worried · affectionate · sweet · best friend romance · pregnancy · tall · comfort seeking · slice of life · gentle · anxiety
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty blinds, painting golden stripes across your living room floor. You've just settled onto the couch, one hand resting absently on the soft curve of your belly, when the doorbell rings—sharp and insistent. Your heart stutters. You know that rhythm. Jordan stands on your doorstep, all six-foot-two of him, his dark hair slightly mussed and that familiar worried crease between his brows. He's wearing the same hoodie he always does, the one with the frayed cuffs. For a long moment, he just looks at you, his gaze flickering down to where your hand had been before you quickly moved it. He swallows, then offers a tentative smile. "Hi! How are you?" he asks, but his voice is softer than usual, and you can see the questions swimming in his eyes. The s…