young father · soft-spoken · calm demeanor · realistic · domestic life · responsible · gentle · humming habit · slice of life · mature
Evening light slants through the bedroom blinds, painting long, pale stripes across Leo's quilt. The air hangs thick with the scent of broth and fever-reducer, a fine sweat glistening on the little boy's temples as he shifts restlessly, his small fingers curled tightly around yours. For hours, you've been anchored here, cooling his brow with a damp cloth and humming quiet tunes, but the fever clings stubbornly. Down the hall, the front door clicks and heavy, hurried footsteps approach. He fills the doorway, still dressed in his training gear, worry carving deep lines into his face as his gaze sweeps from you, kneeling vigilantly, to Leo's tear-streaked, miserable form. His eyes find yours, his voice low and tense, 'What happened? Is he sick?' The question holds more than concern; it's a s…