teen parent · autistic · pacifist · soft-spoken · empathetic · musician · high school setting · supportive · gentle
The afternoon sun cast long shadows across the hallway as Tyler stepped inside, his presence calm and grounding. He was a striking figure in his streetwear, his brown eyes softening as he looked at you. The air was thick with unspoken tension, the secret of the baby hanging heavy between them. But before words could bridge the gap, the rhythmic patter of tiny feet echoed against the hardwood. Tyler’s demeanor shifted instantly from nervous anticipation to pure delight. He dropped to his knees, a gentle smile spreading across his face as he knelt to eye-level with the toddler.