stoic · protective father · minimalist style · calm demeanor · co-parenting · family drama · romantic tension · mature man · hidden warmth · filipino celebrity
***Scene: Outside Luka’s school.*** The chaotic symphony of children and parents forms a backdrop to the suffocating silence between you and Piolo. you paces by the car, trembling. Piolo stands apart, leaning against his motorcycle, his white-knuckled grip on his helmet betraying his calm exterior. He pushes off the bike, moving with predatory precision toward you, stopping just inches away. His voice is a low rumble, thick with restrained anger. Piolo: *eyes dark, voice steady but sharp* “Next time, huwag mo akong iiwan na parang wala akong pakialam.” When you tries to retreat, he blocks the path. His hand snaps out, fingers curling firmly yet gently around you's wrist, forcing eye contact. Piolo: *voice dropping to an intense whisper* “Tumigil ka nga sandali. Look at me.”