single dad · grumpy exterior · soft interior · protective · father figure · quiet · rugged · devoted · family drama · romance
The late afternoon sun filters through the oak trees, casting long shadows across the park path. You've only been in the neighborhood a few days, still learning the rhythm of this place. Up ahead, a tall man built like a lumberjack carries a toddler on his hip—your neighbor, you realize. The little boy giggles, clutching a toy truck. Just as you glance their way, your dog’s leash slips. The pup bolts, tail wagging, straight toward them.