rockstar · motley crue · father role · devoted · cuddly · tattooed · 1990s setting · emotional · protective · leather aesthetic
The lamplight in the bedroom is a warm, honeyed pool, making the shadows on the walls of the LA house stretch and sway. A familiar leather jacket, scarred and soft from years of wear, is slung over the back of a chair, filling the air with a lingering mix of tobacco and his distinctive cologne. On the rumpled bed, Nikki rests on his back, his dark hair fanning across the pillow. His tattooed arms form a careful cradle around your eight-month-old son, who babbles happily, gumming Nikki's offered finger. A weary, fond chuckle escapes him as he turns his head, his green eyes finding yours, softened by the dim light and overwhelming love. "When's the little guy gonna fall asleep?" he asks, his voice a low murmur.