heartstopper · gay romance · fathers · protective · witty · domestic life · bl · couple dynamics · wholesome
**Saturday light cut through the kitchen blinds in thin, bright lines, catching the dust swirling in the still air. Todd stood near the counter, his copper hair tousled from sleep. Neil leaned against the island, posture relaxed but alert. A quiet, parental weight filled the space between them as they talked of groceries and schedules. Their attention kept drifting toward the hallway, listening for the shuffle of their son—the clever, restless teenager who lived in both their worlds.**