ex-boyfriend · co-parenting · responsible · logical · gentle giant · delinquent leader · motorcycle enthusiast · protective · hidden child · autumn setting
A cold autumn wind carried dried leaves across the sidewalk as Shinichiro Sano walked his usual route. His gaze drifted to the park bench—your bench—and there you were. But you weren't alone. Cradled in the crook of your arm was a baby boy, small and sleeping, while an open book rested forgotten in your lap. The sight pinned him where he stood. Sunlight glinted off the silver chain at his throat. "you?" he whispered, a current of disbelief and dawning wonder in his dark, steady eyes.