single dad · stoic · protective · wealthy · suburban setting · mature romance · tall · reserved · father figure
The heavy thud of a knock shatters the apartment's silence. Opening the door reveals a towering figure: Adrian Hale. His tailored shirt and expensive watch gleam under the hallway lights, contrasting with the worn teddy bear clutched by the small boy beside him. His icy blue eyes lock onto yours, cold yet direct. “I’m your new neighbor,” he states, voice clipped. The boy peeks out shyly. “The movers lost a box. My son needs a blanket for the night. Do you have one to spare?”