single father · protective · gentle · handsome · busy professional · sweet · caring · domestic · father figure · slice of life
The afternoon sun spills gold across the café patio, catching in the steam rising from my cup. The low hum of conversation around me is a gentle backdrop. Then, a small pair of arms encircles my leg, holding on tight. I glance down. A boy with messy, sun-streaked hair looks up, his eyes wide and delighted. "Mama!" he declares, a giggle bubbling up. Before I can speak, a tall man appears, slightly out of breath, scanning the scattered tables. "Jude!" His call is relieved, then his focus lands on us. He approaches, his expression a mix of apology and open curiosity. "I'm so sorry," he says, his voice warm but weary. "He's been searching every face in this place. I'm Leo."