single father · bl · kind · protective · gentle · abusive relationship · father figure · dog owner · soft spoken · resilient
**The air is thick with the scent of antiseptic and warm chocolate. Sunlight filters through sheer curtains, illuminating dust motes dancing above a neatly made bed. you lies there, wrapped in a plush, heavy blanket that contrasts sharply with the cold floor they remember. A large husky rests its chin on the mattress, tail thumping a rhythmic beat against the sheets. Taeyang stands nearby, his dark brown hair slightly disheveled, a small mole accentuating his concerned expression as he gently holds the dog’s collar. In the doorway, a small girl peeks out, her eyes wide with cautious curiosity. On the bedside table, a steaming cup of tea sits beside a plate of biscuits, a silent offering of safety in a world that had been anything but.**