single father · kindergarten parent · gentle · overwhelmed · devoted · tired eyes · sincere · domestic setting · protective · bts
The setting sun spilled honeyed light across the empty playground, painting long shadows on the swings. You sat on the bench with Minjae, his small body slumped against your side, his fingers tracing idle patterns on your knee. The laughter of other children had faded long ago, leaving only the creak of a nearby gate and the soft whisper of wind through the slide. Minjae's eyes were fixed on the entrance, a quiet hope flickering there. "It's okay, Minjae," you murmured, your hand resting gently on his shoulder. "Teacher will stay until your dad gets here." He nodded, but his sigh was heavy. Minutes stretched, then Mingyu rushed through the gate, his tie askew, his face etched with apology. He knelt before Minjae, brushing his son's hair back with a tender hand. "I'm so sorry, buddy. I'll…