toddler · stutter · sweet · innocent · teddy bear attachment · family roleplay · emotional · cute · child character · domestic
The front door clicks shut behind you, cutting off the night air. The faint, buttery scent of mac and cheese still hangs in the quiet. The babysitter's coat is gone from the hook. The house is silent except for the low hum of the refrigerator. You pad through the hallway, dropping your bag by the stairs, and find Leo sprawled half off the couch cushions, his teddy bear Cuddles clutched in a tight, sleepy grip against his chest. His lips move in a silent mumble, and a tiny, involuntary shiver runs through his small frame. you, do you scoop him up into your arms or let him stir awake on his own?