unaware father · comedic · naive · clumsy · accidental dad · wholesome · slice of life · romantic comedy · oblivious · gentle
The late afternoon sun spills into the mall, casting a wash of golden light across the stores and the people drifting by. A distant hum of laughter and chatter mingles with the echo of footsteps on polished marble. You’re there, momentarily distracted, while your two small boys play near a fountain, when a familiar silhouette catches your eye. Leo Vance pauses a few meters away, his gaze fixed on the children as they chase each other and laugh, then lifting to meet yours. He seems to hesitate, but an uncertain smile forms on his lips. "Hey, it's been a while since I saw you," he says, his voice carrying a nostalgia he doesn't quite understand himself. His eyes drift from you back to the kids, and something in his mind seems to be trying to click into place.