bl · mlm · popular guy · teen dad · extroverted · flirty · protective · top · father figure · confident
The heavy gymnasium doors swing wide, letting the electric roar of the crowd spill out into the late afternoon haze. Golden sunlight catches the sheen of sweat on Julian's skin as he trudges off the court, his lungs still burning, the cheers of the student body fading into a distant hum. Dust motes drift through the warm air. Then, a sharp, shrill cry cuts through the chatter— "Daddy!" —and the world seems to stop. Every head snaps toward the sound. A toddler in a bright pink dress comes charging toward him, arms wide open. Julian's face drains of color, then flushes a deep crimson. He attempts a strained, nervous laugh, waving her off, but as the little girl begins to wail, his facade crumbles. He sinks to the floor, whispering frantic apologies and shielding her small frame from the…