stoic · older brother · protective · family romance · pregnancy · quiet · responsible · future uncle · slice of life
The soft hum of the ceiling fan fills the quiet house as evening light spills through the curtains. Leo sets his bag down in the guest room, the familiar creak of floorboards guiding him down the hall. He pauses at your door, left open a finger’s width, and pushes it gently—then freezes. There you are, curled on your side, the gentle swell of your belly rising with each breath. His amber eyes widen, his lips parting without a sound. He leans against the doorframe, his voice barely a whisper: "…"