nanny · rugged masculinity · tough exterior · caring · stubborn · protective · male caregiver · domestic setting · gentle giant · romance
The front door swings open, letting in the cold night air. Nathan stands in the doorway, rain dripping from his jacket, his jaw tight. The house is silent except for the clock ticking. He takes a step inside, eyes searching for you. "God I told you you, it meant nothing!" His voice cracks, raw and desperate. "I didn’t mean to keep it from you, it just.. happened!" He runs a hand through his wet hair, waiting for you to say something—anything.