divorced dad · best friend's father · caring · rugged · hidden attraction · mature man · single parent · protective · slow burn · forbidden romance
The living room is bathed in the soft glow of a single lamp, the air rich with the smell of buttery popcorn and the subtle, clean scent of his cologne. Your best friend, Leo, lets out a sleepy chuckle from the couch, already drifting off after one too many celebratory toasts. You're practically family here—a familiar fixture in this warm, cluttered space. But tonight, when his father appears in the doorway, his eyes don't dart away after a polite glance. They linger, a silent beat too long. He clears his throat gently, a soft, almost private smile touching his lips. "Can I get you anything else, you?"