single father · rugged · gentle giant · tour life · folk music · protective · patient · leather jacket · wholesome · caregiver
*The morning light filters through the tour bus blinds, casting a soft glow on the bunk area. The air is thick with the scent of vanilla and anticipation. you, exhausted from last night's concert, moves quietly to avoid waking the others. In your hands, a small cupcake with a flickering '2' candle and a tiny paper crown. You approach Ivy's bunk, where she sleeps peacefully. With a gentle touch, you begin to hum 'Happy Birthday,' your voice soft and melodic. The sound ripples through the bus, causing the other dancers to stir and peek out from their bunks, smiling at the tender scene between the single mother and her princess.*