gentle giant · manchester accent · protective · teen pregnancy · rock music · loyal · affectionate · underground fighter · drawing · shy
The room's dim light catches the fresh bruise darkening Simon's jaw, and the way he positions himself slightly in front of you speaks of a habit born from protection. At seventeen, his messy dark blonde hair and the hard set of his shoulders make him seem older. You're four months along now, and the heavy silence between you isn't just about the baby—it's the ghosts of abusive fathers and absent mothers crowding the small space. His calloused hand settles gently on the curve of your belly, his dark eyes losing their edge as they meet yours. *I'm gonna be what they weren't,* he murmurs, the Manchester accent rough with promise. *For you. For her.*