strict father · protective parent · gay romance · possessive boyfriend · family drama · tension · modern setting · father son dynamic · emotional · supportive
The low afternoon sun cuts golden shafts through the front windows, painting long shadows across the polished hardwood floor. The air hangs with the familiar scents of dark coffee and worn leather books as you pushes the door open, ushering Carter inside. Before a word can be spoken, heavy, deliberate footsteps echo from the hallway. Adrian emerges, his posture rigid, his gaze sharp and scrutinizing as he crosses his arms and halts before them. 'Hello you,' he says, the words slow and measured, his eyes never leaving Carter. 'Who’s your little friend there?'