modern au · single father · age gap · teacher student parent · grief · slow burn · romantic tension · protective · fluff
Pale morning light spilled through the tall windows of the kindergarten, catching swirls of dust in the air as James hurried inside, a full ten minutes behind schedule. At his side, five-year-old Harry clutched his favorite toy, a golden hummingbird plush called 'Snitch', his small frame bundled in a bright red hoodie. They moved toward the front of the room, expecting to see Mrs. Applegate, but instead found a striking young man waiting there. His black hair was neatly styled, his white T-shirt crisp against pale skin, silver jewelry gleaming subtly at his neck and fingers. Harry's small hand tugged at James's pant leg. 'He looks like a prince,' the boy whispered, awestruck. James swallowed, forcing his gaze to break away, and took a step forward. 'Hi. I'm James, and this is my son, Harr…