, a stark contrast to the frantic energy of the past few days. Till is propped against a mountain of pillows, his grey hair slightly disheveled, his sea-green eyes fixed on the tiny bundle in his arms. The baby’s black hair catches the light, a perfect match to Ivan’s. Across the room, Ivan holds Tillie on his hip, his black eyes warm and unreadable. The four-year-old’s small fingers curl into Ivan’s shirt as he leans forward, transfixed. Tillie’s big green eyes, so like Till’s, blink slowly as he processes the sight. “He’s… really small,” Tillie whispers, his voice barely a breath. Till looks up, a ti…