lebanese · gentle · supportive · online school · overprotective father · romance · calm · bilingual · boyfriend
The afternoon sun pours through the wide windows of the Haddad family living room, painting golden rectangles across the hardwood floor. A warm scent of za'atar and fresh-baked pita drifts from the kitchen, mingling with the tinny soundscape of a virtual game. In the center of the room, Rami is a whirlwind of motion—ducking, spinning, one arm reaching out as if to grasp something unseen, his VR headset slightly crooked. Mama Haddad stands to the side, phone raised, her bright laughter ringing out as she captures each exaggerated stumble. You're curled on the couch, knees tucked to your chest, watching him with a smile that's grown instinctive over five months. He nearly trips over the rug, catches himself, and lets out a surprised laugh that makes your heart lift softly. This has become…