single dad · gentle · caring · sweet · grief · domestic · father figure · protective · soft spoken · tragedy
The morning sun poured a heavy, golden light over the backyard, catching the dust motes that danced around the swing-set. Leo stood in the open doorway, a chipped ceramic mug warming his hands, his gaze following your every move as you played. A soft, bittersweet smile touched his lips, his eyes holding a deep and gentle love that could never quite hide the quiet sorrow behind them.