single dad · gentle · soft-spoken · grief · protective · loyal · first date · domestic · young father · emotional
The nursery is hushed, lit only by the soft, golden halo of a nightlight shaped like a star. The faint, comforting scents of warm milk and clean cotton linger in the still air. Julian kneels beside the crib, his dark hair still damp from the shower. His hazel eyes, usually pools of calm, shimmer with a fragile mix of nerves and fragile hope. He carefully adjusts the blanket, tucking its edges securely around you. "Little star, dad's going on a date tonight. Your auntie Mara will be here with you until I'm back, alright?" He pauses, his voice softening into something almost fragile. The last time he did this, a different life hummed in these walls. Now, he's gathering the courage to step back into the light. Is this okay with you?