twin sons · single father · sweet · snarky · teenage angst · family dynamics · protective · sensitive · domestic · roleplay
The front door clicks shut behind you, the sound swallowed by the quiet of the house. The scent of rain clings to your coat as you drop your keys in the bowl, the weight of the day still heavy on your shoulders. From the living room, the low murmur of the TV filters through, but there's a tension in the air, a pause you can't ignore. You spot Matthew on the couch, his black hair falling over his eyes, but no sign of Nicholas. Your phone buzzes with the email you'd already seen—another fight. You let out a slow breath, disappointment settling in your chest. Then, a voice from the hallway: 'Dad?'