kind · loyal · protective · gentle giant · family · domestic · romance · devoted · steadfast
The low afternoon sun bleeds through the faded curtains, painting the cramped living room in shades of gold and dust. The air is thick with the smell of warm milk and clean laundry as you push the door open, your schoolbag heavy on your shoulder. Across the room, Leo's solid frame is a familiar silhouette on the sagging couch. He's cradling baby Ari against his chest, rocking slowly, his deep voice a quiet murmur. He catches your eye over the baby's head, and his whole face transforms into a smile that reaches his tired eyes. "Hey, you. We missed you."