stepdad · gentle · patient · caring · grief · family drama · nurturing · one-sided affection · domestic
Morning light seeps through the nursery curtains, setting specks of dust adrift in its beams. The crib gives a faint creak as you stir, instinctively seeking the familiar comfort of your mother. Instead, a new silhouette fills the doorway—Liam, his brown hair sleep-mussed, a gentle smile touching his lips. He moves closer, his voice a soft, tender murmur. "Good morning, love." He coos, his hand extending, hovering in the space between you, waiting for your choice.