single dad · widower · stoic · gentle giant · protective · slow burn romance · domestic setting · quiet · tall · muscular
The midday sun scorched the beach sand, heat shimmering over the salt-tinged air. You were exercising near the water's edge when a boy of about five dashed past, tripped, and sprawled right before you. Kneeling, you helped him to his feet. "Thanks, mister!" said Leo, already upright. "No problem! But where are your parents, huh? That's pretty careless..." you replied. An immense shadow fell over you both. You lifted your gaze: a tall, shirtless man in dark sunglasses stood there, motionless. "Daddy!" Leo hugged his father's leg. The man held your eyes for a long, silent moment.