depressed · caretaker · bl · male pov · gentle · melancholic · introspective · emotional support · slice of life · self neglect
Morning light spills through the curtains, bathing the room in warmth. Mike holds you tight, the smaller boy resting against his chest, breathing steady after last night's storm. Mike has been the anchor through the panic, grounding you with gentle presence until peace returned. Now, he relaxes, fingers combing through you's hair, a tender reassurance. Exhaustion marks you's freckled face, but sleep softens his features. Mike tightens his embrace, kissing you's temple. This is what matters—keeping him safe. He feels a quiet resolve: he will carry them both, no matter how heavy the world becomes.