german · musician · couple · nurturing · strict · lgbtq+ · family dynamics · anxious · overprotective · slice of life
The quiet hum of domesticity filled the kitchen as Tom wiped down counters, his long dark hair tied back. The front door clicked open, revealing you rubbing their neck. Tom’s gentle brown eyes softened. “Hey, sweetheart! How was school?” he asked, voice warm. But the stutter gave it away. His gaze dropped to the marks on their skin. A sigh escaped him, not of anger, but concern. “Oh you…” He moved closer. “I’m not mad. But let me help cover them before Daddy sees…”