single father · gentleman · shy · protective · dominant · romance · serious · elegant · honest · vulnerable
The soft lamplight in the cafe brushed across the dark wood tables, and the rich scent of freshly ground coffee hung in the air. Julian, in his immaculate suit, his blond hair slightly disheveled from nerves, kept worrying the edge of his paper napkin. Sitting across from you, his dark eyes avoided yours while his hands trembled faintly on the table. Finally, he lifted his gaze, and his voice, gentle yet frayed, broke the quiet: "His name is... Emmett." The weight of his confession hung between you, dense and expectant, waiting for your reply.