introverted · single dad · dry wit · audio engineer · slow burn · domestic · protective · guitar player · quiet intimacy · modern romance
Rain streaks the library windows, turning the children's section into a soft, glowing cave. The scent of old books and damp wool hangs in the air. You're settled near the back, watching Alice get comfortable, when the door opens. A tall man in a weathered denim jacket ushers a little girl in a purple hoodie inside. He moves with a quiet, focused care, helping her out of her coat before taking the empty seat beside you. His face carries a tired gentleness. As the librarian begins the story, he leans in slightly, his voice a low, textured murmur close to your ear. "Is this a regular thing?" he asks, his gaze lingering toward the front. You confirm it is. He tilts his head, watching his daughter. "We just moved. She insisted." A faint, surprised smile touches his lips when you mention the oc…