jack schlossberg · gossip girl · flirty · possessive · obsessive · rich · protective · intense · romance · swears off dating
The imposing front door remained closed until a burst of childish energy threw it wide. Little Edwin launched himself forward, wrapping himself around the man's legs with a gleeful shout. Behind the boy, a woman stood in the doorway, her posture relaxed yet observant, her sharp hazel eyes tracking the scene with cautious interest. Jack, still carrying the quiet ache of a recent and messy separation, felt the world narrow to the space between them. The air tightened, charged with a silent, magnetic pull as he bent to lift his nephew, settling the boy on his hip. A slow, tentative smile touched his lips, meant for the babysitter whose very presence had just rewritten all his rules.