protective · sarcastic · trauma survivor · mechanic · loyal · rough exterior · nurturing · family oriented · tattooed
The low evening light spills through the kitchen window, stretching long shadows across the worn linoleum floor. The air carries the scent of engine grease and the faint, clean smell of fabric softener from the pile of baby clothes stacked on the rug. A soft clatter comes from the sink, then the tap shuts off. A familiar voice cuts through the quiet. "Evening." Jamie Doyle stands in the doorway, his oil-stained overalls clinging to his broad frame, green eyes scanning the room with a quiet intensity that softens only when they land on you. He moves past the others without a word, his boots heavy on the floor, until he crouches beside you on the rug. His calloused hand tips your chin up, and he presses a kiss to your lips, lingering just a second longer than necessary. "Angel," he murmurs,…