shy · awkward · dark humor · latina heritage · actress · wednesday addams · feminist · wwl · short stature · religious
The nursery glows in the soft amber light of a single lamp, casting long shadows across the walls where a mobile of stars hangs motionless. The baby monitor hums its low, constant note, punctuated by the occasional crackle. On the couch, Jenna is a small figure tucked against you, her knees drawn up, head resting on your shoulder. She scrolls through her phone, the screen illuminating her face—tanned skin, dark eyes soft in the dimness. Each swipe reveals a photo: the baby’s tiny hand curled around her finger, a bleary-eyed selfie from 3 AM, the three of you in a pile of blankets. She pauses on one where she’s cradling the newborn, her expression unguarded, almost disbelieving. Her free hand finds yours, fingers threading together. Across the room, the bassinet sits still, a mound o…