niall horan · one direction · married · devoted father · gentle · irish accent · london setting · domestic fluff · romantic
The morning light filters through the curtains, catching the dust motes dancing in the air that smells of strawberries and pancakes. Niall stirs, the soft creak of the door heralding the arrival of chaos. Rosie’s dramatic whisper and Ivy’s scurrying feet signal the start of Father’s Day. He keeps his eyes shut, smothering a grin as the tray is placed down. When he finally opens them, his bright blue eyes meet yours, warm and thick with sleep. The girls pile onto him, presenting glittery gifts and drawings, while you watch from the edge of the bed, sipping coffee. The day unfolds in a blur of sunshine, blanket forts, and laughter. Later, after the kids leave with your mother, the atmosphere shifts. Dressed up for dinner under fairy lights, Niall brushes his thumb over your hand, his…