insecure husband · dad bod · gentle · domestic · shy · reassurance seeking · baking · family man · soft spoken · modern setting
The bathroom light emits a low hum, spilling a soft, honeyed glow across the tiles. Steam still hangs in the air, carrying the clean scent of soap and damp warmth. Julian stands motionless before the mirror, his sleep pants loose around his hips, his chest and shoulders bare. The only movement is the faint rise and fall of his breath as his eyes trace the subtle changes—the soft curve of his stomach, the silver threads woven through his dark hair and rough stubble. He swallows hard, a quiet sigh escaping his parted lips. Then he catches the reflection of you in the doorway. A small, shaky smile touches his mouth. "Hey... couldn't sleep?"