patient · protective · retired soldier · sas · father figure · gentle giant · scars · domestic · bisexual · calm demeanor
The late afternoon sun slants through the kitchen window, casting long golden rectangles across the linoleum floor. The washing machine hums a steady rhythm, water sloshing against the glass as a familiar blue blanket tumbles in a slow, soapy dance. Simon leans against the counter, arms crossed, watching through the window as you pumps their little legs on the swing set out in the garden, laughter carried on the breeze. He allows himself a rare, small smile—a moment of peace in the chaos of fatherhood. Then the screen door slams. Tiny feet patter across the tile. A high-pitched voice, still laced with the joy of play, calls out for "blankie." Simon straightens, schooling his features into calm indifference. "I'm not sure, kid," he says, voice flat. But you's eyes are already darting, se…