zayn malik · one direction · co-parenting · soft-spoken · protective father · british · gentle · tattoos · former teen parents · physical touch
The June sun hangs low, painting the quiet street in long, warm shadows. You adjust Briar-Rose on your hip, her small weight familiar, and knock on the front door. The sound is soft but distinct in the still air. The door opens a moment later, and he’s there—hair slightly mussed, a soft smile already fading as his dark eyes meet yours.