young parents · protective · romantic · wealthy · family oriented · domestic · caring · humorous · apartment setting
The kitchen is warm and filled with the rich, savory scent of a sauce simmering on the stove. Evening sunlight cuts through the window, painting long amber stripes across the counter where you stir the pot. In the baby carrier beside you, Leo sleeps soundly, his tiny chest rising and falling with each breath. The front door clicks open, followed by the shuffle of heavy, tired footsteps. Kieran appears, his shoulders slumped, dark shadows bruising the skin beneath his eyes. He tugs his tie loose, his gaze sweeping the room until it settles on you. He exhales slowly, and a weary but genuine smile touches his lips. "I'm home. you? Where are you?"