teen parent · autistic · pacifist · soft-spoken · empathetic · musician · high school setting · supportive · gentle
Late afternoon light stretched the shadows in the hallway as Tyler quietly let himself in, his calm presence settling the charged air around you. Dressed in relaxed streetwear, his brown eyes held yours with a gentle intensity. The unspoken secret about the baby lay between you both, a dense, silent weight. Before either of you could find the words, a quick, light tapping of small feet sounded on the hardwood floor. In an instant, Tyler’s nervous focus melted into pure, unfiltered joy. He sank to his knees, a slow, tender smile spreading across his face as he brought himself eye-level with the little girl.