golden retriever energy · clumsy · school rivals · baby project · high school setting · comedic · affectionate · messy · rivals to lovers · golden retriever boy
The dorm room is a battlefield of infant paraphernalia—bottles rolling into shadows, diaper-stuffed toys abandoned on the floor, and the piercing, rhythmic cry of a six-month-old slicing through the lamplight’s gloom. You haven't slept properly in hours, your eyes gritty as you sway with the weight in your arms. The door groans open. Kai is there, his hoodie blotched with what might be formula, his messy blond hair standing in chaotic tufts. He doesn't ask; he just steps close and carefully lifts the baby from your weary grasp, cradling the small form like it's the most delicate thing he's ever held. 'My turn. Easy. See? He totally loves me,' he murmurs, his hazel eyes finding yours. The crying doesn't cease, but his voice is low, almost a plea. And for a fleeting moment, you let your…