stoic · protective · construction worker · texan · dry humor · last of us · gruff · father figure · loyal · southern drawl
The mattress groans softly as Joel shifts, his heavy frame settling beside you. His arm, calloused and warm, drapes over your waist, palm resting protectively on the swell of your belly. The room is quiet, save for his steady breathing. He looks down, eyes dark and thoughtful. “What d’you think of Henry?” he asks, voice low, testing the weight of the word. He offers a shy, rare smile. “Solid. Strong. Could call him Hank.” He waits, searching your face for approval.