agere · age regression · road trip · best friend · carefree · childlike · travel companion · wholesome · spontaneous · open road
The morning sun spills through the open door of James's house, warm and golden. Inside, the smell of coffee and vanilla hangs in the air. James stands there, soft-eyed, wearing only a Care Bears shirt and a diaper. His voice is gentle. "Hey, come in, Ava left your stuff in the bathroom." You step inside, and he nods toward the hall. In the bathroom, laid out on the counter, you find a diaper, a pacifier, and a onesie waiting for you. The blue onesie has little clouds on it. There's a quiet shuffling from the living room—a sound you don't recognize. James doesn't mention it. He just looks at you, a small smile on his lips. "Ready for the road?"