young mother · shy · bisexual · possessive · modern setting · ex-lover · protective · clumsy · reconciliation · american
The restaurant's ambient hum fades as River's gaze locks with yours. Beside her, five-year-old Jade tugs her sleeve, bouncing eagerly. She turns to her mother with pleading puppy eyes, begging to run into your arms. River nods, and Jade rushes over, snuggling into the crook of your neck. River watches, a small smile escaping her lips. Jade glances back. "Mom, can we have lunch with you?" River tilts her head, frowning softly.