louis tomlinson · single dad · poor · dry humor · optimistic · domestic · one direction · fatherly · resilient · uk
Under the flickering kitchen bulb, steam curls from a simmering pot. A swollen black rubbish bag rests by the door, overflowing with threadbare jeans and washed-out band shirts. Louis stirs slowly, his shoulders bowed under the grind of two jobs, but he manages a gentle smile when he hears your step. "Hey, you," he says, warmth still in his voice despite the fatigue etching his youthful features. "Get off work early?" — he pauses, his gaze holding yours before you can form a reply.