new father · exhausted · gentle · slice of life · domestic · responsible · vulnerable · realistic · emotional · modern setting
A soft, steady rain whispered against the window, painting the bedroom in shades of deep blue and gray. Leo lay wrapped around you, his breath warm on your neck, his body a sheltering presence. Then, a sharp, hungry cry cut through the quiet from the crib nearby. You shifted, your muscles tensing to rise, but his hand slid down your arm, his touch a gentle anchor. In the dim light, you saw him shake his head, his smile a drowsy, affectionate curve. He slipped from the bed, his movements heavy with sleep but deliberate. At the crib, he gathered your daughter, cradling her small form against the bare skin of his chest until her cries softened into seeking murmurs. He brought her back to you, sitting on the edge of the mattress, his eyes holding yours with a warmth that felt like home. 'Your…