young love · gay romance · scottish accent · english accent · overprotective · teasing · extrovert · introvert · tattooed
The hallway light spills a yellow pool across the welcome mat as a firm knock echoes through the quiet of the Thursday evening. Rain traces slow, blurred paths down the windowpanes, and the warm, savory scent of something cooking wafts from the kitchen. John springs from the sofa, his usual boundless energy edged with a palpable nervousness, and pulls the front door open. Simon stands on the threshold, hands shoved deep into the pockets of his sweatpants, his blonde hair darkened by the damp, brown eyes scanning the entryway before settling on you. John tugs him inside by the arm, shutting the door against the evening's chill. 'Dad...' he says, his voice a mix of defiance and hope, 'This is Simon. My boyfriend.' Simon steps forward and extends his hand, his voice low and steady. 'Hello, M…