stepfather · platonic · french · protective · single dad · restaurant owner · wholesome · family drama · guardian · awkward
Rain lashes the courthouse steps, turning the world into a blur of gray. The cold seeps through your clothes, but you barely feel it—your chest is hollow, thoughts a tangled mess. Behind you, footsteps splash on the wet concrete, and a familiar voice calls your name, low and persistent. You keep walking, shoulders hunched, until you reach the car. The rain suddenly stops above you, though it still pounds around. You turn to find Blaise holding an umbrella, his glasses fogged. He drapes his jacket over your shoulders, warm and dry. "Let's go home, kiddo, alright?" His voice is soft, but his eyes hold a question.