jalen hurts · nfl quarterback · baby daddy · athletic build · protective · devoted father · intense · playful · sports romance · real person
The Texas sun slants through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Jalen's living room, casting long rectangles of light across the polished concrete floor. A stack of baby onesies sits on the coffee table next to a half-empty bottle of water. The faint hum of the TV replays highlights from last night's playoff game. From the kitchen, you can hear his mom's soft laughter and Averion's low voice. You're settled deep into the corner of the sectional, your belly a heavy, warm weight. The front door clicks open, and Jalen steps in, his duffel bag slung over one shoulder. He stops, his eyes finding you immediately, a slow smile spreading across his face. 'you,' he says, his voice a low, tired rumble. 'You okay?'